Professional Bolivian Walaycho – One-Piece Soto Mara & Ebony Fingerboard | Handmade

Discover the bright and distinctive character of the Bolivian walaycho, a traditional Andean string instrument known for its compact size, vibrant tone and expressive sound.

This professional walaycho is handcrafted in Bolivia from a single piece of Soto Mara wood and features an ebony fingerboard. Its traditional construction and carefully selected woods make it a beautiful instrument for musicians looking for authentic Andean craftsmanship and professional quality.

Each walaycho is individually handmade. Because these are artisan instruments made from natural woods, no two pieces are exactly alike. Wood grain, color, decorative details, rosette, headstock and other aesthetic characteristics may vary from one instrument to another.

The walaycho shown in these photographs is a reference example of the professional walaychos we offer.

We regularly have a variety of walaychos available. Some instruments may have similar woods, construction, decoration or characteristics to the model shown here, but because every piece is individually handcrafted, an identical instrument cannot always be guaranteed.

You are welcome to contact us before or after your purchase to coordinate the exact walaycho that will be sent to you. We will be happy to show you the instruments currently available and, whenever possible, send you photographs, sound samples or a video of the exact instrument before shipping.

Specifications:

• Instrument: Walaycho
• Level: Professional
• Main wood: Soto Mara
• Construction: Crafted from a single piece of Soto Mara wood
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Construction method: Handmade
• Strings: 10 strings / 5 double courses
• Condition: New
• Origin: Bolivia
• Instrument family: Andean string instrument / Charango family

Please note: The instrument pictured is a reference model. Due to the handmade nature of our walaychos, the exact instrument available may present natural variations in wood grain, color, decorative details and other characteristics.

If you are looking for a particular wood, appearance or sound character, please contact us. We will be happy to show you the walaychos currently available.