Walata Concert Tweaked Quenacho - Kenacho Flute Bamboo w. Deluxe Case
The quenacho (kenacho) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quenacho produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for countless generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.
Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quenacho is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.
These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.
They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quenacho has a musical span of 3 octaves.
The professional concert quenachos you see here are exceptional instruments made from South American bamboo.
Concert Tweaked Expert Bamboo Quenacho
All the flutes for sale on Original Artisan are professional instruments and operate at a high standard and these Walata flutes are no exception.
These have also been specifically ‘tweaked’ by the producers to ensure they are exceptional instruments and perform to the highest possible standard.
These Walata bamboo quenacho flutes are thicker, more rustic and slightly harder to play than other types of bamboo quenacho, designed for the hands of a more experienced quenacho player, this Walata flute produces a much more solid, sweeter sound than many of it’s rivals.
Utilising skill and technique from a more experienced level to achieve new heights of play, the advanced flutist will gain a greater sense of pleasure from playing this flute than other more easily mastered flutes.
These bamboo quenachos are unvarnished and have a beautifully rugged, rustic type look and a real sense of beauty about them, unlike any of my other more traditional looking flutes.
These were created by a professional Bolivian luthier, centered in the heart of La Paz who is also a highly skilled musician. Like most of our other artisans, this luthier has been making instruments and performing concerts across South America for many years.
As with the charangos and all other instruments sold on this site, these flutes are of exceptional quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes of substandard quality. Such instruments are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.
These quenacho flutes are precision concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em) and have been ‘tweaked’ for optimum performance.
Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, these really are beautiful instruments, each having their own individual characteristics.
Free Deluxe Quenacho Cover
Each Andean flute purchased here on Original Artisan comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £11.99 absolutely free.
Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments. Featuring a thicker padded case, a beautiful inner lining and individually made for an extra snug fit.
Click here to select your free case
I only have a small number of flutes and cases available which are shipped on a first come first served basis. Please be quick to ensure you get your favourite first.
Note : The images you see here were taken using a number of bamboo Walata concert quenachos in order to show off the slight differences in colour, grain and dressing between each of these handmade flutes.
The flute you receive will be of exactly the same nature, each varying slightly in appearance due to the natural characteristics of the woods used.
Please click the product title link and then select any image to view detailed gallery pictures.
Items usually dispatched within 1 day.
