This Paracho Elite "Gonzales" Requinto (HANDMADE IN PARACHO, MEXICO) is designed traditionally with a a solid cedar top. A solid wood top with the feel of a pro instrument. Features nice sound hole and binding treatments. Tuned from highest to lowest strings: A-D-G-C-E-A. The requinto guitar is a six-string nylon guitar with a scale length of 530 to 540mm, this is about 18% smaller than a standard guitar scale (650 to 655mm). Many requintos have cutaways. Requintos made in Mexico typically have a deeper body than a standard guitar (110mm as opposed to 105mm). In Mexico, the requinto is typically used in a "trio romantico", which includes the use of two other guitars along with the requinto. The requinto is a beautiful mariachi guitar with a bright and responsive tone similar to a classical guitar, but with a higher pitch and a traditional body style. The Requinto plays lead in mariachi bands, and is often used to form the "trio romantico" a traditional folkloric style of mariachi music.
The Paracho Elite Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Paracho Elite guitars are warranted to their original owner, with proof of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship.
- The company shall reserve the right to replace or repair any instrument that is found to be defective by the company.
- There is no guarantee for abusive treatment, neglect or damage caused by exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Any questions regarding your Limited Lifetime Warranty, please call us.
Guitar Care for your Paracho Elite Instrument
For the absolute best performance of your Paracho Elite instrument please follow these guidelines:
- Avoid sudden changes of temperature.
- Try to maintain the temperature at a constant 70-75 degrees and the humidity between 45—50% wherever you store your guitar.
- Avoid leaving your instrument in a hot/cold vehicle for more than 20 minutes.
- Your instrument should remain in it's case when not in use.
- A humidifier should be maintained in your case at all times.
