The Art of Portuguese Guitar

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For over 25 years, Artimúsica has been building traditional instruments. Its history does not begin there, but over 100 years ago at the hands of Joaquim José Machado, master craftsman, who passed his teachings on to subsequent generations.

This company from Braga is one of the reference brands in the production of traditional instruments, but looking at Artimúsica as a factory is reductive because, when technique and passion cross, it is art that is made. And that is heard in all the instruments that come out of their hands. “It's like watching a baby grow up,” they say.

In addition to several traditional guitars - braguesas, amarantinas, beiroas, from the islands, among others - they also manufacture cavaquinhos in their different versions and ukuleles. And Portuguese guitars, from Lisbon and Coimbra, which are one of their most coveted products, both by national and foreign musicians, regularly appearing at international fairs.

What distinguishes Artimúsica Portuguese guitars is the attention to detail in each step of the process, the choice of high quality materials and, for the most part, of national origin, which perhaps helps each instrument to be born already speaking the language. bright and sonorous fado.

One of its most impressive models is the Luthier model, made with solid wood of superior quality and with mother-of-pearl decorations and a solid wooden arm. The rosewood used in this model is aged, which gives it a superior sound.

There are more affordable options, which do not neglect the quality and reliability of the brand, because the love they put into each of their guitars is the same. And you don't spend 100 years doing the same if you don't love what you do.

If you want to have an Artimúsica “baby”, check out the models we have at the Salão Musical, we are sure that one of them will be the right one for you.