Aquila Red Series Brazilian Cavaquinho 15CH Medium 4D 3G 2B 1D
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A new way to achieve bass notes... without losing brightness
With this Aquila Red Series set for Brazilian cavaquinho, the goal is clear: to achieve solid bass tones without sacrificing clarity and responsiveness. Traditionally, lowering the frequency required increasing the gauge, which could make the string sound more "dull" and less lively. Aquila takes a different approach here by adjusting the specific weight of the material to preserve a similar diameter while gaining depth.
Result: a set of cavaquinho strings with a brighter, more dynamic, and more homogeneous character, offering a smoother feel under the fingers. Whether you play energetic rhythm or melody, you benefit from better note sustain and a more precise attack, for an instrument that remains inspiring from the first to the last chord.
Technical specifications
| Tension | Medium | 1st cord pull | 24 |
| Type of cord attachment | Without | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Category | Other | Material | steel |
| Classification | Medium | Special feature | D tuning |
| Draw | 24-29-32-39 | ||
| Brand | Aquila | Number of strings | 4 |
| Series | Red Series Brazilian Cavaquinho | Tuning (notes) | D / B / G / D |
| Reference | 15CH | Gauges (mm) | D 0.60 mm; B 0.73 mm; G 0.81 mm; D 0.99 mm |
| Gauge | Medium | Supplier designation | 4D 3G 2B 1D |
Questions frequently asked
What tuning is intended for these cavaquinho strings?
The set is designed for tuning D / B / G / D, indicated as D tuning. The supplier designation 4D 3G 2B 1D follows the order of the four strings.
What are the gauges of the Aquila Red Series Brasilian Cavaquinho 15CH set?
The gauges are 0.60 mm for D, 0.73 mm for B, 0.81 mm for G, and 0.99 mm for low D. These correspond to the sizes 24-29-32-39.
Is the tension of this set medium?
The announced classification is Medium. This tension aims for a smooth feel under the fingers while maintaining a precise attack.
What material is used for the strings?
All four strings are indicated as steel. The Red Series adjusts the specific weight of the material to achieve greater depth with a similar diameter.
Does this set improve the bass of the cavaquinho?
The Red Series approach seeks to produce solid bass tones without sacrificing brightness. The set is claimed to have better note sustain and dynamic response. No specific string attachment type is specified.
