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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.