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Old 05-19-2024, 08:11 PM
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Default Pavan Classical Guitar

Any intel would be appreciated. Looking also at Yamaha.
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Old 05-20-2024, 06:09 AM
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I don’t own one but the TP-30 is well-regarded and considered to be of good value. Search on the Delcamp forums for past discussions.
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Old 05-20-2024, 07:13 AM
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I owned a TP 30 for awhile and very much enjoyed it. The sound was really good and the neck curve was a thin c shape. Very comfortable and easy to play. The body however was a little bit larger than other classicals I have had. And so a bit uncomfortable for me. Otherwise I would still have it. It might be that the earlier built ones were larger and is no longer true. Other than the size I think it would be hard to find a better deal.
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Old 05-20-2024, 03:04 PM
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I had a TP-30 about 10 years ago - it was well built and nice woods, but lacked a little in the dynamics. Very balances and smooth - just not a lot of power.

It's possible it was just one that wasn't as good as the rest, and maybe they have lightened up the builds some now too.
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Old 05-20-2024, 03:09 PM
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Any intel would be appreciated. Looking also at Yamaha.
I owned a pavan tp30 cedar years ago

I recall it had a nice balanced tone
Deep bases

I remember it was a bit on the quiet side, not big projection
Not too much sustain and not too many overtones

It was a decent workhorse guitar

If you can get at a good price, it would be worth pursuing
But not if you had to pay top dollar

Good luck
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