Detail 01
Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides
The source describes this combination as clear and projecting, with mahogany warmth, fullness, and sustain.

Independent shopping perspective
El Musico is a 10-string, right-handed acoustic-electric bajo quinto that combines a solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. Its acoustic character is described as resonant, clear, warm, and full, with projection and sustain for both driving rhythm work and melodic lines. The Fishman Rare Earth pickup extends it to amplified performances and studio recording. Players also get a cutaway for upper-fret access, plus a comfortable-profile neck with an adjustable truss rod and a 21-fret walnut fingerboard.


Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
The source describes this combination as clear and projecting, with mahogany warmth, fullness, and sustain.
Detail 02
Supports amplified sound for performances and studio recording.
Detail 03
Makes the upper frets accessible.
Detail 04
Allows the action and setup to be personalized.
Detail 05
These are described as helping sustain and overall resonance.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It uses a Fishman Rare Earth pickup.
The walnut fingerboard has 21 frets.
Yes, it is specified as right-handed.
Reference
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