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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Paracho Elite Bajo Sextos & Quinto updated April 21, 2011
    Paracho Elite Alvarado LPD Music introduces a new premium line of Latin-themed stringed instruments, Paracho Elite Guitars, formerly known as Lone Star Guitars. Paracho Elite guitars feature premium woods, solid tops, new bracing technology, new exclusive designs, and vastly improved quality control.

    The name Paracho Elite pays tribute to the Mexican village of Paracho, known as the guitar building capital of the world, where artisans have been perfecting their craft for more than 200 years. Many of the luthiers who produce Paracho Elite instruments are fourth and fifth generation musical instrument makers.

    These are handcrafted high quality instruments made from the finest woods in Paracho, high in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Because they are handmade and not mass-produced, each guitar features unique styling with beautiful decorative inlays. The solid cedar tops produce an excellent tone which improves with age.

    Paracho Elite products can occasionally be backordered with our supplier. Feel free to contact us for availability before ordering. We will inform you if the item you order is not immediately available.

    Bajo Quinto | Pickup Option | Cases and accessories

    Bajo Sextos

    VICTORIA -- list price $399, our price $319.00

    Traditional styling. Fits into any ensemble wih tone and clarity.

    • Solid cedar top
    • Cedar back and sides
    • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
    • Detailed body binding
    • Decorative pieces around bridge
    • Gloss finish




    BRAVO
    list price $499, our price $399.00

    Traditional styling with mahogany back and
    sides. A mainstay of the LoneStar line, and
    a very popular model for many musicians.

      -- Solid cedar top
      -- Mahogany back and sides
      -- Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
      -- Detailed body binding
      -- Gloss finish



    HIDALGO -- list price $399, our price $319.00

    Featuring a thin body design. Natural top and mahogany stained sides.

    • Thin 3 1/8-inch body
    • Solid cedar top
    • Cedar back and sides
    • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
    • Detailed body binding
    • Satin matte finish



    PRESIDIO
    list price $799, our price $639.00

    Elaborately decorated, the Presidio features an abalone inlaid rosette, double-figured binding, an inlaid pearloid star on the headstock, and Paracho's signature cutaway.

      -- Solid cedar top
      -- Indian rosewood back and sides
      -- Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
      -- Laminated rosewood headstock



    ALVARADO -- list price $999, our price $799.00

    Gorgeously decorated with abalone inlay work on the soundhole rosette and generous
    side treatments, plus detailed body binding.

    • Solid cedar top
    • Indian rosewood back and sides
    • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
    • Abalone inlaid rosette and side treatments
    • Detailed body binding




    Bajo Quinto (10 strings)

    LAREDO -- list price $399, our price $319.00

    Traditional styling. Full-bodied tone.

      -- Poplar top
      -- Cedar back and sides
      -- Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
      -- Striped body binding
      -- Satin matte finish







    ODESSA
    list price $399, our price $319.00

    Thin body design with a natural top and mahogany stained sides.

    • Thin 3 1/8 inch body
    • Poplar top
    • Cedar back and sides
    • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
    • Striped body binding
    • Satin matte finish


    Pickup Option

    Get a Fishman Classic 4 Pickup/Preamp system installed on any Paracho Elite instrument! Has a 4-band EQ with undersaddle pickup.

    Add pickup to cuatro -- $160.00
    Pickup for guitar, requinto, bajo sexto, bajo quinto, tres, tiple, vihuela, guitarron -- $145.00


    Cases and accessories

    Please note, the items listed below are not usually in stock, but we can order them. Our supplier has a minimum order charge for parts & accessories. If you are ordering parts under $50, there may be a surcharge of $5 we must apply to your order. We will contact you if this is the case.

    Mandolin gig bag -- $19.95
    Heavy duty padded nylon
    Cuatro case -- $75.00
    Deluxe hardshell case
    Requinto case -- $80.00
    Deluxe hardshell case
    Bajo Sexto case -- $95.00
    Arched top case
    Bajo Sexto machine heads -- $19.95
    Cuatro machine heads -- $19.95
    Guitarron machine heads -- $39.95


    Strings

    Cuatro strings -- $17.50
    Guitarron strings -- $29.95
    Vihuela strings -- $7.25
    Tres Cubano strings -- $8.95
    Bajo sexto strings, steel -- $29.95
    Bajo sexto strings, bronze -- $29.95
    Bajo quinto strings -- $24.95