Artimúsica Cavaquinho CV10B BASE Round Sound Hole with Machine Head
The Artimúsica cavaquinho model CV10B BASE has a solid linden top, acacia back and sides. It's a simple decorated cavaquinho, handcrafted, in Portugal.
The Artimúsica CV10B BASE cavaquinho is a very sober instrument, manufactured with the tradition and quality of one of the most important builders of traditional Portuguese instruments, Artimúsica.
Top in solid linden, back and sides are solid in acacia. The neck is in poplar and the fingerboard is in acacia.
The Artimúsica CV10B BASE cavaquinho is a discreet instrument that has all the traditional characteristics typical of the cavaquinho. The light colored wood contrasts perfectly with the understated decor and has an open-pore finish except for the top.
The cavaquinho is traditionally tuned, from the highest to the lowest string, in D - B - G - G , but it can be tuned in G: D - B - G - D; in A: E - C# - A - E; in C: G -E - C - G; in C: G - E - C - C.
These variations open up immense possibilities to integrate the cavaquinho as an accompaniment instrument or soloist in a tuna, in a traditional music ensemble, or in another musical style to the taste of the performer.
Founded in September 1992, Artimúsica is one of the leading brands in the artisanal construction of traditional Portuguese instruments.
The Artimúsica CV10B BASE ukulele is an affordable and high quality choice, providing a pleasant experience. The sound is great, with the identity of a typical Portuguese instrument, made in Portugal.
Specifications:
- Model: BASE
- Mouth: round
- Rosette: wood
- Top: solid linden
- Bottom and sides: acacia
- Neck: poplar
- Fingerboard: acacia
- Nut: acrylic
- Tuning machines: standard, nickel plated
- Finish: open pore, except for the top
Portuguese traditional instruments can present differences to the picture
shown in the website due to it's artisanal manufacturing,
specially in it's decoration.