Cavaquinho Artimúsica CV16R Half Deluxe Ray Sound Hole Half Tops Machine Head

The Artimúsica CV16R Half-Luxury Cavaquinho with Stingray Soundhole and nickel plated machine head is a perfect example of Portuguese artisanal tradition applied to instrument construction.

Handcrafted with carefully selected solid woods, this cavaquinho embodies the essence of Portuguese sound while also distinguishing itself through its aesthetic and sonic quality. The Artimúsica CV16RHalf-Luxury showcases special care in the selection of materials, with a spruce and rosewood top divided into half-tops of contrasting tones, providing a striking visual appearance and a bright and balanced sound response.

The traditional stingray-shaped soundhole reinforces the instrument's traditional identity, keeping alive a musical heritage that spans generations. The back and sides, which can be made of walnut, cherry, sycamore, or Australian mahogany, add tonal richness and durability, while also giving the cavaquinho a natural finish of great elegance.

The poplar neck and rosewood fingerboard create a harmonious aesthetic continuity, while the open-pore top finish allows the wood to breathe and express its full resonance. The final shine highlights the natural grain, transforming each instrument into a unique piece. The set is completed by the nickel-plated machine head, which ensures stable and precise tuning, essential for consistent and reliable performances.

The sound of this cavaquinho is lively and expressive, ideal for those seeking a traditional Portuguese timbre with clarity and projection. Whether used in rusgas, viras, or in more modern contexts, it adapts easily, always preserving the cheerful and luminous character that defines this chordophone. Its versatility allows for exploring different tunings, opening space for creative experiments without losing its distinctive acoustic identity.

By choosing an Artimúsica instrument, they are taking home more than just a cavaquinho: they are ensuring the continuation of a legacy. Founded in 1992, but heir to a centuries-old tradition initiated by master Joaquim José Machado, Artimúsica continues to produce each piece by hand, respecting manufacturing techniques that convey authenticity and cultural value. Each cavaquinho is treated as a work of art, combining accumulated knowledge and careful innovation.

The Artimúsica CV16R Half Deluxe Ray Soundhole with Half Tops is the right choice for musicians who value authenticity, build quality, and a sound that remains true to the roots of traditional Portuguese music. An instrument that honors tradition, yet remains prepared for the future.

Specifications:

• Model: CV16R half deluxe

• Sound hole: ray M/T

• Top: spruce and rosewood, solid

• Back and sides: walnut, cherry tree, sycamore or australian mahogany, solid

• Neck: poplar

• Fingerboard: rosewood

• Machine heads: nickel plated

• Top finish: open pore

• Finish: gloss

Portuguese traditional instruments can present differences to the picture
shown in the website due to it's artisanal manufacturing,
specially in it's decoration.