alto prime bass contra - 4 guitars - 5 octaves

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hago's instrumentation . . .

is based on Niibori (what's this?) guitar orchestra instruments, which are tuned half an octave apart. The alto, prime, bass and contrabass guitars give the guitar the same standing as the string quartet, the brass band, the recorder consort, the chest of viols and the saxophone choir. The extended compass and rich tone bring music alive.

Meet our 4 different guitars

 

The prime (2nd from left) is a conventional classical guitar.
It's very versatile and features in all hago's arrangements

  

The contrabass (left) is tuned an octave below the prime.

The contra's rich, sustained depth adds majesty to the hago sound.

 bass alto contrabass and prime guitar

The alto (right) is tuned a fifth above the prime.

The thin strings and spruce table add a bright clarity to the hago sound.

 

The bass (2nd from right) is tuned a fourth below the prime.
The bass adds solidity and warmth to the hago sound

  

Our guitars are transposing instruments - different sized guitars but all the same to play

 

Visit our FAQ pages for more about transposition, tuning and strings