String Winders for Portuguese guitarras, and
Strings for Coimbra and Lisboa guitarras (January 13, 2020)
(Alicates e cordas para guitarra
portuguesa) New Stock.
We have in stock a string winding tool which is
essential for
stringing up a guitarra. It is called an alicate para torcer cordas. It is used
to make loops in the ends of the steel strings. Since guitarras are made in small
quantities their scale lengths are all different. Therefore, it is
necessary to custom make strings so the loops on each end are just
the correct distance apart. Years ago the strings for the guitarra
were sold on little spools and the guitarristas had to make loops on
both ends of the strings. Nowadays the strings for Portuguese
guitarras are sold in sets with a loop on one end of the string,
nevertheless, the player must stilll put a loop in the one end of the
string.
At the moment we have these Portuguese made
"alicates" (string winders) with easy grip handle for $35.00 plus
shipping (see bottom of page). This model is superior to the stringer
winders with blue handles because the jaws close more tightly.
Strings for the Portuguese
guitarra
are $15.00 per set plus a flat $4.00 per order for 1 to 5 sets of
strings in the United States. There are 12 strings on the guitarra. We
have sets for the Lisbon style guitarra and for the Coimbra style
guitarra.
For the string winders add $12.00 for shipping in the United
States. Contact us for shipping costs to anyplace
else. We accept PayPal. Our phone number is 949-856-1537 Our
address is to: Fernandez Music, P.O. Box 2130, Anacortes, WA 98221
[For more information on the guitarra see my article, "The Portuguese Guitarra: A Modern Cittern," published in the fall 1991 issue of American Lutherie: The Quarterly Journal of the Guild of American Luthiers.]
Portuguese Guitar Method Books
Playing the Portuguese Guitarra Lisbon Style (an Internet lesson)
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