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Cavaquinho - product guide

The cavaquinho started its long journey around the world in Portugal. Not only because of its handy size it was a perfect travel companion for many sailors and globetrotters. The small 4-stringed instrument travelled via Madeira, the Azores, the Cape Verde Islands all the way to Brazil and further on to Hawaii where it became the Ukulele. In Brazil it is manily played in the Choro and Samba, either with a plectrum or just picked with the fingers. Whether used for solo parts or for accompaning vocals, the cavaquinho has become an elementary part of Brazilian music!

Traditional tuning: d'-g'-b'-d“ (ré'-sol'-si'-re") - the widely spread 'afinação natural'.
Modern tuning: d'-g'-b'-e" (ré'-sol'-si'-mi") - those of you who already play the guitar will probably prefer this way to tune as you don´t have to learn much new. With the modern tuning, the cavaco basically uses the 4 highest notes of your guitar one octave up, so simply play like on your guitar, but without the 2 lowest strings.

Depending on what the musician prefers, there are of course other personal ways of tuning.

Typically the sound of a cavaquinho varies between an ukulele-like thin, light sound up to the more voluminous, warm and full sound of a guitar. Those different types of sounds that originate from the way the instrument has been built and its materials, are commonly used to represent certain styles and their pieces. The materials used for building the cavaco are the most important factor of sound influence. For example, a cavaco with a solid soundboard will have a stronger and clearly more differing sound than an instrument with a laminated board. Top-class instruments are completely made of solid wood.

Of course the is a wide range of different cavacos. First they differ from eachother by their construction and the material used for building them:
- Body and soundboard made of laminated wood
- Body made of lamitated wood, soundboard made of solid wood
- Body completely made of solid wood

Definitively! Though it is difficult to make a general statement whether a tone is warmer or softer or more brilliant due to the cavaquinho´s construction. In any case, a high percentage of solid wood will provide a higher-grade sound quality. As in the case of guitars, for making the sound boards of cavacos, conifer wood is often used. Laminated wood is the cheaper version - no doubt, still, in terms of sound quality this version remains remarkable! Another factor of influence is the body sides and, of course, the processing of the instrument. The cavaquinhos we offer are all approved and of reasonable up to high-end quality made by renowned brands for the different needs of musicians ranging from the professional soloist to the cavaco-learner.

- acoustic (without pick-up)
- with piezo (passive)
- with piezo and additional volume- and sound control (passive)
- active sound control

Active vs. passive pick-up:

- active pick-ups have an integrated preamp, passive ones don´t.
- active pick-ups need electricity to function, passive ones don´t.
- active pick-ups are a bit more expensive, but therefore have clearly better sound quality, less feedback, practical integrated tunding devices and additional sound control systems directly on the instrument.

If you start playing a cavaquinho, you will quickly notice that already in a small pagode ensemble a little amplifying does not do any harm and is often quite necessary in order to stand out between all the percussion instruments and the vocals. If you invest just a little more, the electric version is practically essential. Anyone who has once stood on a stage with a bateria knows how much more fun it is to play a cavaco with a well reachable volume control button.

In Brazil it is unusual to amplify cavaquinhos with integrated microphones. The danger with microphones is that the pick-up is strongly influenced by the very loud percussion instruments. That is the simple reason why especially in Samba schools the most common and popular version for pick-up systems without nasty feedbacks and technical reactions is the piezo pick-up.

Another close friend of the cavaquinho family is the Brazilian banjo. It is actually not so different in it´s size and shape, but does indeed have a very different sound: Concise and a lot more percussive than a cavaco, rich middle tones, penetrating and a lot louder due to its resonator. Traditional instruments have a wooden neck and body, only the resonator is made of metall. The sound is transmitted through a goatskin head. You play and tune it exactly like a cavaquinho, typical for playing a banjo are the fast and percussive rolls inbetween.

