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The Cuatro is a standard body style, tuned BB-EE-AA-DD-GG, and the top is quarter-sawn solid hardwood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Spruce Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapele Back \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by APC Musical Instruments in Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with nice soft case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel #: CUAPR100\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18243028877408,"sku":"str241","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/PuertoRicanCuatroSTR241-23.jpg?v=1776098293"},{"product_id":"apc-lute-guitar","title":"APC Lute Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs it a guitar or a lute? 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It plays a key role in the Cuban s\u003cem\u003eon\u003c\/em\u003e musical style and in many Afro-Cuban inspired bands. It is sometimes referred to as \"Cuban tres guitar.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the low pitch to the highest, the principal tuning is in C Major: G-C-E. Today many tresoros are playing a step up: A-D-F# or D Major. On this tres, the G and E strings are doubled at an octave, giving a much richer sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComes with very nice soft case. This 100 model features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Fine-Grained Cedar Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapelli Back \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Pore Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVideo below shows the spruce top version without a pickup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gJ070tDbwu8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41750460891310,"sku":"GUI386P","price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/CubanTresGUI386P-01.jpg?v=1776100593"},{"product_id":"viola-da-terra-strings","title":"Viola da Terra Strings","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell-made Viola da Terra string set from APC. These are designed specifically for the Portuguese Viola da Terra and tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .009p(2)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .011p(2)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .012p\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .009p\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .020w\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .009p(2)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .028w\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e .012p(2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPC SKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sku\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMECOTER001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45864780988590,"sku":"MIS320","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/Viola-da-Terra-scaled-1.jpg?v=1776103082"},{"product_id":"apc-tres-cubano-cedar-top","title":"APC Tres Cubano, Cedar Top, with Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Cuban Tres is a guitar-like rhythm instrument with three courses of two strings each (six strings in all). It plays a key role in the Cuban s\u003cem\u003eon\u003c\/em\u003e musical style and in many Afro-Cuban inspired bands. It is sometimes referred to as \"Cuban tres guitar.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the low pitch to the highest, the principal tuning is in C Major: G-C-E. Today many tresoros are playing a step up: A-D-F# or D Major. On this tres, the G and E strings are doubled at an octave, giving a much richer sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComes with very nice soft case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Cedar Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapele Back \u0026amp; Sides\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by APC Musical Instruments in Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlso available with a built-in pickup. The version with the pickup has a cutaway body and a cedar top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003eDemo of the spruce top version\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gJ070tDbwu8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46216237220014,"sku":"GUI386","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/CubanTresCedarTopGUI386-32.jpg?v=1776103242"},{"product_id":"portuguese-cavaquinho","title":"Portuguese Cavaquinho","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe find this Portuguese cavaquinho genuinely hard to put down once you pick it up. The open-pore finish lets the wood breathe naturally, and that characteristic triple-aperture soundhole gives it a voice that feels both bright and focused. If you have been curious about the instrument that helped give birth to the ukulele, this is a wonderful place to start that conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is solid spruce, chosen for its well-established balance of stiffness and responsiveness. Sapelli back and sides complement the spruce with a warm, slightly punchy low-mid character. The open-pore finish allows the wood to vibrate as freely as possible, which is a deliberate choice that benefits tone over appearance. The mustache-style wooden bridge and slotted headstock with gold-toned tuners are both functional and true to the traditional Portuguese aesthetic. The fretboard carries approximately 12 frets to the body join and seats four strings in the classic cavaquinho configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#Frets: 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale length: 13.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1.375 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 22 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid spruce top rewards even modest playing with a clear, cutting tone that projects well in both intimate and ensemble settings. The scale length sits comfortably between a ukulele and a small guitar, making chord shapes accessible without feeling cramped. Because this instrument is closely related to the cavaquinho traditions of Lisbon and Porto, it responds particularly well to the rhythmic strumming patterns of fado accompaniment, though players drawn to choro, folk, or world music will find it equally at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese cavaquinho is widely regarded as one of the direct ancestors of the Hawaiian ukulele, brought to the islands by Portuguese sailors and laborers in the late nineteenth century. The instrument has remained central to fado and Portuguese folk traditions, valued for its compact size and penetrating treble voice. This example from APC reflects that heritage faithfully, featuring the distinctive triple-aperture soundhole design associated with the regional Boca de Raia style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this cavaquinho has an open-pore finish, it is more sensitive to humidity fluctuations than instruments with a thick lacquer coat. Store it in a case when not in use and aim to keep relative humidity between 45 and 55 percent. Wipe down the strings and fretboard with a clean dry cloth after each session. The tuning machines benefit from an occasional drop of light machine oil at the gear housing. If the open-pore surface shows minor scuffs over time, a light application of lemon oil on the unfinished wood