{"title":"Ready to buy","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore cuatros, maracas, bandolas and other instruments currently available to order through TuCuatro's regional marketplaces. Some pieces are held in local stock; others are made to order. Availability, prices, preparation times and delivery options depend on the instrument and your shopping country. Please review the product details and shipping options before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplora cuatros, maracas, bandolas y otros instrumentos disponibles para pedir en los mercados regionales de TuCuatro. Algunos están en inventario local y otros se elaboran por encargo. La disponibilidad, los precios, los tiempos de preparación y las opciones de envío dependen del instrumento y de tu país de compra. Consulta los detalles de cada producto antes de realizar tu pedido.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handcrafted-maracas-artesanales-from-carora-edo-lara-venezuela","title":"Handcrafted Maracas \/ Artesanales from Carora, Edo. Lara. Venezuela","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese handcrafted maracas have been made with all natural wood by an artisan from Venezuela. Normally used in folk music such as Joropo and Pajarillo, these maracas make a traditional gift for people who appreciate handcrafted instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials: tapara verde, capachos, cedar wood. Approximate shell diameter: 6 cm. Sold in pairs. Colour tones and gradients vary; photos are a reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent inventory is in Venezuela.\u003c\/strong\u003e National shipping availability and cost must be confirmed before purchase; this item is not stocked in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TuCuatro","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":11080710337,"sku":"LP-MARACA-EPC-SF-1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":16391250241,"sku":"LP-MARACA-EPC-SF-2","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":16391250305,"sku":"LP-MARACA-EPC-SF-3","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown \u0026 Black","offer_id":16391250369,"sku":"LP-MARACA-EPC-SF-4","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \u0026 Black","offer_id":16391250433,"sku":"LP-MARACA-EPC-SF-5","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gray \u0026 Black","offer_id":16391250497,"sku":"LP-MARACA-EPC-SF-6","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4097\/products\/Maracas-Artesanales-05.jpg?v=1571708556"},{"product_id":"mandolina-tapara-15-frets-environmentally-friendly","title":"Mandolina Tapara 15 Frets \/ Environmentally friendly","description":"\u003cp\u003eManufactured by Luthier Ángel Guillermo Mora Martínez (Guillo), the Tapara Mandolina is the perfect option for people looking for a rarity that not only looks good but also helps saving the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngel works from his workshop in South America, Venezuela, from where he finds the tapara in the nature and creates unique pieces for mandolina and nature lovers. He has developed this unique way to express his artistic creativity by using the Tapara, a fruit found in the woods, and use it as a primary source for his instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tapara mandolina:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 Frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapara fruit for the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar wood for the rest of the instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSounds like a Traditional Mandolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e This instrument is built in Venezuela, and that route is paused for now, so we are not taking orders for it today. If you would like one, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.tucuatro.com\/pages\/call-me-back\"\u003ewrite to us\u003c\/a\u003e and we will tell you honestly what is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TuCuatro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8055974559780,"sku":"AM-MATATACE-17TARWA","price":497.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4097\/products\/AM-MATATACE-17TARWA-01.jpg?v=1571708562"},{"product_id":"cuatro-cedar-mahogany-teak-acacio-fretboard","title":"Cuatro 17 Frets - Cedar \u0026 Mahogany|Teak \/ Acacio Fretboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Cuatro made of Caoba, with Cedar Soundboard and Acacio\/Ooak Fingerboard. Includes precision frets.  This instrument is tested and shipped by Edward Ramirez, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.zimbio.com\/photos\/C4+Trio\/20th+Annual+Latin+GRAMMY+Awards+Press+Room\/3In2WYPHnpk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLatin Grammy\u003c\/a\u003e winner and member of the famous group of cuatro players \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8zGkG6OAmUA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC4 Trio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the availability of woods, your cuatro will be produced with either mahogany\/teak soundboard or acacio\/nazareno fretboard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuatro is shipped from Colombia as soon the order is received; master musician Edward Ramirez (C4 Trio) inspects each unit before personally sending them to their final destination anywhere in the United States or Europe.  