LBQ4EWHX Acoustic-electric Bajo Quinto - Gloss White, Sweetwater Exclusive

A Stage-proven Bajo Quinto Elevated with an Exclusive Finish Available only at Sweetwater, the H. Jimenez LBQ4EWHX treats the brand’s stage-proven acoustic-electric bajo quinto classic to a brilliant Gloss White coat. A solid spruce top and custom bracing put ample power behind this bajo quinto’s generous tonal range. You’re free to switch between rhythms, melodies, and more across its 21-fret walnut fingerboard and comfortable mahogany Thick C neck set into the body with a traditional dovetail joint. The strings are clasped by a custom walnut bridge that anchors hefty gauges securely, while the bone nut and bridge saddle ensure harmonious intonation and a lively response. Moreover, the LBQ4EWHX’s custom Fishman system is an essential perk for those looking to gig or record directly. This humbucking pickup eliminates pesky noise with a stacked-coil design complete with rare earth magnets voiced to enhance the bajo quinto’s range. Discover Tex-Mex tonality that’s ready for the stage with the LBQ4EWHX acoustic-electric bajo quinto. Resonate tonewood power The LBQ4EWHX bajo quinto’s spruce top infuses notes with the responsive character that only solid tonewoods can provide. Spruce is prized for its voluminous projection and dynamic response. Here, spruce gives each distinct portion of bajo quinto range powerful presence, leaving players free to anchor bands with bass walks and polka beats but also venture up the walnut fingerboard where melodic work comes alive with thick, growling power. What’s more, a Florentine body cutaway opens up the entire tonal range of the walnut fingerboard. Custom amplification H. Jimenez knows that the bajo quinto’s unique sonic range deserves an equally unique pickup, one optimized for sparkling balance and clarity amid doubled strings. The LBQ4EWHX bajo quinto features a one-of-a-kind Fishman pickup optimized just for bajo quinto. This pickup — a Rare Earth Active humbucker — offers warm, authentic amplification and eliminates noise with its stacked-coil humbucking design. This pickup’s discrete look and size preserves bajo quinto authenticity, while a volume control wheel and a high-efficiency preamp let you customize a reliable sound for stages or recording directly in the studio. Designed by master luthier Hilario “Layo” Jimenez Designed in concert with master luthier Hilario “Layo” Jimenez, H. Jimenez bajo quintos represent the crossroads of traditional instrument design and modern performance-minded playability. Each instrument sports uniquely designed top and back bracing for the utmost projection and response. At the same time, the H. Jimenez signature “Thunderwing” bridge offers superb intonation and enhanced string-to-top sound transference. Moreover, H. Jimenez's bajo quintos feature several modern guitar-style upgrades to better serve the working musician. These include a truss-rod-equipped neck for adjusting neck relief, incredibly reliable chrome-sealed tuners, and Fishman electronics to electrify your tone. A Sweetwater primer for the bajo-quinto-curious Sitting somewhere between a cello and a 12-string acoustic, the mighty 10-string bajo quinto is tuned one octave below the guitar. It’s traditionally used in genres such as norteño, Tejano, and conjunto as an accompaniment instrument. However, the bajo quinto has remained quite relevant in modern Mexican music as a lead instrument. The instrument’s all-fourths tuning will be instantly familiar to crossover guitarists, while the double-course strings (octave courses on the bottom two strings and unison on the top three) are similar to a 12-string acoustic. If you’ve ever felt the least bit bajo-quinto-inclined, this Sweetwater-spec model represents the perfect entry point for the crossover guitarist. H. Jimenez LBQ4EWHX Features: Traditional bajo quinto outfitted with custom electronics Solid spruce top and bracing ensure a powerful sound with lots of dynamic range Smooth mahogany neck with a dovetail joint and Thick C profile Walnut fingerboard with a comfortable 25.59-in. scale and laser-engraved logo Soundhole-mounted Fishman electronics tailored for bajo quinto amplification Florentine cutaway facilitates access to the highest frets Bone nut and bone bridge saddle enhance tonal quality and string action Chrome-sealed tuners deliver reliable tuning stability and performance Built-in truss rod allows neck adjustments and preserves playability