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Coleccion de Galaxia: From Mexican Roots to Interstellar Sound





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From rehearsal spaces to sounding out beyond the stars, the H. Jimenez Coleccion de Galaxia infuses the company’s heritage of exemplary craftsmanship with interstellar appointments, resulting in an acoustic-electric bajo quinto that’s primed for pro-level performances. The solid spruce top is supported by a pair of mahogany back and sides for a touch of tonal warmth that enhances the richness of the lower-course strings with the spruce’s naturally ample projection. It’s all finished off with a deep Florentine cutaway for unimpeded access to all 21 frets. You also get a truss-rod-equipped mahogany neck, a walnut fingerboard, and rock-solid tuning machines. A stage-ready Fishman Special Bajo-voiced Rare Earth active pickup completes the package, all adding up to an intergalactic bajo quinto that’s ideal for both the experienced performer and any crossover guitarists seeking a touch of Tex-Mex tonality with space-faring versatility.





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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 bone nut and saddle offers superb intonation and enhanced string-to-top sound transference. Moreover, H. Jimenez bajo quintos feature several modern guitar-style upgrades to better serve the working musician. These include a truss-rod-equipped neck to adjust your neck relief, incredibly reliable tuners, and Fishman electronics tailored 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 norteno, 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, Sweetwater’s H. Jimenez models represent the perfect entry point for the crossover guitarist!





H. Jimenez Coleccion de Galaxia Acoustic-electric Bajo Quinto Features:


Performance-ready acoustic-electric bajo quinto blends interstellar details with time-tested craftsmanship


Mahogany body supplies a crisp, warm sound, while the eye-catching spruce top imparts balanced projection and articulation to your every note


Custom spruce bracing designed by Hilario “Layo” Jimenez for superior tonal depth


Sturdy mahogany neck with an accommodating profile, complete with a truss rod for relief adjustments


Smooth walnut fingerboard supplies sonorous voicing with rosewood-like shimmer for detail balanced throughout every register


Deep Florentine cutaway for easy access to all 21 frets


Traditional bone nut and saddle ensure clarity and solid intonation with every performance


Rock-solid guitar-style tuners keep you sounding your best in any stage or studio setting


Fishman Rare Earth electronics are custom voiced to guarantee accurate capture of the bajo quinto’s distinctive sonic palette