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Antonio Carvalho 305LS Guitarra

Original price £499.00 - Original price £499.00
Original price
£499.00
£499.00 - £499.00
Current price £499.00

Carvalho LS305: Authentic Portuguese Fado Guitarra Crafted in the Homeland

The Carvalho LS305 12 String Portuguese Guitar represents the pinnacle of authentic European craftsmanship, handmade in Portugal—the birthplace of this distinctive traditional instrument. Essential to the evocative Fado musical tradition, this exceptional guitarra features a resonant solid spruce top that provides clear articulation and projection, complemented by a beautiful solid sapele body that adds warmth and depth to the instrument's voice. The highly radiused wenge fingerboard is specifically designed for the unique playing techniques of Portuguese guitar, offering comfortable access across all 21 frets. Premium components include a bone bridge and nut that ensure optimal string vibration transfer and superior intonation, while the distinctive fan-shaped machine heads provide both reliable tuning stability and traditional visual appeal. The instrument comes equipped with a specialized string arrangement (.011/.011, .011/.011, .014/.014, .023/.011, .025/.011, .036/.018) configured for the traditional Portuguese tuning. Perfectly balanced at just 1.3 kg, this instrument offers exceptional playability whether you're exploring traditional Fado repertoire or incorporating its distinctive voice into contemporary compositions. Crafted by skilled luthiers who understand the soul of Portuguese musical tradition, the Carvalho LS305 delivers authentic tone, traditional aesthetics, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Distinguished Features:

  • Authentic Portuguese Fado guitarra handcrafted in its country of origin
  • Responsive solid spruce top providing excellent clarity and projection
  • Warm solid sapele body delivering rich resonance and tonal depth
  • Premium wenge fingerboard with pronounced radius for traditional playing techniques
  • Quality bone bridge ensuring optimal string vibration and tonal transfer
  • Precision-cut bone nut providing perfect string spacing and action
  • Traditional fan-shaped machine heads offering both functionality and authentic aesthetics
  • Full complement of 21 frets for extended range and versatility
  • Specialized 12-string configuration (6 courses of 2 strings) for traditional Portuguese sound
  • Factory-strung with proper gauge strings for authentic Portuguese tuning

Technical Specifications:

  • Model: LS305
  • Item Number: GR34010
  • Type: Traditional 12 String Portuguese Guitar (Fado Guitarra)
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Body: Solid sapele
  • Fingerboard: Wenge (highly radiused)
  • Nut Width: 1-9/8 inch
  • Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/4 inch
  • Scale Length: 450mm
  • Body Depth: 95mm
  • Body Width: 400mm
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Overall Length: 810mm
  • String Gauges: .011/.011, .011/.011, .014/.014, .023/.011, .025/.011, .036/.018
  • Weight: Approximately 1.3kg
  • Country of Manufacture: Portugal

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