Instrumentos Vivar!
Official Luthier of Mariachi Instruments Across the World
Making customized instruments for mariachi musicians from all experience levels. We have supplied instruments for local school mariachi programs, as well as professional mariachi bands like Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán.
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Discover Our Commitment to Sustainability
The Vivar Instruments are known for more than just their unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and tone. They are backed by our unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices.
Authentic Mariachi Sound...
The Vivar Sound
Wood Selection and Precision cut
The journey to crafting a Vivar Mariachi instrument commences with the careful selection of premium tonewoods. Alejandro Vivar, a highly skilled luthier, personally oversees this process. He understands the critical role that wood plays in shaping the instrument's sound and resonance. Only the finest woods, known for their tonal characteristics, are chosen. These woods are then precision-cut to ensure they meet the exact specifications required for each instrument. This meticulous attention to detail guarantees that the foundation of the instrument is of the highest quality.
Wood Selection and Precision cut
The journey to crafting a Vivar Mariachi instrument commences with the careful selection of premium tonewoods. Alejandro Vivar, a highly skilled luthier, personally oversees this process. He understands the critical role that wood plays in shaping the instrument's sound and resonance. Only the finest woods, known for their tonal characteristics, are chosen. These woods are then precision-cut to ensure they meet the exact specifications required for each instrument. This meticulous attention to detail guarantees that the foundation of the instrument is of the highest quality.
Handcrafted Excellence
At Vivar Mariachi Instruments, each instrument is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans who have been trained in the art of instrument making. They take pride in their work, investing hours of dedicated labor to ensure that every aspect of the instrument, from the body to the neck and beyond, is carefully crafted to perfection. This hands-on approach allows for a level of precision and individuality that is simply unmatched by mass-produced instruments.
Handcrafted Excellence
Handcrafted Excellence
At Vivar Mariachi Instruments, each instrument is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans who have been trained in the art of instrument making. They take pride in their work, investing hours of dedicated labor to ensure that every aspect of the instrument, from the body to the neck and beyond, is carefully crafted to perfection. This hands-on approach allows for a level of precision and individuality that is simply unmatched by mass-produced instruments.
At Vivar Mariachi Instruments, each instrument is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans who have been trained in the art of instrument making. They take pride in their work, investing hours of dedicated labor to ensure that every aspect of the instrument, from the body to the neck and beyond, is carefully crafted to perfection. This hands-on approach allows for a level of precision and individuality that is simply unmatched by mass-produced instruments.
Precision Tuning Pegs
Tuning is a crucial aspect of any musical instrument, and Vivar Mariachi Instruments pay special attention to this critical detail. Precision tuning pegs are used to ensure that the instrument can be finely tuned and hold its pitch over extended periods. This feature is especially important in mariachi music, where accuracy in tuning is essential for creating harmonious melodies.
Advanced Machinery
While much of the crafting process is done by hand, modern machinery is employed for certain precision tasks, such as fret placement and fine-tuning of structural elements. This blend of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology results in instruments that not only sound outstanding but also exhibit impeccable structural integrity.
Precision Tuning Pegs
Precision Tuning Pegs
Tuning is a crucial aspect of any musical instrument, and Vivar Mariachi Instruments pay special attention to this critical detail. Precision tuning pegs are used to ensure that the instrument can be finely tuned and hold its pitch over extended periods. This feature is especially important in mariachi music, where accuracy in tuning is essential for creating harmonious melodies.
Tuning is a crucial aspect of any musical instrument, and Vivar Mariachi Instruments pay special attention to this critical detail. Precision tuning pegs are used to ensure that the instrument can be finely tuned and hold its pitch over extended periods. This feature is especially important in mariachi music, where accuracy in tuning is essential for creating harmonious melodies.
Sound Quality and Tonality
Vivar Mariachi Instruments are celebrated for their rich, resonant, and authentic sound. The combination of carefully selected tone woods, precise construction techniques, and meticulous attention to detail results in instruments that possess a warm, vibrant tone that captures the essence of traditional mariachi music.
Dedication to Craftmanship
What truly sets Vivar Mariachi Instruments apart is the unwavering dedication to craftsmanship. The artisans at Vivar understand the cultural significance and heritage of mariachi music, and this passion is infused into every instrument they create. It's not just about building instruments; it's about preserving and enhancing a musical tradition that is close to the heart of Mexico and beyond.
Advanced Machinery
Advanced Machinery
While much of the crafting process is done by hand, modern machinery is employed for certain precision tasks, such as fret placement and fine-tuning of structural elements. This blend of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology results in instruments that not only sound outstanding but also exhibit impeccable structural integrity.
While much of the crafting process is done by hand, modern machinery is employed for certain precision tasks, such as fret placement and fine-tuning of structural elements. This blend of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology results in instruments that not only sound outstanding but also exhibit impeccable structural integrity.
Sound Quality and Tonality
Sound Quality and Tonality
Vivar Mariachi Instruments are celebrated for their rich, resonant, and authentic sound. The combination of carefully selected tone woods, precise construction techniques, and meticulous attention to detail results in instruments that possess a warm, vibrant tone that captures the essence of traditional mariachi music.
Dedication to Craftmanship
Dedication to Craftmanship
What truly sets Vivar Mariachi Instruments apart is the unwavering dedication to craftsmanship. The artisans at Vivar understand the cultural significance and heritage of mariachi music, and this passion is infused into every instrument they create. It's not just about building instruments; it's about preserving and enhancing a musical tradition that is close to the heart of Mexico and beyond.
What truly sets Vivar Mariachi Instruments apart is the unwavering dedication to craftsmanship. The artisans at Vivar understand the cultural significance and heritage of mariachi music, and this passion is infused into every instrument they create. It's not just about building instruments; it's about preserving and enhancing a musical tradition that is close to the heart of Mexico and beyond.
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Discover Our Commitment to The Community
Instrumentos Vivar supports young people and the mariachi culture, wanting to contribute their bit to the country from which they originate.
"These instruments respond and provide true quality. They give precise tuning, and you can feel the accuracy when playing them. The harmonics, the comfort, and everything overall."
- Gilberto Aguirre, Mariachi Vargas Vihuelist
