Description
Spanish BANDURRIA (LAUD) GARRIDO 12 strings
Made in Madrid, probably in the 50s and 60s
Favourite instrument of South American orchestras (seen in ‘Bueno vista social club’ by Wim Wenders, or Spanish orchestra…)
From the mandolin family, but with a more rounded ‘onion body’ shape, flat body and 12 strings, classical tuning : A E B F# C# G# ,
can also be tuned in unison like a guitar and played like a 12-string guitar.
All solid wood, Spanish-style construction, identical to period Spanish guitars:
Spruce top
Walnut back and sides
To listen to the sound of a similar bandurria, go to youtube with the title/search: ‘1920s Spanish bandurria’.
with a Hard case and a shoulder strap (Nikkon) ,
new Laud strings.
Some minor wear, but in (very) good condition considering its age.
Secure home shipping all over the world.