Shipping times are of an estimated 5 to 10 business days. \u003cstrong\u003eWhen Canadian stock is available, the corresponding unit ships directly from Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lb0qOuCUO7o\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListen to Stephan playing the Acacio Cuatro he obtained at our TuCuatro Store:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lL9V6-GV8g4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*photo reference. Instrument sold overall appearance and colors are the same, but wood knots and details may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo I receive the exact same instrument as depicted in the picture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Edward Ramirez controls the quality process and selects instruments by their quality of construction but also by their uniqueness.  Not all woods are cut the same way, thus, you will not receive the exact same instrument, but an instrument likely to be very close to the one depicted in the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo I have to pay duty fees?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the internal regulations of your country, you can be notified by the duty police about an additional duty fee payment, which will be due at the moment the package is delivered to you. Please check the internal rules for importing products before proceeding with the purchase, and also read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.tucuatro.com\/pages\/terms-conditions\"\u003eour terms and conditions here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHermoso cuatro fabricado con Caja armónica de cedro, Golpeador de teca, Trastera de corazón de Acacio o de Roble, Trastes de Alpaca y Clavijas de precisión. Este cuatro es seleccionado, probado y despachado por el cuatrista Edward Ramirez, ganador del \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.zimbio.com\/photos\/C4+Trio\/20th+Annual+Latin+GRAMMY+Awards+Press+Room\/3In2WYPHnpk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elatin grammy\u003c\/a\u003e y miembro de la famosa agrupación de cuatristas \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nZtAGo3dUak\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC4 Trio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl cuatro puede venir en dos variaciones dependiendo de las maneras disponibles, con\u003c\/span\u003e Golpeador de caoba o teca o \u003cspan\u003eTrastera de corazón de Acacio o de Nazareno.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Cuatro es enviado \u003cstrong\u003edesde Bogotá, Colombia;\u003c\/strong\u003e el músico Edward Ramirez maneja todos los preparativos del despacho. Se recibe en 5 a 10 días hábiles en cualquier dirección en Norte América o Europa. \u003cstrong\u003eCuando haya inventario disponible en Canadá, la unidad correspondiente se despacha directamente desde Canadá.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephan H.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQue cuatro tan maravilloso\u003cbr\u003eOn 5 Aug 2020: Estoy super contento con el cuatro que me llego aqui a Inglaterra hace unos dias. Tuve que esperar meses y meses por razon de los problemas en Venezuela, pero la espera valio la pena. Adrian y Edward de TuCautro ambos han sido super amables y honrados y los siento mucho como amigos. El cuatro tiene un sonido sagaz, maduro y profundo, Es la reina dRead more about review stating Que cautro tan maravillosoel los cuatros y cuando lo toco me lleva a mis quieridos llanos Venezolanos con sus riquezas biologicas y culturales. Mil gracias Tucuatro \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Ramirez","offers":[{"title":"Regular - Ships from Colombia","offer_id":66846813356147,"sku":"ER-CUCECAAC-17TRPBA-CO","price":865.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Regular - Ready in Canada","offer_id":32105389523059,"sku":"ER-CUCECAAC-17TRPBA","price":865.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fishman Ellipse Pickup \u0026 Pream","offer_id":32105389555827,"sku":"ER-CUCECAAC-17TRPBE","price":1790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pickup - Standard Electronics","offer_id":32119646027891,"sku":"ER-CUCECAAC-17TRPST","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4097\/products\/ER-CUCECAAC-17TRPBA-01.jpg?v=1579128177"},{"product_id":"bandola-llanera-europe-bound-one-off-display-instrument","title":"Bandola Llanera - Pieza única disponible en Venezuela","description":"\u003cp\u003eUna sola pieza disponible. Esta es exactamente la bandola llanera de cuatro cuerdas que aparece en las fotografías.