Cavaquinhos from Brazil and Portugal--for sale

Cavaquinhos originally came from Continental Portugal where they had a number of names (Braquinha, Machete, Cavaquinho de Lisboa, Cavaquinho de Braga, etc.)

Pictured below is a typical Cavaquinho de Braga (from Braga in Northern Portugal). This instrument does not have an elevated fingerboard.

Portuguese cavaquinhos can be tuned like a ukulele but there are also a number of other tunings: d, b, g, g (Natural) a, e, c, g (Moda velha), e,b,a,d (Afinação antiga). Prices range from $400 to $600 with a case.

The Cavaquinho Brasileiro (Brazilian Cavaquinho) has a larger body and a stronger sound because its strings are tuned to higher tension. They are used in Choros, and Sambas from Brazil and Mornas from Cape Verde. The Brazilian Cavaquinho is tuned e, b, g, d or d, b, g, d.

I have excellent Cavaquinhos handmade in Rio de Janeiro, prices range from $995 to $1395 with case.

Contact me for more information about what I have in stock.

Please inquire by email about particulars: ron@fernandezmusic.com

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