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» Bajo Sexto; Mexican 12-string bass guitar
Bajo Sexto; Mexican 12-string bass guitar
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Handcrafted by a Paracho master Luthier, th Bajo Sexto is a traditional Mexican 12-string bass guitar. Offers Mahogany back and sides, with a solid Cedar top, geared tuning machines, extensive soundhole inlay, and a reinforced neck. The twelve steel strings over 18 frets are normally played with a pick. For an excellent instructional video, see item number VID107. For replacement strings, see item number MIS021. For a form fitting, custom hardcase, see item number GUI028C.
Dimensions:
Total length: 41 inches
Body width: 15 inches
Scale length: 25-1/2 inches
Depth: 4-3/4 inches
Nut Width: 1-7/8 inches
Starndard tuning:
E, A, D, G, C, F
Most traditional players will remove the lowest string course, dropping the E from the standard tuning.
#1 "F" Unison; (Equal to third fret of "D" string on guitar)
#2 "C" Unison; (Fourth Down)
#3 "G" Unison; (Fourth Down)
#4 "D" Octave; (Fifth Up, Fourth Down)
#5 "A" Octave; (Fifth Up, Fourth Down)
#6 "E" Octave; (Fifth Up, Fourth Down) remove this course for Mexican set-up
$735.00
Item
Description
Price
Quantity
GUI028
Bajo Sexto
$735.00
GUI028C
Bajo Sexto Hard Case
$185.00
MIS021
Bajo Sexto Strings
$28.00
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