Handmade Agapios Tomboulis tambouri — an 11‑string tambouri inspired by the iconic instrument of rebetiko musician Agapios Tomboulis. Designed for oud players and traditional musicians seeking a full, warm sound with a kanonaki‑like presence, this instrument functions as an hybrid between an oud and a kanonaki. The bridge rests on leather rather than directly on the soundboard, producing a distinctive, rich tone with a slightly metallic edge reminiscent of the kanonaki while remaining playable like a small oud.
Construction and materials
Body crafted from aged walnut for strong projection, balanced response, and a warm, sweet timbre.
Leather‑mounted bridge transmits kanonaki‑style harmonics without losing the flexibility of an oud.
11 strings tuned and arranged for rich overtones and easy performance in rebetiko and traditional styles.
Hand‑built joinery, refined finishing, and careful acoustic tuning for consistent resonance across registers.
Tone and playing experience
Warm, full low end with clear, metallic attack in the high register.
Characteristic sound due to the leather bridge placement.
Plays like a small oud: immediate response, agile phrasing, and clear harmonic articulation.
Ideal for rebetiko, folk, studio work, and experimental blends of oud/kanonaki textures.
Who it’s for
Professional musicians and oud players seeking an authentic, unique timbre.
Instrument collectors and craft lovers who value aged woods and meticulous handwork.
Performers and studios needing pronounced projection and a distinct tonal identity.
Technical highlights (use as a specs block on the product page)
Strings: 11
Body wood: Aged walnut
Bridge: Leather‑mounted
Playability: Small‑oud feel; kanonaki‑like overtones
Finish: Hand‑rubbed natural finish
FAQ (short, for schema)
How do I maintain the leather bridge? — Keep dry, avoid prolonged humidity, and apply light conditioning when needed.
Is it suitable for live performance? — Yes; excellent projection and stage presence.
Can I tune it like an oud? — Yes; tuning and fingering are very close to small oud technique.

Steps to implement in Yoast SEO Premium
Open the product editor in WordPress and scroll to the Yoast SEO panel below the editor.
SEO title: paste the prepared Product title. Use variables if desired but keep the focus keyphrase visible near the start.
Slug / URL: use a concise Latin slug including the keyword, e.g., tambouri‑agapios‑tomboulis or tambouri‑agapios‑tomboulis.
Meta description: paste the recommended Meta description, ensuring it remains ~120–160 characters and includes the focus keyphrase.
Focus keyphrase: enter Agapios Tomboulis tambouri. In Yoast Premium add related keyphrases and synonyms (handmade tambouri; 11‑string tambouri).
SEO analysis: resolve critical warnings:
Ensure the focus keyphrase appears in the SEO title, slug, H1, and within the first 100 words.
Add long‑tail variations in H2/H3 headings inside the description.
Avoid keyword stuffing; use natural phrasing and synonyms.
Readability tab: shorten paragraphs, add H2/H3 headings (Description, Construction, Tone, Who it’s for, Specs, FAQ), use bullet lists and bold key facts to get a green score.
Schema / Structured data:
Set Schema type to Product.
Fill brand as Trixordo, manufacturer if applicable, SKU/GTIN if available.
Add price, currency, and availability (InStock) to enable rich snippets.
Use the short product description for the schema description field.
Social tab (Facebook / Twitter): add custom Open Graph title, description and image. Use an OG image sized 1200×630 px and include the focus keyphrase in the image alt text.
Advanced tab: verify canonical URL; set as indexable (Yes) unless you intend otherwise. Add 301 redirects if you change the slug.
Cornerstone: mark the product as cornerstone content if it’s a flagship item to prioritize internal linking.

Images and alt text
Main product image alt: Handmade 11‑string Tambouri Agapios Tomboulis from aged walnut
Bridge detail alt: Leather‑mounted bridge on Agapios Tomboulis style tambouri
Internal resonance alt: Internal resonance and 11 strings of the Tomboulis‑style tambouri

On‑page structure and internal linking
Place the focus keyphrase in the first sentence and in the H1.
Use H2/H3 sections: Description; Construction & Materials; Tone & Playability; Who it’s for; Technical specs; FAQ.
Keep technical specs as a bullet list for crawlers and users.
Add 3–5 short FAQ items at the bottom; Yoast recognizes FAQ markup if formatted correctly.
Internally link from relevant pages: rebetiko instrument category, blog post about Agapios Tomboulis, related product pages. Use Yoast internal linking suggestions to strengthen site architecture.

Final checks before publishing
Review Yoast SERP preview for mobile and desktop and the social preview.
Confirm Product Schema shows price, availability, and brand.
Verify canonical is correct and set up 301 redirects for any changed slugs.
Track performance via Google Search Console for impressions, clicks, and ranking changes.

Use the prepared title, meta description, focus keyphrase and the product description above directly in the Yoast fields for fast implementation.

