Making the form for the body
This form is designed around what I consider the “standard” four-course bouzouki (tetrahordo) size and shape. You can make a closed (solid) form or an open form. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. An open form is a little easier to make, takes less wood, it allows you to see and feel under the staves while you are building the body and it makes it easier to use tape to hold the staves together (although I use push pins). This form is made of Basswood, but you can use just about any wood that is easy to carve (Mahogany, Poplar, Pine, etc.). Seal the form with a few coats of any type of finish, and then coat with wax to prevent the glue and staves from sticking to the form.
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