ABOUT PAVAN CLASSICAL GUITARS

PAVAN GUITARS and Tom Prisloe

Where in the world did Pavan Guitars come from? And who exactly is Tom Prisloe?

Tom built his first classical guitar when he was in his late teens. He went on to study classical guitar in Spain and at the University of New Mexico. He supported himself as a classical guitarist and founded the Santa Fe Spruce Company which harvested and supplied high-grade Rocky Mountain Engelmann Spruce to stringed instrument builders worldwide. In 1990, Tom set up shop as a full-time classical guitar builder. 

Over the years, many people who were not ready to purchase a luthier-built guitar reached out for guitar buying advice. In 2001, Tom established Pavan Guitars to provide concert quality Spanish-made classical guitars at an affordable price. Pavan Guitars are built to Tom’s specifications and yield a premium sound, from premium materials, without a needlessly inflated price.

Tom over the years as a guitar aficionado.

Tom Prisloe as a teenager with a guitar.
Tom Prisloe posing with a classical guitar
Tom Prisloe with a classical guitar.
Tom Prisloe holding dog in front of guitar billets of wood used in the making of classical guitars.

“Pavan – the guitar world’s best kept secret!”

Questions?

If you have questions about Pavan Spanish classical guitars or if you would like to personally place an order you can call me directly at (607) 387-3875 any day of the week up until 9 pm EST, or send an email to tom@pavanguitars.com.