The Paracho Elite Gonzales requinto has dense mahogany for the back and sides, a solid cedar top and the heft and feel of a pro instrument. Other features include a nice soundhole rosette and binding treatments.
The requinto guitar is a six-string nylon guitar with a scale length of 530 to 540mm, this is about 18% smaller than a standard guitar scale (650 to 655mm). Requintos made in Mexico typically have a deeper body than a standard guitar (110mm as opposed to 105mm). Requintos are tuned: A2- D3-G3-C4-E4-A4 (1/4 higher than the standard classical guitar).
In Mexico, the requinto is typically used in a trio romantico , which includes the use of two other guitars along with the requinto.
Many of the Paracho Elite luthiers are fourth and fifth generation musical instrument makers. These hand crafted, quality guitars are made from some of the finest woods.
Most importantly, they produce remarkable sound and are played by recording and performing professionals.
Features:
Rosewood fingerboard & bridge Mahogany back & sides Solid Cedar top Gloss finish Butterfly Inlaid Rosette