Construction and materials

• Body crafted from aged walnut for strong projection, balanced response, and a warm, sweet timbre.
• Leather‑mounted bridge transmits kanonaki‑style harmonics without losing the flexibility of an oud.11 strings tuned and arranged for rich overtones and easy performance in rebetiko and traditional styles.
  Hand‑built joinery, refined finishing, and careful acoustic tuning for consistent resonance across registers.
  Tone and playing experience
  Warm, full low end with clear, metallic attack in the high register.
  Characteristic sound due to the leather bridge placement.
  Plays like a small oud: immediate response, agile phrasing, and clear harmonic articulation.
  Ideal for rebetiko, folk, studio work, and experimental blends of oud/kanonaki textures.
  Who it’s for
  Professional musicians and oud players seeking an authentic, unique timbre.
  Instrument collectors and craft lovers who value aged woods and meticulous handwork.
  Performers and studios needing pronounced projection and a distinct tonal identity.
  Technical highlights (use as a specs block on the product page)
  Strings: 11
  Body wood: Aged walnut
  Bridge: Leather‑mounted
  Playability: Small‑oud feel; kanonaki‑like overtones
  Finish: Hand‑rubbed natural finish
  FAQ (short, for schema)
  How do I maintain the leather bridge? — Keep dry, avoid prolonged humidity, and apply light conditioning when needed.
  Is it suitable for live performance? — Yes; excellent projection and stage presence.
  Can I tune it like an oud? — Yes; tuning and fingering are very close to small oud technique.

  Steps to implement in Yoast SEO Premium
  Open the product editor in WordPress and scroll to the Yoast SEO panel below the editor.
  SEO title: paste the prepared Product title. Use variables if desired but keep the focus keyphrase visible near the start.
  Slug / URL: use a concise Latin slug including the keyword, e.g., tambouri‑agapios‑tomboulis or tambouri‑agapios‑tomboulis.
  Meta description: paste the recommended Meta description, ensuring it remains ~120–160 characters and includes the focus keyphrase.
  Focus keyphrase: enter Agapios Tomboulis tambouri. In Yoast Premium add related keyphrases and synonyms (handmade tambouri; 11‑string tambouri).
  SEO analysis: resolve critical warnings:
  Ensure the focus keyphrase appears in the SEO title, slug, H1, and within the first 100 words.
  Add long‑tail variations in H2/H3 headings inside the description.
  Avoid keyword stuffing; use natural phrasing and synonyms.
  Readability tab: shorten paragraphs, add H2/H3 headings (Description, Construction, Tone, Who it’s for, Specs, FAQ), use bullet lists and bold key facts to get a green score.
  Schema / Structured data:
  Set Schema type to Product.
  Fill brand as Trixordo, manufacturer if applicable, SKU/GTIN if available.
  Add price, currency, and availability (InStock) to enable rich snippets.
  Use the short product description for the schema description field.
  Social tab (Facebook / Twitter): add custom Open Graph title, description and image. Use an OG image sized 1200×630 px and include the focus keyphrase in the image alt text.
  Advanced tab: verify canonical URL; set as indexable (Yes) unless you intend otherwise. Add 301 redirects if you change the slug.
  Cornerstone: mark the product as cornerstone content if it’s a flagship item to prioritize internal linking.

  Images and alt text
  Main product image alt: Handmade 11‑string Tambouri Agapios Tomboulis from aged walnut
  Bridge detail alt: Leather‑mounted bridge on Agapios Tomboulis style tambouri
  Internal resonance alt: Internal resonance and 11 strings of the Tomboulis‑style tambouri

  On‑page structure and internal linking
  Place the focus keyphrase in the first sentence and in the H1.
  Use H2/H3 sections: Description; Construction & Materials; Tone & Playability; Who it’s for; Technical specs; FAQ.
  Keep technical specs as a bullet list for crawlers and users.
  Add 3–5 short FAQ items at the bottom; Yoast recognizes FAQ markup if formatted correctly.
  Internally link from relevant pages: rebetiko instrument category, blog post about Agapios Tomboulis, related product pages. Use Yoast internal linking suggestions to strengthen site architecture.

  Final checks before publishing
  Review Yoast SERP preview for mobile and desktop and the social preview.
  Confirm Product Schema shows price, availability, and brand.
  Verify canonical is correct and set up 301 redirects for any changed slugs.
  Track performance via Google Search Console for impressions, clicks, and ranking changes.

  Use the prepared title, meta description, focus keyphrase and the product description above directly in the Yoast fields for fast implementation.

• 11 strings tuned and arranged for rich overtones and easy performance in rebetiko and traditional styles.
• Hand‑built joinery, refined finishing, and careful acoustic tuning for consistent resonance across registers.

Tone and playing experience

• Warm, full low end with clear, metallic attack in the high register.
• Characteristic sound due to the leather bridge placement.
• Plays like a small oud: immediate response, agile phrasing, and clear harmonic articulation.
• Ideal for rebetiko, folk, studio work, and experimental blends of oud/kanonaki textures.

Who it’s for

• Professional musicians and oud players seeking an authentic, unique timbre.
• Instrument collectors and craft lovers who value aged woods and meticulous handwork.
• Performers and studios needing pronounced projection and a distinct tonal identity.

Technical highlights:

• Speaker wood: walnut
• cedar top
• pickguard and soundholes decoration: wooden inlay
• Maple fingerboard
• Tuners: DJ
• Walnut neck with carbon fiber reinforcement
• Body staves: 40
• Body size: small
• String length: 54cm
• Suggested tuning: F#,F# – B,B – C#,C# – f#,f# – b,b – e,e

Sound combination

Sound combination

Top A

Speaker A