Although the ukulele is a well known instrument since the 19th century this variation of it is as recent as 2014. It comes with thick rubber strings and a preamp with an onboard tuner and equalizer. Keeps the same tuning as a bass guitar.
APC was founded in 1976 by António Pinto Carvalho, who descends from a century-old school of luthiers in Porto. The company has about 45 artisans who build different types of traditional Portuguese and other origins. APC is the largest national company in this field, producing and selling instruments to more than twenty countries.
Features:
- Top: Solid Koa Wood (Acacia Koa)
- Back & Sides: Solid Koa Wood (Acacia Koa)
- Neck: African Mahogny (Khaya Ivorensis)
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Australian Blackwood (Acacia Melanoxylon)
- Length: 30.4"
- Finish: Open pore
- Shipped insured
- Brand new