Other instruments

Other instruments

Mandolins, Lutes, the Canary Islands' Timple, Cuban Tres, Cajon Flamenco and other instruments manufactured in Spain using traditional methods. Each of these instruments has character, a timeless design and unique sound. Our major suppliers include Alhambra Guitars, Raimundo Guitars, Admira Guitars, and Prudencio Saez. These renowned manufacturers have all been making handcrafted instruments for decades, and guarantee the highest quality standards.

Admira

APC TIM307 Canarian Timple

£124.09

The Timple Canario APC TIM307 is manufactured in Portugal following the strictest tradition of the Canarian Timple. Made from high-quality wood and with a solid top, the Timple APC TIM307 features a solid spruce top, sapele body, wooden pickguard and mechanical tuning pegs. The timple is a plucked string instrument with five strings that is typical of and originates from the Canary Islands. The timple is small in size, measuring approximately 38-40 centimetres. They generally have five strings, although in some cases they have four strings. The body is narrow and curved at the bottom, and this curvature is called a hump. The tuning of the timple can vary depending on what it is used for and who is playing it, but the most commonly used tuning for the instrument is D, A, E, C, G.

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Paco Castillo

Lute Paco Castillo 6

£750.93

The Paco Castillo Lute 6 is a typically Spanish instrument but with a universal character. Also known as Spanish Lute, the Lute or Laud is one of the essential instruments in the student tunas, or Spanish and Latin American university musical groups, although its particular timbre can be found in other world music. The Lute Paco Castillo 6 is made with a solid spruce top with rosewood bindings, solid curly maple back and sides, cedar neck with ebony fingerboard and luxury golden tuning machines. It has a gloss finish and can be optionally electrified. See the electrification options in the options tab.

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Paco Castillo

Lute Paco Castillo 5

£708.38

The Lute Paco Castillo 5 is a typically Spanish instrument but with a universal character. Also known as Spanish Lute, the Lute or Laud is one of the essential instruments in the student tunas, or Spanish and Latin American university musical groups, although its particular timbre can be found in other world music. The Lute Paco Castillo 5 is made with a solid spruce top with rosewood profiles, solid rosewood back and sides, cedar neck with ebony fingerboard and luxury golden tuning machines. It has a gloss finish and can be optionally electrified. See the electrification options in the options tab.

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Paco Castillo

Lute Paco Castillo 4C

£543.87

The Lute Paco Castillo 4C is a typically Spanish instrument but with a universal character. Also known as Spanish Lute, the Lute or Laud is one of the essential instruments in the student tunas, or Spanish and Latin American university musical groups, although its particular timbre can be found in other world music. The Lute Paco Castillo 4C is made with a solid spruce top with rosewood bindings, solid cypress back and sides, African mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and golden tuning machines. It has a gloss finish and can be optionally electrified. See the electrification options in the options tab.

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Paco Castillo

Lute Paco Castillo 4

£435.38

The Lute Paco Castillo 4 is a typically Spanish instrument but with a universal character. Also known as Spanish Lute, the lute or Laud is one of the essential instruments in the student tunas, or Spanish and Latin American university musical groups, although its particular timbre can be found in other world music. The Lute Paco Castillo 4 is made with a solid spruce top with rosewood bindings, solid sapelli back and sides, African mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and golden tuning machines. It has a gloss finish and can be optionally electrified. See the electrification options in the options tab.

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Paco Castillo

Paco Castillo B6 Bandurria

£750.93

The Bandurria Paco Castillo B6 is a typically Spanish instrument but with a universal character. Also known as Spanish mandolin, the bandurria is one of the essential instruments in the student tunas, or Spanish and Latin American university musical groups, although its particular timbre can be found in other world music. The B6 model by Paco Castillo is made with a solid spruce top with beautiful marquetry bindings, solid curly maple back and sides, cedar neck with ebony fingerboard and golden tuning machines. It has a gloss finish and can be optionally electrified. See the electrification options in the options tab.

