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Ecuador

Instruments

Name: Bandolin

Type: Lute > Chordophone

Region: Otovalo Ecuador, South America.

Luthier: Jorge Edwardo Campos Vela.

Acquisition Source: Rufus Guitars, Vancouver.

Acquisition Date: Circa year 1994/1995.

Description: The bandolin is a 15 stringed lute found in Ecuador. It is a close relative to the bandolla and bandurria. It is associated with the traditions of San Juanito (St. John). The bandolin has a total of 15-strings they are grouped in three strings per course. Each of the courses of strings are tuned in unison.
 
Bandolin Tunings
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Citations: Pacoweb.net > atlasofpluckedinstruments.com / southamerica >