Cavaquinho Braguinha Artimúsica CV70BASE

The cavaquinho braguinha Artimúsica CV70BASE is the insular variant of this traditional Portuguese instrument. 

The cavaquinho is a traditional Portuguese instrument that exists and persists in several regional variants. One of them is the cavaquinho braguinha, a variant originating from the island of Madeira, very similar to the cavaquinho from Lisbon. The difference between this version and the more common cavaquinho from Braga is the raised fingerboard on the top, instead of a shallow fingerboard. Another significant difference is the five extra frets that the braguinha has over the common continental cavaquinho. The Artimúsica CV70BASE has seventeen frets instead of twelve.

The Artimúsica CV70BASE braguinha was built respecting the specifics of this variant. The back and sides are in acacia and the top is in linden, which gives it a lighter shade. The neck is in poplar and the fingerboard is also in acacia.

The cavaquinho braguinha, although typical of Madeira, retains its origin in its name, having already been called Machete de Braga or Machetinho. It has three steel strings and a bass string, tuning from high to low D - B - G - D (bass).

Perfect for the traditional music of Madeira, but also for exploring other sounds in the vast repertoire of traditional Portuguese music based on cavaquinho.

Founded in September 1992, Artimúsica is one of the leading brands in the artisanal construction of traditional Portuguese instruments. The construction of instruments follows the construction method initiated by master Joaquim José Machado over 100 years ago. His grandsons, Manuel Carvalho and José Carvalho, manufacture each instrument as if it were a true work of art.

The cavaquinho braguinha Artimúsica CV70BASE is an instrument that captures the regional essence of a national instrument full of tradition and history.

Specifications:

• Model: CV70BASE
• Soundhole: round
• Top: solid linden
• Back and sides: solid acacia
• Neck: poplar
• Fingerboard: acacia
• Bridge: acacia
• Nut and saddle: acrylic
• Tuning machines: nickel plated