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His guitars are well built and he used good woods. This lute was built 100% in the style of the best Madrid guitars of the time. The top is made of solid cedar, while the back and sides are made of visually stunning rosewood. This lute has a powerful and responsive sound, with bright highs and deep, round basses.
This instrument appeared around the 15th century, and has mainly established itself in Spanish music, but not only. There are several models and sizes in the bandurria family: soprano, alto, contralto, and tenor (laud) Bandurria.
A unique instrument handmade using traditional Spanish craftsmanship and select woods. The Bandurria Alhambra B2C OP is a very high quality instrument at an excellent price. Its open-pore finish makes this mandolin very resonant as well as contributing to its natural, understated beauty.
Spanish Bandurria Standard model, Spruce top, Ovangkol fretboard, Sapele bottom and frames, Tuning: G# - C# - F# - h - e -a (fourths tuning), Scale: 26.5 cm, Finish: High-gloss, Includes bag, Open pore varnish, Made in Europe
Alhambra Laud Model 3C Cedar Top. The Laud, a traditional Spanish folkloric instrument features 6 double strings in unison. The strings are metal and played with a plectrum. TOP: Solid German Spruce or Solid Red Cedar. SIDES & BACK: Laminated Mahogany.
As of February 2017, we have sold out of all Bandurrias. We have a Spanish Laud made by Esteve Guitars model # 5.119 which is $1195 (solid soundboard, laminated sapele back and sides, rosewood fingerboard) with deluxe hardshell case. For more information on lauds press here. Please inquire by email about particulars: ron@fernandezmusic.com
The laud has a larger body than the bandurria and the body meets the neck at the 12th fret; in contrast, on the bandurria the body meets the neck at the 7th fret. Both instruments are tuned in 4ths. The strings are grouped in pairs which are technically called courses.
