Tres Cubano
The Tres Cubano is a 3-course instrument with 6 or more strings used in Cuban popular music. The tuning is typically: gG, cc, ee (3rd to 1st course). Sometimes it is tuned one full step higher: aA, dd, f#f#. Another tuning is like the 3rd, 2nd and 1st strings of the guitar: gG, bb, ee.
Esteve in Spain makes us several very nice Tres Cubanos. Presently we have a model with solid mongoy (AKA african ovankol) sides, laminated mongoy back, rosewood fingerboard. This is a fine sounding instrument and has the traditional shape. Here are the relevant dimension: 536mm actual scale length, 36mm string spacing from 1st to 6th at the nut, 43mm spacing at the saddle, width at the nut is 47mm . Lower bout 335mm, upper bout 240mm, body depth at upper bout 100mm, body depth at lower bout 105mm. The price is $1195 which includes a deluxe custom size case. Tres Cubano with Fishman pick-up and EQ is $1595 case included. By special order we also get a solid rosewood model with cutaway and Fishman pickup for $3195 (price includes deluxe case).
Traditional Tres Cubano by Esteve
Tres Cubano with Fishman pick-up under saddle and EQ controls mounted on side. $1595 with deluxe custom case.
Method book and CD for the Tres Cubano
For more information about Tres Cubano method book and CD press here.
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