Carvalho CARV300JM Jazz Manouche
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Carvalho
CARV300JM Jazz Manouche
Product Info
Article Number:
585045
Brand:
Carvalho
Model:
CARV300JM Jazz Manouche
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CARV300JM is a seriously focused instrument. It nails the Django Reinhardt vibe with a bright, responsive top and a comfortable, fast neck. This is a fantastic option for players dedicated to Gypsy Jazz, or anyone wanting a unique acoustic with a distinctive voice.
Product Description
- Carvalho CARV300JM 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 projection ideal for fast lines
- • Ovangkol fingerboard offers a snappy, responsive feel for complex runs
- • Sapele back and sides provide warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce
- • Zero fret enhances intonation and eliminates fingerboard inconsistencies
CONS
- • Sapele can occasionally exhibit a slightly boxy tone compared to rosewood
- • 43mm nut width might feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks
- • Limited versatility; designed primarily for Gypsy Jazz, not a general-purpose acoustic
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a similar aesthetic and intended tone but is a more affordable alternative, typically lacking the same level of meticulous detail found in higher-end Selmers.
It's noticeably shorter, resulting in tighter string spacing and a quicker feel; players used to longer scales will need a short adjustment period.
Experimenting with phosphor bronze strings, a step warmer than the factory strings, could soften the overall sound without sacrificing clarity.
