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Campaniça Guitar
1.920,00 €
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Ra-Ro IndexVery RareWhat is the Ra-Ro Index?The Viola Campaniça, from the luxury range, is a work of art in constant reinvention: from the moment it is built to the moment it is played, string after string, note after note, year after year.
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Portuguese string instrument, luxury range
Campaniça Guitar
The tuning of Portuguese folk music.
The story
Diogo Valente started on his home balcony, with generic tools and half-baked ideas; today he takes *a month and a half* to finish each instrument. The luxury-range Viola Campaniça is born from woods *carved by hand*, such as Engelmann spruce and Cameroonian ebony. It is *made to last*, string after string, note after note, year after year.
Story of the piece
Campaniça Guitar
To the tune of Portuguese popular music.
The first time Diogo Valente built a string instrument alone, he was sitting on his porch with a handful of generic tools and half-baked ideas. The result produced a rather mediocre sound, but his calling echoed louder: he wanted to get better and do this for the rest of his life.
From a purpose, he carved talent. From talent, he carved dedication.
At 29, through self-taught learning and the shared experience and knowledge of José Gonçalves - whom he considers his master with over 30 years of experience - he mastered his craft and became a young national prodigy. Today, we can think of him as the rock star of string instrument making, which is the exact opposite of a rock star. He lives in quietude. Solitude is his greatest success. He is only known within the niche of musicians (professional or leisure). It takes him a month and a half to finish an instrument. We are serious - do not order if you are in a hurry.
The Campaniça Guitar, from the luxury range, is a work of art in permanent reinvention: from the moment it is built to the moment it is played, string after string, note after note, year after year.
It is made to last. It is something that all owners of a Valente instrument know: it will very likely outlive them. That is part of its beauty.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Length90cm
30 cm wide and 10 cm high.
Shipping time8weeks
Approximately, the time the craft requires.
Honorary Member2023year
Distinction given to Diogo by the Cavaquinho Museum.
The tuning of folk music. Hand‑carved in Aveiro.
See the piece
See every detail.
Overview
The viola's silhouette
A body of strong curves, in hand-carved woods.
- 1Sound hole and rosetteThe sound centre of the instrument.
- 2BridgeOrnamented, where the strings rest on the top.
- 3Top ornamentsDark motifs on the light wood.
- 4HeadWith the tuning pegs.
Front
The whole viola
Traditional proportions, careful finish.
- 1Sound holeSurrounded by a rosette.
- 2BridgeIt holds the strings over the top.
- 3NeckCarved by hand, like the whole instrument.
Head
Head and tuning
Where the strings are tuned, one by one.
- 1NutA light piece guiding the strings to the head.
- 2Tuning pegsTuning for each string.
- 3Wooden headWarm-grained wood.
- 4FingerboardFrets along the neck.
Close-up
Another angle of the head
The detail of an instrument made to last.
- 1NutWhere the strings leave the fingerboard.
- 2Tuning pegsSet on both sides of the head.
- 3FingerboardDark wood and metal frets.
About the piece
Dimensions and care.
Dimensions
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Meet the Producer
CRAFTED WITH ART AND PATIENCE
Diogo Valente, an award-winning luthier, creates each instrument with extreme care, from selecting the wood to the final polish.
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The journey
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Beginning in Luthiery
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Workshop and Materials
The first time Diogo Valente built a string instrument on his own, after gathering blocks of wood from beside an industrial oven, he was sitting on the balcony of his home with a handful of generic tools and half-baked ideas. The result produced a rather mediocre sound, but his calling echoed louder: he wanted to improve and to do this for the rest of his life. From purpose, he carved talent. From talent, he carved dedication. Today, his instruments are works of art in constant reinvention, made to last. It is something every owner knows: the instrument will most likely outlive them.
Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Luxury Viola Campaniça, the Portuguese stringed instrument of Alentejo song, handcrafted by Diogo Valente over about six weeks.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Beira Litoral, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by Instrumentos Valente, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the Luthieria technique.
Are all pieces identical?
As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.
How do returns work?
You have 14 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
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