Product Overview
The Paracho Elite Tiple features a solid cedar top, cedar back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The Tiple also has an inlaid sound hole rosette and is available in a beautiful natural finish.
The Tiple Columbian 12 string guitar is a small unique South American guitar with 12 steel strings arranged in 4 triple courses. The Tiple is associated mainly with the Andean region of Colombia and is considered the national instrument. It is also found in Spain, Guatemala, and other South American countries. The four sets of steel strings are tuned to the same pitches as the treble strings of the guitar, with the middle string of the three lowest sets tuned an octave lower. The Tiple is typically used when playing Colombian folk music, American Folk or Jazz.
Paracho Elite Guitars are made in the legendary mountain village of Paracho, high in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico. Paracho artisans have been perfecting their craft for over 200 years. Many of the luthiers that work at the Paracho Elite shop are fourth and fifth generation musical instrument makers. These hand crafted, quality guitars are made from some of the finest woods. Each guitar has it's own unique styling and beautiful inlay craftsmanship. Most importantly, they produce remarkable sound and are played by recording and performing professionals.
Features:
- Paracho Elite Tiple 12 String Columbian Guitar
- Top: Solid Cedar
- Back: Cedar
- Sides: Cedar
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Nut Width: 2 1/32"
- Scale Length: 21 9/16"
- Color: Natural
- MPN: TIPLE
- UPC: 843544009906
