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    The Irish bouzouki, with four courses, a flatter back, and differently tuned from the Greek bouzouki, is a more recent development, stemming from the introduction of the Greek instrument into Irish music by Johnny Moynihan around 1965. Andy Irvine first recorded with an Irish bouzouki in 1968 on the debut album of his band Sweeney's Men.English builder Peter Abnett, – who was the first instrument-maker to build a uniquely "Irish" bouzouki, for Dónal Lunny in 1972 – developed a hybrid design with a 3-piece, partially staved back, and straight sides. Since then, they have become extremely popular are built by many different luthiers.

Fylde Octavious 1 Ozark Troubadour Long-necked Trinity College Blue Moon flatback Davidson Bouzouki 1998