Handmade Bolivian Charango by Maestro Figueredo – Naranjillo & Jacaranda

Discover the distinctive voice and craftsmanship of the traditional Bolivian charango, one of the most emblematic string instruments of the Andes.

This beautiful charango is handcrafted in Bolivia by Maestro Figueredo, combining traditional Andean instrument making with carefully selected natural woods and artisan craftsmanship.

The instrument is made with Naranjillo wood and features a spruce soundboard, a Jacaranda fingerboard, and nickel silver frets. The nut and saddle are made of bone, following the traditional construction used in the quality instruments we offer.

The natural grain and warm tones of the Naranjillo and Jacaranda give this charango an elegant and authentic appearance, while its handcrafted construction means that every instrument has its own individual character.

Each charango is made individually by hand. Because natural woods are used, variations in wood grain, color, decorative details, headstock and other aesthetic characteristics are normal and are part of what makes every instrument unique.

Crafted by Maestro Figueredo

This charango was crafted by Maestro Figueredo, continuing Bolivia’s long tradition of handmade charango making.

Rather than being a mass-produced instrument, each piece reflects the natural characteristics of the woods and the individual work of the artisan who created it.

Specifications

Instrument: Charango
Maker: Maestro Figueredo
Main wood: Naranjillo
Soundboard: Spruce
Fingerboard: Jacaranda
Frets: Nickel silver
Nut: Bone
Saddle: Bone
Construction: Handmade
Condition: New
Origin: Bolivia
Instrument family: Andean string instrument / Charango family

The Instrument Shown in the Photographs

The exact charango shown in the photographs is currently available. If it is still available at the time of your purchase, this is the exact instrument you will receive.

Because our instruments may also be available through our physical store in Bolivia, there is a possibility that the instrument shown could be sold there before the online listing is updated.

If this happens, we will contact you before shipping and show you photographs, sound samples or a video of the charango currently available. We will never substitute the instrument shown with another one without contacting you first.

Any alternative charango offered will have similar materials, construction and characteristics. However, because each instrument is individually handcrafted, no two charangos are exactly alike.

You are always welcome to contact us before purchasing to confirm availability or to request additional photographs, a sound sample or a video of the exact instrument.

Each instrument is carefully prepared in Bolivia, the birthplace of the charango tradition.