New Vihuela Mexican Guitar from Lucida
 January 24, 2005
Lucida has brought the beauty and tradition of Mexican guitars to the music-loving public with the release of the new Lucida Vihuela (LG-VH1).
The Lucida Vihuela features a rounded wood back, a nato top and neck, a spruce bridge, a decorative inlaid rosette, half-herringbone purfling and a rosewood nut and fingerboard. The guitar also comes with Mexican nylon vihuela strings.
The vihuela, a guitar traditionally used as a rhythm instrument for classical and mariachi music, has four frets and is known for its rounded back and vibrant tone.
The Lucida Vihuela lists at $289 and is part of a family of new traditional instruments from Lucida, including the Lucida Guitarron Mexican bass and the Lucida Bajo Sexto, both showcasing the rich and resonant sound that the instruments are known for.
For more information, visit their web site at www.lucidaguitars.com. | 