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Paco Castillo

Paco Castillo B5 Bandurria

£708.38

The Bandurria Paco Castillo B5 is a typically Spanish instrument but with a universal character. Also known as Spanish mandolin, the bandurria is one of the essential instruments in the student tunas, or Spanish and Latin American university musical groups, although its particular timbre can be found in other world music. The B5 model by Paco Castillo is made with a solid spruce top with rosewood bindings, solid rosewood back and sides, cedar neck with ebony fingerboard and luxury tuning machines. It has a gloss finish and can be optionally electrified. See the electrification options in the options tab.

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Paco Castillo

Paco Castillo B4C Bandurria

£543.87

The Bandurria Paco Castillo B4C is a typically Spanish instrument but with a universal character. Also known as Spanish mandolin, the bandurria is one of the essential instruments in the student tunas, or Spanish and Latin American university musical groups, although its particular timbre can be found in other world music. The B4C model by Paco Castillo is made with a solid spruce top with rosewood bindings, solid cypress back and sides, African mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and golden tuning machines. It has a gloss finish and can be optionally electrified. See the electrification options in the options tab.

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Paco Castillo

Paco Castillo B4 Bandurria

£435.38

The Bandurria Paco Castillo B4 is a typically Spanish instrument but with a universal character. Also known as Spanish mandolin, the bandurria is one of the essential instruments in the student tunas, or Spanish and Latin American university musical groups, although its particular timbre can be found in other world music. The B4 model by Paco Castillo is made with a solid spruce top with rosewood bindings, solid sapelli back and sides, African mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and golden tuning machines. It has a gloss finish and can be optionally electrified. See the electrification options in the options tab.

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Admira

Admira Flamenkele ADMFKL

£81.55

The Flamenkele Admira ADMFKL is an instrument halfway between a ukulele and a flamenco guitar. This instrument is inspired by the flamenco guitar and is great fun to play for both children and adults. The Flamenkele Admira ADMFKL is made with a pine top, sycamore back and sides, Okume neck and walnut fretboard. The scale length is 432 mm. The most-commonly used tuning is A, E, C, G, D, A. Suplied with a gig bag and a gift box. A perfect present for guitar enthusiasts.

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Admira

Guitarlele Admira ADMGTL

£67.36

The Guitarlele Admira ADMGTL is an instrument halfway between a ukulele and a guitar. It is manufactured using traditional methods of guitar making. The Guitarlele Admira ADMGTL is made with a pine top, sapele body, a natural satin finish and has a scale length of 432 mm. The most-commonly used tuning is A, E, C, G, D, A.

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Alhambra

Bandurria Alhambra B2C OP

£304.20

Bandurria Alhambra B2C OP Spanish mandolin. A unique instrument handmade using traditional Spanish craftsmanship and select woods. The Bandurria Alhambra B2C OP is a very high quality instrument at an excellent price. Its open-pore finish makes this mandolin very resonant as well as contributing to its natural, understated beauty. Solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides with rosewood fingerboard. The B2C OP is the ideal choice of instrument for the aspiring mandolin player, with a student-centric design, excellent craftsmanship and quality materials. Exceptional sound, comfortable playability and durable construction. Rich tonal palette and perfect response. The style of this lovely traditional instrument is enhanced by the traditional ivory-coloured pegheads. 

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Alhambra

Lute Alhambra L2C OP

£304.20

Laud Alhambra L2C OP Spanish lute. A unique instrument handmade using traditional Spanish craftsmanship and select woods. The Lute Alhambra L2C OP is a high-quality lute at a very reasonable price. Its open-pore finish makes this instrument very resonant as well as contributing to its natural, understated beauty. Solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides with rosewood fingerboard. 

 

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Alhambra

Bandurria Alhambra 6PA

£765.11

Bandurria Alhambra 6PA. Spanish mandolin, also known as a bandurria. A unique instrument, handmade using traditional Spanish craftsmanship and beautiful materials. The Alhambra 6PA is a high-quality mandolin at a very reasonable price. Solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides and ebony fingerboard. Classified as a 'conservatory' instrument, this is a handcrafted work of art, meticulously constructed from premium woods. Exceptional tonal warmth and powerful sound projection.

