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Description
The Hootz Viola Caipira offers a harmonious blend of tradition and craftsmanship, making it a standout choice for those passionate about exploring the rich tones of Brazilian folk music. This 10-string marvel is meticulously crafted to deliver a resonant and vibrant sound that captivates both performers and audiences alike. With a top made of solid spruce, it promises a bright and clear tonality, while the solid walnut back and sides add depth and warmth to your sound.
The maple neck provides a sturdy and comfortable grip, allowing for smooth transitions across the frets. The fingerboard and bridge, made from acacia, not only enhance the instrument's aesthetic appeal but also contribute to its overall tonal quality. Its design accommodates a versatile tuning range, offering both A-E-F#-B-E and G-D-E-A-D configurations, giving you the freedom to experiment with different musical styles.
Whether you're performing at a lively festival or practicing in a quiet corner, the Hootz Viola Caipira is your perfect companion on this musical journey. Its European craftsmanship ensures durability and attention to detail, making it a reliable choice for musicians of all levels.
Key Features:
- 10-string configuration
- Solid spruce top
- Solid walnut back and sides
- Maple neck
- Acacia fingerboard and bridge
- Scale length: 570 mm
- Fingerboard width at the upper nut: 44 mm
- Tuning options: A-E-F#-B-E or G-D-E-A-D
- Made in Europe
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Brazilian folk instrument - made of rare tone woods
The viola caipira is a tradicional Brazilian folk stringed instrument. It has 5 pais of strings, tuned in open D, open E, open G, or standard guitar tuning, among other runnings. My particular instrument was crafted in our former guitar shop (called Hootz Luthier), in 2002. It was built on solid Koa top which my late friend John Pearce gave me back in 2001. Back and sides are Brazilian rosewood 100 plus years of age, which was extracted from 19th century furniture. Neck is made of Brazilian mahogany reinforced with two beams of 60 plus years old "imbuia" wood (Ocotea porosa), extracted from an old house pillars, along with a Brazilian "red" rosewood fingerboard. How can I describe this instrument's tone? Well is the best viola caipira tone I've hear in my life.
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