5-String Set - Nylon - String Gauges: .021 .025 .029 .021 .025 - Tuning: G4, C5, E4, A4, D5. The Timple is a traditional musical instrument of the Canary Islands. Similar to a Mexican Vihuela and South American Charango, this special kind of Cavaquinho has a vaulted back and only seven frets.