Artimúsica Cavaquinho CV16C Half Deluxe Minho's Heart Sound Hole Half Tops

The Artimúsica CV16C is a traditional Portuguese cavaquinho made in Portugal by the experienced artisans of Artimúsica.

The Artimúsica CV16C is an instrument with high quality details and finishes. It is a beautiful cavaquinho that represents the best that is done in the construction of traditional Portuguese instruments.

The Artimúsica craftsmen chose the best materials so that the sound of the Artimúsica CV16C reproduces the musical tradition of our country and that it is an instrument that passes from generation to generation. The result is a natural appearance of great aesthetic value, with a strong connection to the land and the roots of traditional music.

The top of the Artimúsica CV16C is made of solid spruce and rosewood, which create a spectacular effect between its two half-tops in contrasting shades. The mouth is a spectacular work of decoration: it is a motif reminiscent of filigree in the shape of the heart of Minho, also known as the heart of Viana, a traditional Portuguese symbol.

The bottom and sides are solid walnut, cherry, maple or Australian mahogany, with a glossy finish that enhances the natural grain of the wood.

The four strings are tuned by a set of 2+2 nickel chimes, which allows for the most intense interpretations. Lower down, the split bridge ensures precise intonation. There are several tunings for the cavaquinho. The traditional tuning, from the highest string to the lowest, is in D - B - G - G.

The cavaquinho is one of the most popular Portuguese chordophones played in several traditional genres, from the Minho swoops to the Madeira viras. And, more recently, it has found space in other more modern musical genres that benefit from its bright and very lively sound.

Artimúsica is one of the most distinguished brands of Portuguese popular instruments, which manufactures all its instruments respecting the musical and manufacturing tradition of each one of them.

Founded in September 1992, Artimúsica is one of the reference brands in the craft construction of traditional Portuguese instruments. It is a family business that applies the construction methods initiated by master Joaquim José Machado over 100 years ago. Nowadays, their descendants manufacture each instrument as if it were a true work of art, making each piece unique and of high quality.

The Artimúsica CV16C is a musical instrument that looks more like a piece of art. It is perfect both for knowledgeable musicians and for lovers of traditional Portuguese chordophones, who would like to have an instrument of great sound quality and beauty in their collection.

Specifications: 

• Model: half tops

• Sound hole: Minho's heart M/T

• Top: spruce and rosewood, solid

• Back and sides: walnut, cherry tree, sycamore or australian mahogany, solid

• Neck: poplar

• Fingerboard: rosewood

• Top finish: open pore

• Finish: gloss

Portuguese traditional instruments can present differences to the picture
shown in the website due to it's artisanal manufacturing,
specially in it's decoration.