Pavan TP-30-AC Spruce
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-20as a cutaway model (TP-20 AC). I have had so many special orders for The TP-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-20as a cutaway model (TP-20 AC). I have had so many special orders for The TP-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-20as a cutaway model (TP-20 AC). I have had so many special orders for The TP-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 SPRUCE TOP
SOLID EAST INDIAN ROSEWOOD SIDES AND BACK
EBONY FRETBOARD
650MM STRING LENGTH
50MM NUT
BONE NUT AND SADDLE
DOT AT 7TH 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 features solid East Indian Rosewood sides and back, an ebony fretboard, a 50mm nut width, a reinforced neck, bone nut and saddle, and a 650mm string scale.
Spruce soundboards are renowned for their clear tone and distinct voice separation. This is because spruce tends to emphasize the primary octave overtone above the fundamental note played. For instance, striking a G will result in a stronger presence of the G an octave higher in the overtone series compared to other partials. The clarity of spruce is particularly suited to music with intricate contrapuntal or multiple voices, such as compositions by JS Bach. While some players favor spruce and others cedar, it ultimately boils down to personal preference. I encourage you to listen to the provided videos/sound samples.
The soundboards of the Pavan TP-30 AC are meticulously crafted in a custom shop by experienced guitar makers, each one tailored by hand. The soundboard is intentionally thicker around the bridge area of the lower bout, gradually thinning towards the sides. Utilizing a treble bar and 6-fan braces for bracing, this design yields a solid, clear, well-balanced tone with superb responsiveness and delightful tonal nuances. This guitar epitomizes what I envisioned when I founded Pavan Guitars: delivering a top-tier recital-quality instrument at an honest and affordable price point for guitarists seeking an alternative to my pricier handcrafted concert guitars.
Classical guitarists who visit my shop to explore Spanish guitars often find themselves greatly impressed by the Pavan TP-20 models, yet ultimately opt for the Pavan TP-30 guitar. Even slight differences in sound can significantly sway discerning players.
Currently, I don't offer classical guitars priced above the Pavan TP-30 models. If I were to introduce a higher-priced model, it wouldn't offer superior sound to the TP-30. Only a guitar crafted by an exceptionally skilled luthier might surpass it. And I should know—I am both a luthier and a seasoned classical guitarist.