As the Spanish colonized the islands of the Caribbean they brought many things, including musical instruments. Guitars were very popular and as time passed several new variants developed. In Puerto Rico the cuatro, with a violin-like shaped body, tuning in 4ths and a sound sort of between a mandolin and 12-string guitar, became the mainstay of jibaro music. These cuatros have been hard to find but now we can offer some that are made in America of hardwoods. They are modeled after fine traditional instruments and even incorporate some minor changes that improve intonation. The cuatro is a standard body style, tuned Bb-Ee-aa-dd-gg, and the top is quarter sawn solid hardwood. Matte finished for protection without sacrificing tone.
Puerto Rican Cuatro,Cedar face, mahogany back and sides, full open sound.
