Carvalho

France, est. 2010s · 4 products across 1 categories

4
Total Products
1
Categories
$502
Avg Price
$307
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About Carvalho

Carvalho is a relatively new name in the acoustic guitar world, specializing in instruments tailored to the Django Reinhardt ‘Manouche’ style of gypsy jazz. Their focus is on delivering the characteristic sound and feel of traditional Selmer guitars at a more accessible price point. Carvalho has quickly garnered a reputation for quality construction and a distinctive aesthetic within a niche market.

Founded
2010s
Country
France
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Carvalho instruments are best suited for gypsy jazz guitarists and players seeki
Known For
Jazz Manouche models Fan-braced construction Oval soundhole design Maple back and sides Traditional aesthetics
PROS
  • • Excellent value for Manouche style guitars
  • • Responsive and articulate tone
  • • Solid construction and finish
  • • Unique visual appeal with vintage styling
CONS
  • • Limited product range beyond Manouche guitars
  • • May lack versatility for other genres
  • • Relatively new brand, less long-term history
  • • Parts availability can be challenging outside Europe

Carvalho Products

Carvalho CARV300JM Jazz Manouche - Other Acoustic Guitars

Carvalho CARV300JM Jazz Manouche

Other Acoustic Guitars

$714
Acoustic Guitar, Style: Gypsy Jazz with oval sound hole, Top: solid spruce, Back and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Carvalho CARV300JMD Jazz Manouche - Other Acoustic Guitars

Carvalho CARV300JMD Jazz Manouche

Other Acoustic Guitars

$659
Acoustic Guitar, Style: Gypsy Jazz with D-sound hole, Top: solid spruce, Back and...
4.9 Expert Rating
Carvalho CARV100JMD Jazz Manouche - Other Acoustic Guitars

Carvalho CARV100JMD Jazz Manouche

Other Acoustic Guitars

$329
Acoustic Guitar, Style: Gypsy Jazz with D-sound hole, Top: solid spruce, Back and...
4.9 Expert Rating
Carvalho CARV100JM Jazz Manouche - Other Acoustic Guitars

Carvalho CARV100JM Jazz Manouche

Other Acoustic Guitars

$307
Acoustic Guitar, Style: Gypsy Jazz with oval sound hole, Top: solid spruce, Back and...
4.9 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Carvalho

Carvalho guitars are handcrafted in France, primarily in workshops adhering to traditional building techniques.

While designed for gypsy jazz, their build quality and tone can be appreciated by other players, though they may not be ideal for all styles.

The 'Manouche' designation signifies the guitar's construction and voicing are specifically designed to emulate the Selmer guitars favored by Django Reinhardt.

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