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Wes Lambe Guitars Custom Electric Charango

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For musicians seeking a blend of unique craftsmanship and traditional sound, the Wes Lambe Guitars Custom Electric Charango offers an exceptional choice. This instrument, crafted by the renowned luthier Wes Lambe, merges the rich history of the Andean charango with modern electric capabilities, providing a versatile sonic experience. The charango is traditionally a 10-string instrument, and Wes Lambe’s version maintains this authenticity while integrating custom-built pickups that deliver a clear and dynamic amplified tone, making it an ideal choice for both acoustic and electric performances.

The Custom Electric Charango impresses with its meticulous hand-built quality, ensuring each piece is unique. Its soundboard is crafted from high-quality tonewoods, chosen for their resonance and durability, resulting in a full-bodied sound with excellent sustain. The instrument's neck is designed for comfortable playability, making it suitable for both traditional folk music and contemporary styles. Whether you're strumming intricate melodies or exploring new genres, this charango delivers a distinctive voice that stands out.

Key Features:

10-string traditional charango design
Custom-built pickups for enhanced electric performance
Handcrafted by Wes Lambe for unique quality and precision
High-quality tonewoods for superior sound and sustain
Comfortable neck design for ease of playability
Versatile for both acoustic and electric settings

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Becca Stevens

Singer, Guitarist

The Lighthouse Band

Verified via Facebook

Custom-made for Stevens, as described in this February 21, 2017 Facebook post.

One of the coolest things ever ever EVER happened to me 3 days ago. We're talking serious life lemonade from lemons action. Want to hear the whole epic story? OK, I'll tell it to you here:

Michelle Willis and I were on a little east coast tour in a rental car just following the GroundUp Music Festival in Miami. Due to sweltering heat in #Miami followed by fluctuating temperatures as we made our way up to GA, my beloved #Charango's bridge came loose completely, leaving the bridge pickup dangling by a thread. :(

As luck would have it, our upcoming and final show was in my hometown & I happened to know a handful of guitar repairmen / makers in NC. Tom Henry offered to fix it but assured me that I would not be able to play it in time for our show that night at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (my high school alma mater!) .

During my search to find someone who could loan me a charango for that show Michelle recommended that I reach out to Wes Lambe, very talented guitar maker in Hillsboro, NC. To which Wes Lambe Guitars texted back that he had coincidentally never heard of a Charango until this month when oddly THREE different ones had shown up in his studio for repair. (?!) At the end of his text he said "maybe I could make becca one overnight", to which I said to Michelle "hand me your phone"!!!

To make a long story short, Wes the Wizard (which is what I reckon I will call him from now on) made me an electric (dark purple cuz purple is my fave) charango in under 24 hours. (?!!!??) He said it was "One of the most ill advised lutherie endeavors that he has ever attempted." He kept trying to stop working on it but the necessary parts would just appear in his shop, Including Charlie Hunter's old pickup which is the centerpiece of this work of art :-) Inspired by the shape of my white strat, courtesy of David Crosby , This dreamboat will break your heart. I mean seriously how HAWT is she?!???!

Anyway, we are a match made in heaven. If this is just a prototype, I shudder to think what #WesTheWizard can create in a month. Stay tuned... (pun intended) ????