The beauty and tradition of Mexican guitars comes alive with the Barraza Vihuela. The Viheula, traditionally used as a rhythm guitar for classical and mariachi music, has a signature rounded back, a nato neck, Linden top, back, and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard. From its selection of choice tonewoods to the hand-painted black and white striping on the raised edges of its top and back, the Barraza Vihuela is authentic in every way. A traditional multi-colored star rosette decorates the soundhole and the bridge is highly polished maple. The vaulted back with light colored back strip provides the look, as well as the tone projection, necessary for the truth mariachi sound. The Barraza Vihuela is strung with genuine Mexican nylon strings.