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Gopinho by Gope – Samba for the Next Generation!Gopinho 6” Rebolo: Small, light and compact - this little rebolo is easy to handle and perfect for young players, delivering authentic Brazilian percussion in a kid-friendly size.Meet Gopinho, Gope’s special line of kids’ percussion instruments! Designed for young sambistas, these small-sized, fully functional drums are lightweight, great-sounding, and loads of fun.With real Samba instruments in a size that fits little hands, Gopinho makes it easy for kids to explore rhythms, develop musical skills, and experience the joy of Brazilian percussion. Whether at home, in music class, or playing with a bloco, these drums offer a fantastic introduction to the world of Samba.Start the beat early – with Gopinho, the next generation of sambistas is ready to groove. 

€21.71*
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Timbal 14''x80cm yellow
Timbra
Timbal 14''x80cm yellow
14'' x 80 cm timbal with 16 high-tension hooks, aluminium shell80cm timbals are the perfect alternative if you find the 90cm models too big and heavy, without compromising on sound – the difference in sound is so small that even trained ears will hardly notice it.Compact timbal for crisp, high tunings, clear and smacky slaps, powerful open tones, rich basses – this model from the top brand Timbra with 16 hooks can withstand the highest tuning! Many Axé Pop bands, Samba Reggae blocos and also Samba schools in Rio have been following the trend of tuning timbals extremely high for quite some years. In order to better distribute the high forces that occur when tuning high and to avoid overloading the shell, the tension is distributed to the shell by using more hooks. An additional reinforcing ring helps to balance the pressure. The shell is built for tunings that would not be possible with a traditional timbal. Very well made instrument.A true visual standout and a tonal masterpiece, robust and high-quality, crafted in the authentic Bahian style – this timbal fits perfectly into diverse musical worlds, from Samba Reggae blocos and Rio style batucadas to Brazilian, jazz, pop, or world music bands. 

€246.00*
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Reco Reco Linha Brasil 4 springs
Gope
Reco Reco Linha Brasil 4 springs
Reco Reco Aluminium with 4 Springs - Linha BrasilLooking for the authentic sound of a Reco Reco? If you've experienced a Pagode session in Rio or watched one online, you know that unmistakable dry, sharp, and crisp tone—like a subtle caixa. This reco reco features a high-quality, neatly finished aluminium body, designed to deliver that signature sound.The four springs can be easily taped to reduce reverberation or muffled with your thumb for versatile sound control. Part of the Linha Brasil series, this reco reco pays tribute to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.Key Features:Material: Aluminium body with 4 springsPerfect for: Pagode and Samba de MesaDimensions: 28 cm x 9.8 cm x 7 cm (including springs)Bring the joy of Pagode to your music with this fun and iconic Brazilian percussion instrument!

€59.00*
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Pandeiro Super Light 10'' blue
Gope
Pandeiro Super Light 10'' blue
Pandeiro 10'' Super Light, blueUltra-light Pagode pandeiro with a 10'' diameter, featuring a transparent "cristal" head and a lacquered wooden frame for crisp, precise sounds. Professional sound meets durable hardware: a powder-coated rim and modern, bright-sounding jingles. A true power pandeiro – with an impressively lightweight frame that shines in any Samba session!Another genius lightweight from Gope, designed for top sound and comfort.

€149.00*
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Pandeiro Super Light 10'' orange
Gope
Pandeiro Super Light 10'' orange
Pandeiro 10'' Super Light, orangeUltra-light Pagode pandeiro with a 10'' diameter, featuring a transparent "cristal" head and a lacquered wooden frame for crisp, precise sounds. Professional sound meets durable hardware: a powder-coated rim and modern, bright-sounding jingles. A true power pandeiro – with an impressively lightweight frame that shines in any Samba session!Another genius lightweight from Gope, designed for top sound and comfort.