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Alhambra

Bandurria Alhambra 6FC

£623.29

Bandurria Alhambra 6FC. Spanish mandolin, also known as a bandurria. A unique instrument, handmade using traditional Spanish craftsmanship and top-class materials. The Alhambra 6FC is a high-quality 'conservatory' mandolin destined for advanced bandurria players. Designed and constructed by the master luthiers at the Alhambra workshop, it is a magnificent fusion of tradition and modernity, visual beauty and magnificent sound. The solid spruce top, solid cypress back and sides and ebony fingerboard produce a brilliant tone and powerful projection. The resonance and clarity of the Alhambra 6FC makes it an ideal choice for recitals, recordings and studio work. Comes at a very competitive price for an instrument of this caliber.

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Admira

Admira ADM4010 Canarian Timple Soprano

£84.38

The Admira Timple Soprano ADM4010 is manufactured using the finest traditional methods to produce this diminutive guitar. The Canary Timple is a quality instrument, with a solid  spruce top, sapele body, and wooden pickguard. The timple is a traditional Spanish plucked string instrument from the Canary Islands, used for playing the traditional folk music on this beautiful archipelago, just off the north-east coast of Africa. The timple has the compact dimensions of approximately 38-40 cm. They are usually made with five strings, like the Admira Timple, although some models are also made with four strings. The body is narrow and curved at the bottom, which is called a  'hump'. For this reason, the timple is also affectionately known as a camellito, or 'little camel'. Timple tuning may vary depending on the interpreter, but the most-commonly used tuning is GCEAD.

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Alhambra

Bandurria Alhambra 11PA

£1,162.20

Bandurria Alhambra 11PA Spanish Mandolin. A unique handmade instrument, constructed using traditional Spanish craftsmanship and with world-class materials. The Alhambra Bandurria 11PA is the top of the range all solid bandurria from Alhambra guitars designed for the demanding musician. Solid German spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides with ebony fingerboard.

The meticulous aesthetics and refined details make this Calvete-style instrument a work of art. Adapts to a wide range of musical styles, from traditional folk to contemporary music. The solid spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides offer an exceptional sound, brilliance and projection. Concert model. Original case included.

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Alhambra

Lute Alhambra 11P

£1,133.83

Laud Alhambra 11P Spanish Lute, or laud. Made with solid woods, this lute is a unique and beautiful instrument handmade using traditional Spanish craftsmanship and world class materials. The carefully selected solid spruce top produces a bright and powerful resonance, whilst the solid Indian rosewood back and sides bring tonal warmth and harmonic richness. These carefully aged woods combine to create an exceptional sustain and resonance.

The Alhambra 11P Lute belongs to the concert inventory of the Alhambra catalogue and is designed for the professional musician who requires an  elevated sound and smooth response. First-class tuning machines ensure a precise, stable and long-lasting tuning. Cedar neck with ebony fingerboard. Lovely gold-plated machine heads complete the luxury look. Each laud Alhambra 11P is crafted by the maestro luthiers at the Alhambra workshop:  this sublime instrument is a fusion of exceptional tone, first-class materials and unparalleled aesthetics. Original hard case included.

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Alhambra

Lute Alhambra 6FC

£627.54

Alhambra 6FC Spanish Lute also called a laud. A unique instrument handmade using traditional Spanish craftmanship and solid woods. The Laud Alhambra 6FC is a very high-quality instrument which will satisfy any demanding musician. Solid German spruce top, beautiful solid cypress body and African mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. This lute is a ‘must have’ for guitar collectors everywhere. 

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Alhambra

Lute Alhambra 6PA

£765.11

Alhambra 6P Spanish Lute, or laud. A unique instrument handmade using traditional Spanish craftsmanship and top-quality woods. The Alhambra 6P Lute is a premium instrument designed for the demanding musician. A handcrafted masterpiece made with carefully selected premium woods: the solid German spruce top produces a bright and lively tone, with powerful sound projection; the solid Indian rosewood back and sides add a layer of tonal warmth. An outstanding feature of the 6P is its immediate response: ideal for agile and dynamic playing. With mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. 

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