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| Author: | vachterman [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | got info on the Brazilian Cavaquinho? |
i have long been interested in building such a thing but cant find much info about it. from what i could gather its very close to the Hawaiian ukulele, but i'm sure there are differences. any help will be much appreciated! Udi. |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: got info on the Brazilian Cavaquinho? |
I have a cavaco rosette, tuners and plans stored away somewhere that I can't seem to find since I moved my shop. I have put out a call to my Brazilian luthier friends to see what I can find for you. |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: got info on the Brazilian Cavaquinho? |
Here is what I was able to find out. http://www.henriquecazes.com.br/imagens/cavaco2.jpg Measurements used for the classic cavaquinho Medidas usadas no cavaco clássico: 7,5 cm de altura no pé do braço - 7.5 cm body depth at neck 8,0 cm no tróculo traseiro - 8 cm. body depth at butt end escala 34 cm - scale 34cm largura na pestana 2,7 cm - nut width 2.7 cm. largura da escala no 12º traste 3,8 - fretboard width at 12th fret 3.8cm raio da boca 3,0 cm - soundhole diameter 3 cm. 3 leques apenas, no tampo e duas travessas - 3 fan braces and two transverse braces 3 travessas no fundo com distâncias proporcionais às do fundo do violão - 3 back braces spaced proportionately to the guitar back There is a luthier in Salvador, Bahia that is using an X brace for his cavacos. http://www.jpcharlesluthier.com/por5.htm I hope this info helps. |
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