Folk & Acoustic Musical Instrument Specialists


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GUITARRON

   
Definition: Large bass guitar of Chile and Mexico. The Mexican version is a 6 string Mariachi bass guitar, while the Chilean is a 26 string troubadour's instrument related to the Cuatro.

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CHINESE & FAR EAST FRETS

The Pipa is a Chinese lute with four stings which can be tuned to GDAE. The body is pear shaped with scalloped frets and a shallow carved bowl back. Like a lute the frets continue over the body of the instrument. Fingerpicks are usually used, and the instrument is held verticaly in the lap.
May 2025: We are not currently accepting online orders as our dispatch center is closed for a couple of weeks. Please contact us with any inquiries and we will get back to you as soon as we can