The Vihuela is a 5-stringed instrument, with a vaulted back, for added resonance. It is tuned a-d-g-b'-e'. The Vihuela gives the Mariachi ensemble its unique sound. While it is traditionally used for rhythm and chordal accompaniment, recently musicians have made more clever use of the instrument's capabilities

• Decoratively bound body
  
• Geared machine heads
  
• Solid tacote top, with decorative soundhole rosette
  
• Cedar back and sides
  
• Granadillo fingerboard
  
• Nylon gig bag included
  

The Spirit Guide Vihuela package includes a QwikTune chromatic tuner and an extra set of strings