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No. 014 / Charangos & Andean
Charango in the Ayacucho style
Abel Quispe, Cusco, c. 1968
US$1,450 Restored
A carved-bowl charango from the Cusco workshop of Abel Quispe, with a bright, focused voice and a well-worn neck. Restored in our workshop and strung in nylon.
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Specification
- Maker
- Abel Quispe
- Origin
- Cusco
- Date
- c. 1968
- Top
- Spruce
- Back & sides
- Naranjillo, carved one-piece bowl
- Scale length
- 370 mm
- Stringing
- 5 double courses
- Condition
- Restored
- Ref.
- EFMA-0014
Condition and workshop notes
Two old top cracks cleaned and cleated. Bridge reglued, frets dressed, new bone nut and saddle. Original tuners retained and serviced. Light wear to the finish consistent with age.
Buying from us
Instruments are shipped in a fitted case, fully insured, with a written condition report. You may return any instrument within 30 days. Viewings at the workshop can be arranged by appointment.
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US$1,813
Reviews
4.7 / 3 reviews★★★★★
“Careful packing and clear communication throughout. The instrument sounds wonderful.”
★★★★☆
“A fine instrument. Shipping to Peru took longer than expected, but it arrived safely.”
★★★★★
“They answered every question about the restoration before I bought. Highly recommended.”