A Brazilian pro cavaquinho, handcrafted in Portugal by Artimúsica. Perfect for traditional Samba in the typical D-G-B-D tuning (low to high) and for virtuoso playing. The Meio Luxo Cedar Cavaquinho offers outstanding sound and construction quality, full of tropical character that will make anyone fall in love with it. Exceptional in this price range, the entire body is made from selected solid woods, with no laminated parts.
Handcrafted in Portugal – with this cavaquinho, you can play the most beautiful Sambas and Choros. Artimúsica cavaquinhos are known for their full, guitar-like sound.
The top is made of solid cedar, while the back and sides are crafted from solid, selected walnut. The neck is mahogany, and the fretboard is Panga Panga, an exceptionally hard and durable wood designed to withstand intense and long-term use. A traditional cavaquinho built for virtuoso performances!
The design highlights the natural characteristics of the wood, giving it an organic and authentic look. The wide soundhole is subtly decorated, and the body features a fine border line, emphasising its shape. Beautiful finish! The tuning pegs are nickel-plated.
The electric version includes an integrated active pickup.
article n°: | A171020 |
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Brand: | Artimusica |
Body Material: | solid wood |
Ceiling: | cedar (solid) |
Finish: | matt |
Fretboard / Bridge: | panga panga |
Max. Ribs Width: | 80 mm |
Neck: | mahogany |
Nut Width: | 29 mm |
Pickup: | active, ohne, akkustisch |
Ribs / Back: | hand-selected, solid walnut |
Scale Length: | 345 mm |
Total Length of Instrument: | 565mm |
Tuning Peg: | nickel-plated |
Weight: | 0.69 kg |

Artimusica
Made in Portugal! In 1992, ARTIMÚSICA Instrumentos Musicais, Lda. was officially established with based on the idea to manufacture traditional Portuguese chordophones.
The main Luthiers Manuel Carvalho and José Carvalho learned this wonderful and traditional craft from their grandfather, a master in this skill, Joaquim José Machado, who until today remains a reference in the history of the Portuguese chordophones. The methods of the craft are more than a 100 years old and can be considered the secret behind the quality of Artimúsica's instrument and as a brand. The craftsmanship of their luthiers work is well known not only in Portugal but also internationally.
The name Artimúsica represents the company's heart: using their knowledge to make great quality instruments, treat them like a piece of art at an affordable price. Artimúsica take pride in their flagship instrument, the Portuguese Guitar, the main instrument played in the FADO music (UNESCO’s list of World´s Intangible Cultural Heritage). With their impeccable cavaquinhos and their outstanding sound qualities we are happy to add this European luthier to our range of selected cavaquinho manufacturers, knowing that the Samba scene will appreciate the art of the craft.
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