Pavan TP-30-AC Cedar
Numerous jazz players and studio musicians frequently contact me looking for a great-sounding nylon cutaway classical guitar that would record well when mic’d or with added electronics.
For years I only offered The TP-20 as a cutaway model (TP-20 AC). I have had so many special orders for TheTP-30 Cutaway models that I decided to carry them as a standard model. The TP-30 Cutaway are the same as the TP-30 models but with a cutaway and a 50mm nut width.
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Numerous jazz players and studio musicians frequently contact me looking for a great-sounding nylon cutaway classical guitar that would record well when mic’d or with added electronics.
For years I only offered The TP-20 as a cutaway model (TP-20 AC). I have had so many special orders for TheTP-30 Cutaway models that I decided to carry them as a standard model. The TP-30 Cutaway are the same as the TP-30 models but with a cutaway and a 50mm nut width.
Please scroll down for more information.
Numerous jazz players and studio musicians frequently contact me looking for a great-sounding nylon cutaway classical guitar that would record well when mic’d or with added electronics.
For years I only offered The TP-20 as a cutaway model (TP-20 AC). I have had so many special orders for TheTP-30 Cutaway models that I decided to carry them as a standard model. The TP-30 Cutaway are the same as the TP-30 models but with a cutaway and a 50mm nut width.
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SOLID CEDAR TOP
SOLID EAST INDIAN ROSEWOOD SIDES AND BACK
EBONY FRETBOARD
650MM STRING LENGTH
50MM NUT
BONE NUT AND SADDLE
DOT AT 5, 7, 9th FRET
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The guitar comes with a hardshell case.
Need a pickup? Please add one thru the Accessories Page.
The Pavan TP-30 AC guitar has a cedar top, solid East Indian Rosewood sides and back, ebony fretboard, reinforced neck, 50mm nut width, bone nut and saddle, and a 650mm string scale.
Cedar soundboards are known for their warm sound. Cedar also brings out high-frequency overtones and partials which lends itself to a shimmering brightness, almost like a little bit of built-in reverb. Guitarists often debate between spruce and cedar, each having its own following. It all boils down to personal preference, so take a listen to the videos/sound samples.
The Pavan TP-30 AC boasts soundboards crafted in a specialized workshop by seasoned guitar makers. These artisans handcraft each soundboard, maintaining a thicker profile in the bridge area of the lower bout that gradually tapers towards the sides. Utilizing a bracing pattern featuring a treble bar and 6-fan braces, this design yields a robust, clear, well-balanced tone with exceptional responsiveness and delightful tonal nuances. This guitar epitomizes what I envisioned for Pavan Guitars—an outstanding recital-quality instrument offered at a fair and accessible price, appealing to players seeking an alternative to my pricier concert-grade hand-built guitars.
Visitors to my shop, particularly classical guitarists, often find themselves captivated by the Pavan TP-20 models but ultimately opt for the Pavan TP-30. The subtle differences in sound significantly resonate with seasoned players.
Currently, I don't offer classical guitars exceeding the price range of the Pavan TP-30 guitar models. If I were to introduce a higher-priced model, it wouldn't necessarily sound superior to the TP-30; only a guitar crafted by a highly skilled and experienced luthier might surpass it. I speak from experience as both a luthier and an accomplished classical guitarist.