Carvalho CARV100JM Jazz Manouche
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Carvalho
CARV100JM Jazz Manouche
Product Info
Article Number:
585037
Brand:
Carvalho
Model:
CARV100JM Jazz Manouche
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Carvalho CARV100JM is a seriously focused instrument. The shorter scale and wider neck are built for quick, intricate Manouche lines and that spruce top really cuts through. If you’re diving into Gypsy Jazz and want a great-sounding, playable guitar without spending a fortune, this is a compelling option.
Product Description
- Carvalho CARV100JM Jazz Manouche
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Gypsy Jazz with oval sound hole
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Scale: 650 mm
- Total length: 1010 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- With zero fret
- 21 Frets
- Lyra tuners
- Factory strings: .011 - .047 with ball end
- Colour: Natural open-pored
- Made in Europe
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers bright, articulate tone ideal for Django style
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a snappy, responsive feel for fast playing
- • Mahogany neck offers warmth and comfortable mid-range presence
- • Lyra tuners provide precise, stable tuning for demanding performances
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides can slightly dampen sustain compared to rosewood
- • 43mm nut width might feel cramped for players accustomed to wider necks
- • Limited versatility – strongly geared towards Gypsy Jazz/Manouche style
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
21
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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