Carvalho CARV100JMD Jazz Manouche
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Carvalho
CARV100JMD Jazz Manouche
Product Info
Article Number:
585041
Brand:
Carvalho
Model:
CARV100JMD Jazz Manouche
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Carvalho CARV100JMD is a surprisingly good entry point into the world of Jazz Manouche guitars. The build quality is solid for the price, and the shorter scale makes it easy to navigate those quick, complex lines. It's perfect for students or players looking for that distinctive Django sound without a huge investment.
Product Description
- Carvalho CARV100JMD Jazz Manouche
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Gypsy Jazz with D-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 a bright, responsive tone ideal for Django-style playing.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a snappy feel and clear note articulation.
- • 650mm scale length enhances string tension and provides a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Lyra tuners offer precise tuning stability, crucial for fast, intricate playing.
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides, while attractive, limit the overall tonal complexity compared to rosewood.
- • 43mm nut width might feel narrow for players accustomed to wider acoustic guitar necks.
- • Factory strings are basic; upgrading strings will noticeably improve tone and feel.
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
1.7 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the essence of the Django sound but lacks the nuanced complexity and sustain of a premium instrument, which is expected at this price point.
It promotes more even string response and facilitates easier harmonic chimes, which are common techniques in the style, though not essential.
The 43mm nut width might feel a little snug; players with very large hands might prefer a wider neck, but most will find it manageable.
