Construction of Charangos designed by Amado Espinoza. Amado has made modifications to the conventional Bolivian charango for a more ergonomic design, comfortable playing position, and acoustic clarity. It is one note lower, with a 42cm fingerboard. Materials: Jacaranda wood, ebony, pine, mother of pearl, metal tuning pegs. Internal pick-up for amplification.
In collaboration with Alberto Torrico, Master Charango Luthier for over 25 years, winner of the Charango d’Oro in the Festival de Aiquile, Bolivia, in multiple years.
This video demonstrates highlights of the artisanal process in Master Torrico’s workshop in Cochabamba, Bolivia, in 2019.
Music by Amado Espinoza
Video directed by Karen Lisondra
For more details and/or requests, please email: amadoespinoza@gmail.com
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4 Responses
Fantastic vid. Waiting For the next One! i would love to be friends 😀
Beautiful! It was so nice to watch it come alive!
Bendiciones para ti querido hermano, y espero poder escuchar en vivo ese charango ta bonito.
Maestro yo quiero uno muy hermosos esos charangos el mío en el que estoy aprendiendo es un charango de estudio y es sencillo yo yo quiero tener uno de esos yo vivo en Colombia