APC Viola Da Terra

The Viola da terra is a small guitar-like instrument from the Azores Islands in Portugal. Similar to the Viola Braguesa, it has an adorned top with two heart-shaped soundholes. With 12 strings, the lower 2 courses have 3 strings each (2 of them high octaves and the third a low octave), and the higher 3 courses have 2 strings each, all tuned in unison. It is tuned A3 A3 A2, D4 D4 D3, G3 G3, B3 B3, D4 D4. Comes with very nice gig bag.

Made by APC Musical Instruments in Portugal.

• Spruce Top
• Pau Santo Back and Sides
• Mahogany Neck
• African Blackwood Fretboard
• 19 Frets

VTR AC SMI - S.Miguel Açores