Elevate Your Sound with El Murciélago!
Have you been searching for an instrument that combines striking stage presence with rich, tonal depth? The H. Jimenez LBQ3 El Murciélago Bajo Quinto might just be what you’re looking for. With its solid spruce top and mahogany build, this beautiful 10-string acoustic bajo quinto delivers a harmonious blend of projection and warmth, perfect for both seasoned players and passionate enthusiasts. At CalidoGuitars.com, we're thrilled to offer guitars that undergo thorough setup and inspection by our luthier before they find their way into your hands. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free shipping on most orders, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for our dedicated guitar community.
Highlights
The H. Jimenez Bajo Quinto - LBQ3 - "El Murciélago" offers striking tone and stage presence with its solid spruce top and custom bent design. It includes a padded gig bag, lifetime warranty, and premium parts for both projection and comfort.
- Solid spruce top for projection and clarity
- Mahogany back and sides for warmth and midrange richness
- True bone nut and saddle to enhance sustain and resonance
- Includes padded black nylon bag (shoulder straps & zipper pouch)
- Comfortable neck profile with adjustable truss rod
Tone and Feel
You get sharp, lively attack and quick response from the solid spruce top, while the mahogany body adds that chunky, warm character suited for rhythm and melody alike. The neck is shaped to play easily, letting your fingers move without fatigue, and the bone fittings keep tone clean and strong. Each instrument is inspected and set up before it ships.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | H. Jimenez |
| Model | LBQ3 “El Murciélago” Bajo Quinto |
| Product type | 10-string Acoustic Bajo Quinto with cutaway |
| Finish/Color | Natural |
| Top wood | Solid Spruce |
| Back and sides | Mahogany |
| Bracing | H. Jimenez bajo brace pattern (spruce) |
| Neck wood | Mahogany / Indonesian-nato |
| Neck profile | Comfortable profile, adjustable truss rod |
| Fingerboard | Walnut |
| Number of frets | 21 |
| Scale length | 25.59 in (650 mm) |
| Nut | True bone |
| Saddle | Bone |
| Bridge | H. Jimenez “Thunderwing” bridge |
| Tuning machines | Plank-style, chrome white buttons |
| Strings | D’Addario J-85 |
| Cutaway | Yes |
| Case / Bag | Padded gig bag (nylon) with shoulder straps and zipper pouch |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
Ready to Play!
If you want an instrument that sounds bold, plays comfortably, and shows up beautifully on stage, this LBQ3 is ready when you are. Comes fully inspected, set-up, and with its bag so you can hit the road with confidence. Let us know if you want to compare it with similar quintos or bundle with accessories.
More Information
- The “El Murciélago” (The Bat) is part of the H. Jimenez Standard Series, known for solid spruce tops, reliable build, and classic design touches like rope binding and black purfling.
- This model is acoustic; there’s also an electro-acoustic variant (LBQ3E) if you need a pickup.
- Features like the Thunderwing bridge give you easy adjustment of the saddle to fine-tune action and intonation.