The requinto jarocho or guitarra de son is plucked string instrument, played usually with a special pick.

It is a four- or five-stringed instrument that has originated from Veracruz, Mexico.

In the absence of the arpa, the requinto typically introduces the melodic theme of the son and then continues by providing a largely improvised counterpoint to the vocal line.

The requinto jarocho is shaped like a guitar with a small body.

The body, neck and tuning head is made from one piece of wood.