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The ronroco is a mix between the charango and the guitar. The sound is however lower than that of the charango but higher than that of the guitar.

The tuning is the same as that of the charango with the first and fourth strings at a lower octave. One of the fifth strings changes from G to a lower octave.

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Setup and maintenance

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A 37mm fretboard length is recommended to avoid string breakage when tuning to Argentinian DGBEB style, crucial for Gustavo Santaolalla pieces.
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Owners recommend using Aquila 3CH Nylgut strings for Argentinian tuning to prevent breakage, as they are designed for lower tension.
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Using YouTube videos for tuning can assist in identifying the correct octave when standard resources are limited.
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Build quality

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Professional-grade Ronrocos from Bolivian luthiers have a 48 cm scale length, ensuring better sound and string tension management.
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Value and pricing

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Ronrocos by Pedro Quispe Torres are priced under $800, inclusive of build and shipping, with an 8-week lead time.
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Use cases and applications

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Eduardo Cornejo from Chile crafts ronrocos that can be shipped internationally, suitable for those seeking high-quality instruments for serious play.
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A soprano ukulele can be a good starting instrument for those looking to transition to the Ronroco, due to similar tuning.
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User experience

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Ordering from CharangoMall can lead to shipping delays, but resolution through PayPal has been effective for expedited delivery.
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Owners who play guitar find it less similar to the Ronroco compared to ukulele, suggesting ukulele as a better foundational instrument.
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Some users find tuning by ear more effective than using a chromatic tuner due to the tight string tension on Ronrocos.
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The Ronroco is more similar to a ukulele, tuned like a standard C ukulele but with an extra string, making it a better precursor than guitar.
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The Bolivian Ronroco is often tuned a full step below a regular charango, contrasting with the Argentine version, which is a fourth lower.
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