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEs una oportunidad especial: la pieza se encuentra en Venezuela (Valencia), lista para coordinar su entrega. Formato tradicional de bandola llanera. Cuatro cuerdas. Clavijero ranurado con clavijas mecánicas. Acabado oscuro en fondo y aros, con detalles de contraste. La unidad de las fotografías es exactamente la que se ofrece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstado\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEl instrumento es nuevo, nunca ha tenido propietario, pero estuvo aproximadamente dos años expuesto en vitrina. Por esa razón presenta algunas marcas cosméticas visibles de exhibición, incluyendo pequeños roces y detalles en el acabado. Las fotografías muestran su estado real para que puedas evaluarlo con transparencia. Antes de la entrega revisaremos personalmente el instrumento para confirmar su estado general y que esté listo para tocar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntrega\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa bandola se encuentra en Valencia, Venezuela. Desde allí podremos coordinar recogida, entrega nacional o envío internacional según el destino final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolo existe una unidad disponible. Una vez vendida, esta oportunidad deja de estar disponible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TuCuatro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45501007757427,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4097\/files\/bandola-llanera-europe-one-off-front.png?v=1789490063"},{"product_id":"adelys-jimenez-venezuelan-cuatro-15-or-17-frets","title":"Adelys Jimenez Venezuelan Cuatro - 15 or 17 Frets","description":"\u003cp\u003eVenezuelan Cuatro by Adelys Jimenez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Venezuelan cuatro built by Adelys Jimenez, an experienced maker from Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdelys has built traditional Latin American string instruments for many years, with demonstrated work across several string-instrument families. The maker has shipped instruments internationally, including to the United States, for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 15-fret or 17-fret configuration. A case is included with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for one cuatro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument ships from Venezuela, with shipping calculated separately according to the destination. International orders may be subject to local import taxes, customs charges, or carrier fees depending on the destination country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelys Jimenez","offers":[{"title":"15 Frets","offer_id":66718221795443,"sku":"AJ-CUATRO-15TR","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"17 Frets","offer_id":66718221828211,"sku":"AJ-CUATRO-17TR","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4097\/files\/Cuatro15trastesadelysjimenes.png?v=1790401942"},{"product_id":"traditional-venezuelan-maracas-natural-tapara-dark-handles","title":"Maracas Llaneras Venezolanas, Tapara Natural, palo oscuro — Stock en Canadá","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaracas llaneras tradicionales de Venezuela, disponibles en Canadá.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePar de maracas elaboradas con \u003cstrong\u003etapara natural\u003c\/strong\u003e y mangos de madera de acabado oscuro. Un instrumento tradicional del joropo y de la música llanera venezolana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecio: USD $150 por el par.\u003c\/strong\u003e Si deseas un estuche duro, consúltanos por la opción de conjunto de USD $230; su disponibilidad se confirma antes de la compra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUbicación actual: Ottawa, Canadá.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenemos un par en inventario canadiense. Este par se envía desde Ottawa, con envío gratuito dentro de Canadá conforme a las opciones del checkout. Para un destino internacional, consúltanos antes de comprar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TuCuatro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66765948420211,"sku":"MAR-VE-TAP-MAD-01","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4097\/files\/MaracasLlanerasVenezolanas_TaparaNatural_palooscuro01.jpg?v=1790889250"},{"product_id":"traditional-venezuelan-maracas-natural-tapara-natural-wood-handles","title":"Maracas Llaneras Venezolanas, Tapara Natural, palo claro — Stock en Venezuela","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaracas llaneras tradicionales de Venezuela, disponibles en Venezuela.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePar de maracas elaboradas con \u003cstrong\u003etapara natural\u003c\/strong\u003e y mangos de madera de acabado claro. 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The included case and the physical condition of the unit should be confirmed before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping within Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e is configured for this Ottawa-stock listing. International delivery is not enabled for this local-stock listing while export rates are being verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe will confirm the particular instrument and packing details before sending it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Ramirez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67135266947187,"sku":"ER-CUCECAAC-17TRPBA-CA","price":865.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4097\/products\/ER-CUCECAAC-17TRPBA-01.jpg?v=1579128177"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.tucuatro.com\/collections\/ready-to-buy.oembed","provider":"TuCuatro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}