A demonstration of a newly arrived Charango made in La Paz Bolivia. Modified from a 10 string instrument (5 sets of paired strings) to an 8 string instrument (4 sets of paired strings). The normal pair of high E strings (sometimes a pair of high D strings) has been removed. Original strings replaced by E Sands' Flourocarbon strings. Two pieces are played. Firstly a folk tune which is followed by a verse and chorus of "Hotel California". The build quality is pretty good and the one piece headstock, neck and body is something I've not seen before. It has good intonation, a low action (a zero fret is used), excellent sustain and is very loud! It arrived in a substantial gig bag with woven Inca style patterns. A fascinating instrument with a lovely bell like chime to its sound.
