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4: William Cumpiano makes a
"thinline" cuatro (cont.)
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The rear-mounted tuning machines
are attached to the headstock after the finish has been polished. The coqui (Puerto
Rican tree toad) is a dry-transfer which was applied to the headstock before the
finish was sprayed on, so it lies under the finish. The tuning machines are a German brand of excellent-quality. Although the side-mounted tuners and the slotted headstock design are more traditional, many musicians prefer this configuration because it is much easier to attach the strings this way, and the quality of available five-course side-mounted tuners is far lower than individual rear-mounted tuners. |
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The nut and saddle have been carefully shaped and fitted, and the instrument is strung up. Finally, a series of careful playing adjustments are made to insure the greatest playing ease and... |
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...the instrument is now complete and ready for shipment. |
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The proud owner of this instrument is Daniel Torres of Oakland, California. |
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