The fado of Lisbon is usually accompanied by Portuguese guitar and viola de fado. This latter instrument has a body similar to that of the classical guitar but has steel strings. The viola VF50S model of Artimúsica has a solid spruce top.
The wood used in the manufacture of instruments has a great influence on sound, which is enriched over the years when the instrument is played. The Artimúsica Viola de Fado VF51S has a top in solid spruce, back and sides in selected solid walnut and a mahogany neck.
The wood used in the manufacture of instruments has a great influence on sound, which is enriched over the years when the instrument is played. The Artimúsica 30351 fado viola has top in solid pine flanders, bottom and sides in solid walnut and mahogany neck.
The viola de Fado keeps the general shape of the classical guitar but with slight structural changes so it can withstand the tension of the steel strings it uses. This model is a high end one, handmade with a solid Flandres pine top and solid rosewood back and sides.
The viola de Fado keeps the general shape of the classical guitar but with slight structural changes so it can withstand the tension of the steel strings it uses. This model is a high end one, handmade with a solid spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides.