mariachi instruments
All of our guitarron strings are hand-made to order, by skilled and dedicated artisans.
We use pure, authentic materials including copper, silver-plated copper, bronze, brass and red copper for our basses (GDA).
Our treble (AEC) strings are made with a hard nylon core, and wrapped with soft nylon. They are available in either standard (medium) tension, heavy tension, or light tension.
Our 'Especiales' Treble Sets are a CustomLab creation, made with a synthetic silk-core and wrapped in soft nylon. They are warm and bright, even tone, very much like traditional gut strings, with a balanced, medium tension. Our ‘Especiales’ last typically 2 -4 times the length of normal trebles sets.
Are you a pro? Take advantage of our special deals. Pro-Packs are boxes of 3 full sets, plus 2 half sets of metal basses. Pro-Packs are designed to last for 6-12 months of professional use, saving you time, money ($20-$25), and allowing you to always be prepared for your gigs.
The standard in Vihuela used by more and more vihuela players every day!
Available in three common tension formulations, Light, Standard, Heavy and in our special Balanceadas, formulated to have even tension across the vihuela.
-Standard tension: (A 0.040) (D 0.032) (G 0.028) (B 0.040) (E 0.032)
-Light tension: (A 0.036) (D 0.028) (G 0.025) (B 0.036) (E .0028)
-Heavy tension: (A 0.040) (D .0036) (G 0.032) (B 0.040) ( E 0.032)
-Balanced tension: (A .040) ( D 0.032) (G 0.025) (B 0.036) (E 0.028)
Are standard monofilament vihuela sets too bright for you? Try these out! They are our special fiber core center with a nylon wrap. Two tensions available: Balanced/Medium and Heavy.
Are you a Pro? Save money on shipping and take advantage of a great price. Our ProPacks Monofilament Sets are boxes of 12 sets of Vihuela with your choice of color and tension.
Our ProPack FiberCore sets are boxes of 6 sets of hand-made Vihuela strings, available in white only. Please allow 2-4 weeks.
*FiberCore strings are not recommended for use with guitar picks.
An assortment of nylon monofilament .025" .028" .032" .036", .040" and .045" to fully replace monofilament trebles on Arpas Jarochas/Veracruzanas and Arpas Jalisciences. Includes clear, red and blue strings. With Extras.
Standardized Full Harp Sets for Mariachi and Jarocho harp sets feature hand wound mid and bass strings with red and blue G/Sol and C/Do, sets include extra monofilament trebles in clear, red, and blue in gauges .025, .028, .032, .036, .040 and .045.
*please include in the notes section of you order, any measurements you can provide to allow us to create the best strings for your harp. any measurements you can provide will help, including the first and last string lengths, tuning, maker, harp type or region, and any information on the strings you currently have on it, gauges, etc.
the more information you allow us the better.
thanks and keep on playing!
-jacob