Bandurria and Laud

Bandurria and Laud

Spanish mandolin (bandurria) and Spanish lute (laud). The very lovely instruments in this collection are all handmade in Spain, using artisanal techniques passed down through generation after generation of skilled luthiers. Originating in the Middle Ages, the bandurria and laud are found in many music ensembles today, enriching the music palette with a colourful infusion of tradition. These unique instruments are also must-have pieces for the consummate guitar collector.

Paco Castillo

Lute Paco Castillo 6

$980.44

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

$924.89

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

$710.10

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

$568.45

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

$980.44

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

$924.89

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

$710.10

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

$568.45

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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Prudencio Saez

Bandurria Prudencio Saez 130B

$591.59

The Bandurria Prudencio Saez 130B belongs to the collection of handcrafted bandurrias from Prudencio Saez. Made in Valencia, Spain at the Prudencio Saez workshop. Handmade entirely from solids woods and with beautiful craftsmanship and exquisite attention to detail. This special instrument comes with a solid spruce top, solid sapelly back and sides and ebony fingerboard. The impeccable sound of this 'Spanish lute' speaks for itself. The Bandurria Prudencio Saez 130B is a beautiful instrument with an excellent price-quality ratio.

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Prudencio Saez

Lute Prudencio Saez 55

$591.59

The Lute Prudencio Saez 55 forms part of the collection of handcrafted lutes from Prudencio Saez. Made entirely from solid woods in Valencia, Spain at the Prudencio Saez workshop. Exquisite craftsmanship. This special instrument is made from a solid spruce top, solid sapelly back and sides and ebony fingerboard. With its oval sound hole and lovely machine heads, the  Prudencio Saez lute 55 is a very striking instrument. The impeccable attention to detail and flawless sound of this lute speak for themselves.

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Prudencio Saez

Lute Prudencio Saez 70

$813.79

The Lute Prudencio Saez 70 is one of the models at the top of the line of the collection of lutes from Prudencio Saez. Handmade in Spain entirely from solids woods. Beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail. This exclusive instrument is made with a solid spruce top, solid maple for the back and sides and ebony fingerboard. With its oval sound hole and its special machine heads, the lute Prudencio Saez 70 is an eye-catching instrument. The impeccable sound of this lute is a joy to listen to.

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Prudencio Saez

Bandurria Prudencio Saez 170

$813.79

The Bandurria Prudencio Saez 170 is one of the models at the top of the line in the collection of handmade bandurrias by Prudencio Saez.  Handcrafted in Valencia, Spain entirely from solids woods, this very lovely instrument is made with a solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides and ebony fingerboard. Eye-catching craftsmanship and exquisite attention to detail. The immaculate sound of this bandurria speaks for itself. A beautiful instrument with a superb price-quality ratio.

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Prudencio Saez

Lute Prudencio Saez 99

$813.79

The Lute Prudencio Saez 99 is amongst the instruments at the top of the line of lutes from Prudencio Saez. Handmade in Spain entirely from solid woods. This exquisite instrument has a solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides and ebony fingerboard. With its oval sound hole and gorgeous machine heads, the Prudencio Saez lute 99 is a very eye-catching instrument. Made with beautiful craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. The flawless sound of this lute speaks for itself.

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Prudencio Saez

Bandurria Prudencio Saez 190

$813.79

The Bandurria Prudencio Saez 190 is one of the premium models in the collection of bandurrias made by Prudencio Saez in Spain. Handcrafted entirely from solid woods which have first been carefully selected by the master luthiers at the Prudencio Saez workshop in Valencia. This very lovely instrument has a solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides and ebony fingerboard. The exquisite craftsmanship and impeccable sound of the Bandurria Prudencio Saez 190 speak for themselves. This hidden jewel deserves to form part of the collection of instruments belonging to every bandurria player or music lover.

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Prudencio Saez

Lute Prudencio Saez 700

$1,152.64

The Lute Prudencio Saez 700 is a premium model in the collection of handcrafted lutes made in Spain by Prudencio Saez.  Made entirely from solids woods, this instrument is a prime example of exquisite craftsmanship. This very special instrument is made from a solid spruce top, solid birdseye maple back and sides and ebony fingerboard. With its oval sound hole and gorgeous machine heads with wooden tuning pegs, the Prudencio Saez lute model 700 is an instrument that captures every music lover's attention, before even hearing it. Then the impeccable sound speaks for itself.

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Prudencio Saez

Bandurria Prudencio Saez 1700

$1,152.64

The Bandurria Prudencio Saez 1700 is at the top of the line of the collection of bandurrias made by Prudencio Saez. Handcrafted entirely from solid woods that have first been carefully selected by the master luthiers at the Prudencio Saez workshop in Spain. This very special instrument is made with a solid spruce top, solid birdseye maple back and sides and ebony fingerboard. Lovely oval sound hole and gorgeous machine heads with wooden tuning pegs, the Bandurria Prudencio Saez 1700 is an instrument that immediately draws attention because of its beauty, sublime artistry and exquisite detailing. The impecable sound of this bandurria speaks for itself.

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Prudencio Saez

Prudencio Saez Mandolin S

$600.85

If you are looking for a mandolin that has been handcrafted in Spain by one of the best guitar makers in the country, the Mandolin S Prudencio Saez is a discerning choice. Unlike other low-cost mandolins made in Asia, the Prudencio Saez Mandolin S has been handmade by the master luthiers at the Prudencio Saez workshop in Valencia. These artisans select world-class woods to make this instrument: beautiful solid spruce for the top, exquisite sapelly for the body and ebony for the fingerboard. The knowledge garnered from generations of artisans has been applied to design and construct this superb mandolin. The Mandolin S Prudencio Saez is an instrument that produces a very lovely sound and comes at an affordable price. A must-have for mandolin players and guitar collectors everywhere.

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Alhambra

Bandurria Alhambra 6PA

$998.95

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

$813.79

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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Alhambra

Bandurria Alhambra 11PA

$1,517.41

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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