APC Solid Spruce Top, Walnut B/S Portuguese Braguinha
Hand-Crafted In Portugal
Often called the father of the ukulele, the instrument known as Braguinha or Machete is in the cavaquinho family.
The instrument came to Hawaii in 1879 by way of Portuguese immigrants. The modern ukulele can trace it's roots back to this style of instrument. The braguinha is much the same size of a soprano ukulele.
A fun instrument to play and a must have for any ukulele enthusiast.
Tuning is often d g b d (much like a five string banjo)
FEATURES:
Solid Spruce Top
Walnut Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany Neck
African Blackwood Fingerboard
Bone Nut & Saddle
Slothead Headstock w/ Classical Style Geared Tuners
Steel Strings
Side Position Dots 5,7,10 & 12
Satin Finish
Classical Rosette
Black Binding
12 to Body, 16 Overall
21" Overall Length
2 3/4" Body Depth
Scale 13 1/2"
APC Musical Instruments is a company founded by Antonio Pinto Carvalho himself, descendant of the famous school of guitar players of Porto of XIX century, craftsman "Luthier.". Is managing partner and founder of APC, having learned the art from his grandfather since 1961.
