Charango - Electric with Humbucker Pickups - Guayubira and Paraiso Wood by Delledonne
The Electric Charango is a musical instrument that brings together the main characteristics of a traditional charango , but which has metal strings and an electrical system that gives it great versatility when it comes to finding new sounds . Its design reflects a combination of characteristics typical of the traditional charango , with aspects of contemporary workmanship and an urban aesthetic .
The construction of the instrument is FULLY HANDCRAFTED . The selection of solid wood to be used is strict and thorough . For this, the species , the degree of parking , the cut , the grain and the drawing are considered . Used wood from different places of the world depending on the model . The selection criteria are based on questions, techniques , sound and aesthetics .
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Awards and distinctions
- UNESCO 2014 Recognition of Artisan Excellence
- Creation Scholarship 2016 – National Endowment for the Arts, Ministry of Culture of the Argentine Nation
- Selected for its exhibition in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO World Crafts Council in Dongyang City (China) 2014
- Selected to represent UNESCO Latin America in the IFAM (International Folk Art Market) in the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico (USA) 2016
- Selected for exhibition at the Official Argentine Pavilion at The NAMM Show 2017 in the city of Anaheim, California (USA)
- Selected for his exhibition at the Official Argentine Pavilion at the “Hutzot Hayotzer -The 42nd International Arts and Crafts Festival, in the city of Jerusalem, Israel 2017
- Selected to be part of the INNOVAR 2018 catalog of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Argentine Nation.
Charango details
- Cuerpo (body): Paraiso
- Mástil (neck) : Paraiso y Guayubira
- Cabezal (head) Paraiso
- Pala (wood layer on head) : Paraíso
- Diapasón (fingerboard): Guayubira
- Puente: Guayubira
- Trastes (frets): Alpaca
- Cejuelas(nut, sequins): ébano (Ebony)
- Clavijas metálicas blindadas hidráulicas
- Micrófonos pickups Humbucker
- Laqueado mate (mate lacquered)
- Incluye funda acolchada (includes instrument bag)