€149.00*
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Timbal 14''x90cm orange
Timbra
Timbal 14''x90cm orange
14'' x 90 cm timbal with 16 high-tension hooks, aluminium shellCrisp tuning, clear and smacky slaps, powerful open tones, rich basses – this model from the top brand Timbra with 16 hooks can withstand the highest tuning! Many Axé Pop bands, Samba Reggae blocos and also Samba schools in Rio have been following the trend of tuning timbals extremely high for quite some years. In order to better distribute the high forces that occur when tuning high and to avoid overloading the shell, the tension is distributed to the shell by using more hooks. An additional reinforcing ring helps to balance the pressure. The shell is built for tunings that would not be possible with a traditional timbal. Very well made instrument.More material, like tension hooks and reinforcing elements, naturally adds some weight. But once the timbal is on the stand on stage, the extra weight is no longer an issue – every gram is worth it for the sound! And with a good strap, you can still carry it comfortably as usual.A true visual standout and a tonal masterpiece, robust and high-quality, crafted in the authentic Bahian style – this timbal fits perfectly into diverse musical worlds, from Samba Reggae blocos and Rio style batucadas to Brazilian, jazz, pop, or world music bands.

€264.00*
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Timbal 14''x90cm green
Timbra
Timbal 14''x90cm green
Timbal 14'' x 90 cm mit 16 Spannhaken für hohe Spannung, AluminiumkesselHöchste Stimmung, klare und knackige Slaps, kräftige open Tones, satte Bässe - das Modell mit 16 Spannhaken der Top-Marke Timbra hält knackig-hohe Stimmungen aus! Viele Axé-Popbands, Samba Reggae Blocos und auch Sambaschulen in Rio folgen seit einigen Jahren dem Trend, Timbals extrem hoch zu stimmen. Um die hohen Kräfte, die beim Hochstimmen entstehen, besser zu verteilen und den Kessel nicht zu überlasten, wird die Spannung über mehr Spannhaken auf den Kessel verteilt. Ein zusätzlicher Verstärkungsring hilft bei der Kräfteverteilung. Der Korpus ist für die Stimmungen gebaut, die mit einer traditionellen Timbal nicht realisierbar wären. Sehr gute Verarbeitung.Mehr Material, wie Spannhaken und Verstärkungselemente, bedeutet natürlich auch mehr Gewicht. Doch sobald die Timbal auf der Bühne im Ständer steht, spielt das keine Rolle mehr – jeder zusätzliche Gramm ist es für den Sound wert! Mit einem guten Gurt kannst Du die Timbal natürlich auch einfach wie gewohnt tragen.Ein echtes optisches Highlight, ein klangliches Vergnügen, robust und hochwertig verarbeitet, im original Bahian Style – diese Timbal hat seinen Platz in verschiedenen musikalische Welten, von Blocos und Baterias hin zu Brasil-, Jazz-, Pop- oder Weltmusikbands.

€264.00*
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Timbal 14''x90cm yellow
Timbra
Timbal 14''x90cm yellow
14'' x 90 cm timbal with 16 high-tension hooks, aluminium shellCrisp tuning, clear and smacky slaps, powerful open tones, rich basses – this model from the top brand Timbra with 16 hooks can withstand the highest tuning! Many Axé Pop bands, Samba Reggae blocos and also Samba schools in Rio have been following the trend of tuning timbals extremely high for quite some years. In order to better distribute the high forces that occur when tuning high and to avoid overloading the shell, the tension is distributed to the shell by using more hooks. An additional reinforcing ring helps to balance the pressure. The shell is built for tunings that would not be possible with a traditional timbal. Very well made instrument.More material, like tension hooks and reinforcing elements, naturally adds some weight. But once the timbal is on the stand on stage, the extra weight is no longer an issue – every gram is worth it for the sound! And with a good strap, you can still carry it comfortably as usual.A true visual standout and a tonal masterpiece, robust and high-quality, crafted in the authentic Bahian style – this timbal fits perfectly into diverse musical worlds, from Samba Reggae blocos and Rio style batucadas to Brazilian, jazz, pop, or world music bands.

€264.00*
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