Viola Caipira APC CAI 9C Solid Cedar Rosewood
The APC CAI 9C is a premium handcrafted viola caipira made in Portugal using selected solid woods to deliver rich tone, excellent projection and outstanding harmonic complexity. Featuring the traditional 10-string, 5-course configuration, it provides the authentic sound of the Brazilian viola caipira. The solid cedar top combined with solid Indian rosewood back and sides ensures tonal balance, clarity, natural sustain and dynamic response. Its open-pore finish enhances the wood's resonance, resulting in a lively and natural sound.
Specifications:
- Model: CAI 9C
- Type: Viola Caipira
- Origin: Portugal
- Number of Strings: 10
- Configuration: 5 double courses
- Top: Solid Cedar
- Back: Solid Indian Rosewood
- Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length: 564 mm
- Finish: Open Pore
- Sound Characteristics: Excellent projection, rich harmonics, natural sustain, dynamic response
- Tone: Traditional Brazilian

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