Description

10-String Puerto Rican Cuatro Guitar with Spruce Top, Walnut Back & Sides, Rosewood Fingerboard & 3-Band EQ

🎶 Embrace the Soul of Puerto Rico in Every Strum 🌴

The 10-String Puerto Rican Cuatro Guitar is more than an instrument—it’s the very heartbeat of Puerto Rican musical tradition. Crafted with a spruce top for bright projection, walnut back & sides for warm resonance, and a smooth rosewood fingerboard, this cuatro offers a rich, balanced tone that sings through every performance. Whether you’re playing plena, jíbaro tunes, or your own modern compositions, this cuatro brings authenticity and depth to your music. 🇵🇷✨

🔊 Plug In and Play: Built-In 3-Band EQ 🎸🔋

Ready for the stage or studio, this cuatro comes equipped with a 3-band EQ and a pre-installed 9V battery—so you can shape bass, mid, and treble frequencies on the fly. The discreet controls sit flush against the side, maintaining the instrument’s elegant lines while giving you total tonal control. From intimate acoustic sets to amplified performances, this cuatro adapts to your needs with ease. 🎤🔧

📋 Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Top	Solid Spruce
Back & Sides	Walnut
Fingerboard & Bridge	Rosewood
Strings	10 Strings in 5 Courses
Electronics	Built-In 3-Band EQ with 9V Battery Installed
Gears	Chrome-Plated Classical Guitar Machine Heads
Overall Length	34 in (86.4 cm)
Scale Length	20½ in (52.1 cm)
Nut Width	1⅞ in (47.6 mm)
Body Length	17½ in (44.5 cm)
Upper Bout Width	8 in (20.3 cm)
Lower Bout Width	11⅜ in (28.9 cm)
Weight	4 lbs (1.8 kg)

🌟 Key Features & Benefits

• 🌿 Authentic Tonewoods: Solid spruce top and walnut back & sides deliver clarity, warmth, and dynamic range.
• 🎼 Traditional 10-String Setup: Five double courses provide the classic cuatro shimmer and sustain.
• 🎚️ On-Board 3-Band EQ: Shape your sound with bass, mid, and treble controls—ideal for live and recording situations.
• 🔋 Pre-Installed Battery: Comes ready to plug in—no wiring or extra batteries needed out of the box.
• ⚙️ Chrome Gears: Smooth, precise tuning with durable classical machine heads.
• 📏 Comfortable Dimensions: Compact scale and lightweight design make long sessions a breeze.
• 🎶 Cultural Heritage: The Puerto Rican cuatro is the national instrument—join a 400-year-old musical tradition.

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

How do I tune the 10-string cuatro?

The standard Puerto Rican cuatro tuning is B–E–A–D–G (from highest to lowest course), each in octaves or unison depending on tradition. Use a digital tuner or tuning app for accuracy. 🎵📱

What styles of music can I play?

This cuatro excels in traditional genres—plena, aguinaldo, seis—as well as folk, jazz, and contemporary acoustic styles. The EQ lets you dial in a percussive bite for rhythmic strumming or a warm bass boost for melodic passages. 🎹🎻

How do I care for the spruce and walnut woods?

Wipe down the body and fingerboard with a soft, dry cloth after playing. Use guitar-specific polish sparingly on the spruce top and walnut sides, and condition the rosewood fingerboard with lemon oil once every few months. 🌲🛁

Can I replace the 9V battery myself?

Yes—simply remove the EQ control panel cover on the side, slide out the old battery, and insert a fresh 9V (PP3) battery. Always power off the EQ before swapping to protect electronics. 🔋🔧

Is this cuatro suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! Its comfortable scale length and lightweight build make it approachable, while the built-in EQ allows students to explore amplified sound without additional gear. 📚🎸

🎁 What’s in the Box?

• 1 × 10-String Puerto Rican Cuatro Guitar (EQ & 9V Battery Installed)
• 1 × Instruction Manual & Tuning Guide
• 1 × Protective Gig Bag
• 1 × Spare Set of Strings

💡 Playing & Performance Tips

• 🔊 Amplification: Connect to an acoustic amp or PA via the EQ output for stage-ready volume.
• 👐 Proper Posture: Rest the body on your thigh at a slight angle; keep fingers curved for clean fretting.
• 🎵 Course Crossings: Practice alternating between courses to master traditional cuatro rhythms.
• 🎶 Maintenance: Change strings every 3–6 months, depending on usage and climate.

🌟 Final Thoughts

The 10-String Puerto Rican Cuatro Guitar is your gateway to centuries of Caribbean musical heritage. Built with premium tonewoods, precision hardware, and modern electronics, it bridges tradition and technology in a lightweight, playable package. From the strings to the 3-band EQ, every detail is crafted to inspire your performance—whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or at home. Elevate your music with the cuatro that started it all! 🎶🏆

Ready to strum the sound of Puerto Rico? Order your cuatro today and carry a piece of history wherever you play! 🌍🎸