Paracho Elite Model Alvarado 12 String Bajo Sexto Solid Top Latin Instrument

Description

The Paracho Elite Alvarado bajo sexto guitar features beautiful Abalone inlay work consisting of small squares carefully butted together, color matched and polished. The rosette binding and generous side treatments make this a truly unique instrument. Case not included. Many of the luthiers that work at the Paracho Elite shop are fourth and fifth generation musical instrument makers. These hand crafted, quality guitars are made from some of the finest woods. Each guitar has it's own unique styling and beautiful inlay craftsmanship. Most importantly, they produce remarkable sound and are played by recording and performing professionals.<br><br><strong>Features:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Solid cedar top</li><li>Indian Rosewood Back and sides</li><li>Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge</li></ul>Bajo Sexto Tuning Guide<br><br><ul><li>1. Beginning at position 1 (equivalent to the 1st string on a guitar or little E), the first two strings are tuned, in unison, to the note of F. The pitch is equivalent to the F note which is found on the 3rd fret of the 4th string on a guitar.</li><li>2. At position 2, the next set of strings moving upward, both strings are tuned in unison to the note of C, equivalent to the C found at the 3rd fret of the 5th string on a guitar.</li><li>3. At position 3, the next two strings are tuned in unison to the note of G, equivalent to the G note found at the 3rd fret of the sixth string of a guitar.</li><li>4. At position 4, you will find two strings of different size. The smaller string is tuned to the note of D, equivalent to the open 4th string of a guitar, also found on a tuner. The larger string is tuned also to the note of D, one octave lower than the other string, which can be found on a bass tuner or simply tuned by ear, one