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Bajo Sexto played by Max Baca

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Bajo sexto guitar played by Max Baca of the conjunto band, Los Texmaniacs. This bajo sexto was made by Martín Macías in San Antonio, Texas.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
user
Baca, Max Donny
maker
Macias, Martin
date made
1972
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
metal (strings material)
spruce (soundboard material)
mahogany (body material)
walnut (fretboard material)
walnut (bridge material)
mahogany (neck material)
plastic (pickguard material)
Measurements
overall: 43 3/4 in x 16 1/4 in x 6 in; 111.125 cm x 41.275 cm x 15.24 cm
Object Name
guitar
Bajo Sexto played by Max Baca
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