surfaces can help condition and protect them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025857003694,"sku":"STR268","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/IMG_3238.jpg?v=1781380845"},{"product_id":"brazilian-cavaquinho","title":"Brazilian Cavaquinho","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe were drawn to this Brazilian Cavaquinho the moment we held it — the open-pore finish gives it a raw, honest feel that you just don't find at this level, and the solid spruce top has a clarity and responsiveness that immediately sets it apart. It sits comfortably in hand thanks to its compact proportions, and there's a liveliness to the strings that makes you want to keep playing. This is the kind of instrument that earns its place in a serious collection while remaining genuinely approachable for players just discovering the cavaquinho tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is crafted from solid spruce, a tonewood prized across instrument families for its bright projection and long-term tonal development. The back and sides are built from Sapelli, a wood closely related to mahogany in density and resonance, offering a warm and well-balanced sonic character. The open-pore finish allows the wood to breathe naturally and gives the instrument an authentically handcrafted appearance. An ornate rosette surrounds the soundhole, and white binding frames the spruce top with a clean, traditional look. The slotted headstock is shaped from a lighter contrasting wood and fitted with a set of tuning machines for reliable tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 23 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale length: 14 3\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width: 1 3\/8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody depth: 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brazilian cavaquinho is the foundational rhythm instrument of choro and samba, and this instrument delivers the bright, cutting tone those styles demand. The solid spruce top responds quickly to light strumming and fingerpicking, producing a crisp attack with pleasing sustain. Despite its smaller size the instrument is easy to navigate even for hands accustomed to larger instruments. The 3-inch body depth contributes to a full, resonant projection without adding unnecessary bulk. Players exploring Brazilian music traditions will find this cavaquinho well-suited to both rhythmic strumming patterns and single-note melodic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cavaquinho is a four-string instrument with deep roots in Portuguese and Brazilian musical culture. The Brazilian variant evolved distinctly from its Iberian ancestors and became a cornerstone of urban popular music in Rio de Janeiro, where it drives the harmonic and rhythmic core of choro ensembles and samba groups. APC is a respected maker of Iberian and Latin American stringed instruments, bringing traditional lutherie methods to instruments built for working musicians and enthusiastic learners alike. This model, the Brazilian Cavaquinho from APC, represents a considered entry into that tradition with quality materials and authentic construction at its foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the cavaquinho in a case or on a wall mount away from direct sunlight and heating vents. Wood instruments are sensitive to humidity fluctuations; aim to maintain relative humidity between 45 and 55 percent, and use a small humidifier in drier climates or during winter months. Wipe down the strings and body after each playing session with a soft dry cloth. The open-pore finish does not require special polish; avoid silicone-based products. Periodically check the tuning machines for any looseness and tighten the mounting screws gently if needed. Have the instrument set up by a qualified luthier if the action or intonation requires adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025861132462,"sku":"STR267","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/IMG_3227.jpg?v=1781381366"},{"product_id":"charango-basic","title":"Bolivian Charango, APC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bolivian charango pairs traditional Andean character with quality tonewoods for a clear, expressive sound. The solid spruce top provides brightness, projection, and quick response, while the solid mahogany back and sides, carved from a single piece of wood, add warmth, depth, and a balanced midrange. Together, they produce the lively sparkle and rhythmic clarity that charangos are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Portugal by APC, this instrument is well suited to folk ensembles, solo performance, or players exploring South American music for the first time. A fine choice for musicians seeking an authentic charango with dependable materials and a vibrant, musical voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack and Sides\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Open pore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApproximate Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 25 5\/8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Length:  9 1\/4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Depth:  3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper Bout Width:  5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower Bout Width: 6 1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1 7\/8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut to Bridge: 15 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e# Frets: 18\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47243801886894,"sku":"STR269","price":759.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/IMG_2111.jpg?v=1776104274"},{"product_id":"charango-professional","title":"Bolivian Charango with Rosette, APC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bolivian \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/larkinthemorning.com\/blogs\/articles\/charango-andean-armadillo-lute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003echarango\u003c\/a\u003e features a solid spruce and ovangkol top with a mahogany body carved from a single piece of wood. Check out the lovely inlaid binding and carved rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Portugal by APC, this instrument is a fine choice for musicians seeking an authentic charango with dependable materials and a vibrant, musical voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid spruce \u0026amp; ovangkol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSides and back\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApproximate Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 25 5\/8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Length:  9 1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Depth:  3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper Bout Width:  5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower Bout Width:  6 1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1 7\/8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut to Bridge: 15 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e# Frets: 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47243834327214,"sku":"STR270","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/IMG_2118.jpg?v=1776104282"}],"url":"https:\/\/jp.larkinthemorning.com\/en\/collections\/apc.oembed?page=2","provider":"Lark in the Morning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}