{"product_id":"armadillo-charango-solid-naranjillo-wood-handmade-andean-instrument","title":"Armadillo Charango – Solid Naranjillo Wood Handmade Andean Instrument","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis charango is a true Andean masterpiece, entirely handcrafted from a single block of solid wood, combining tradition, artistic detail, and excellent sound quality. The back is intricately carved in the shape of an armadillo (quirquincho), a cultural symbol of the Andes, made from noble woods like naranjillo and spruce top, offering a warm and bright tone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIts edges are delicately inlaid with mother-of-pearl, adding a fine artisan touch. It features a double back for enhanced resonance and acoustic balance. The fretboard includes nickel silver (alpaca) frets, known for their durability and smooth playability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBoth the nut and saddle are made from treated cow femur bone, carefully calibrated for perfect intonation. The headstock is crafted from Jacaranda leaf wood and fitted with premium long tuning pegs for precise, stable tuning. Designed for musicians who seek functional and collectible instrument\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Main wood: Solid naranjillo (carved from a single piece)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Soundboard: Spruce (pino abeto)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Frets: Nickel silver (commonly called “alpaca”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Nut and saddle: Treated cow femur bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Headstock: Jacaranda leaf wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Tuning pegs: Long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • 100% handcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIdeal for collectors.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andean Music","offers":[{"title":"Without hard case","offer_id":53488493592876,"sku":null,"price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With hard case (+$150)","offer_id":53488493625644,"sku":null,"price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/5781\/5340\/files\/Photoroom_20260801_231053.jpg?v=1785642802","url":"https:\/\/andean-music.com\/products\/armadillo-charango-solid-naranjillo-wood-handmade-andean-instrument","provider":"Andean Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}