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SHAPE Parlour TOP Solid Mahogany BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Eboncore BRIDGE Black Walnut STRINGS Phosphor Bronze 12-53 Gauge ELECTRONICS Tanglewood TW-EX4 FINISH Natural Satin Full Specification TWUPE The Tanglewood Union series guitars are a range of class leading, quality driven Solid top guitars, created to excite and amaze consumers with outstanding value and ultra competitive pricing. Constructing Union from classic Mahogany tone woods, with premium cosmetic grade Solid African Mahogany tops, each Union model has maple hardwood binding to the body front and headstock, with a maple inlay forming the soundhole rosette. This contrast of rich mahogany and cream maple really makes the guitar stand out visually and we hope will become as iconic for Union and Tanglewood as the Whiskey Barrel finish has been on Crossroads. We’ve chosen a Korean made classic chrome machinehead for precise tuning and a fabulous new rosewood alternative fingerboard material “Eboncore™“. This exciting new material is a contemporary simulated Ebony product which has outstanding cosmetic clarity matched with the robust density of heritage Ebony timber. The Eboncore™ fingerboards will lend ever greater stability to the necks and hold the frets even tighter, giving Union series models class leading intonation and playing actions.Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Scale Length 630mm Neck Thickness 1F 21mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 240mm Lower Bout Width 333mm Waist Width 198mm Body Depth (Neck) 90mm Body Depth (End) 105mm Body Length 471mm Overall Length 951mm -
SHAPE Cutaway Super Folk TOP Solid Spruce BACK Rosewood SIDES Rosewood FINGERBOARD Laurel BRIDGE Walnut STRINGS Elixir Nanoweb 12-53 ELECTRONICS Fishman Presys+ FINISH Natural Gloss HARDCASE TW ABS Hardcase Full Specification TW45DLXCE Tanglewood built its reputation for quality and value around the world with the Sundance Pro instruments. The TW1000 CE Cutaway Dreadnought is a stunning guitar that 30 years after is debut still represents outstanding value for money. The TW47 E began life almost 20 years ago and is still seen as contemporary and cutting edge, mainly down to its quality construction and carefully understated design features. Sundance Pro guitars are an industry standard for Tanglewood and set the bar high for all our other designs.Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Saddle Width 72mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 19.8mm Neck Thickness 9F 22.5mm Upper Bout Width 274mm Lower Bout Width 377mm Waist Width 228mm Body Depth (Neck) 95mm Body Depth (End) 101mm Body Length 480mm Overall Length 1021mm -
SHAPE Cutaway Dreadnought TOP Solid Mahogany BACK Solid Mahogany SIDES Solid Mahogany FINGERBOARD Laurel BRIDGE Walnut STRINGS Elixir Nanoweb 12-53 ELECTRONICS Fishman Presys+ FINISH Natural Gloss HARDCASE TW ABS Hardcase Full Specification TW15ASMCE Tanglewood built its reputation for quality and value around the world with the Sundance Pro instruments. The TW1000 CE Cutaway Dreadnought is a stunning guitar that 30 years after is debut still represents outstanding value for money. The TW47 E began life almost 20 years ago and is still seen as contemporary and cutting edge, mainly down to its quality construction and carefully understated design features. Sundance Pro guitars are an industry standard for Tanglewood and set the bar high for all our other designs.Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Saddle Width 72mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 19.8mm Neck Thickness 9F 22.5mm Upper Bout Width 293mm Lower Bout Width 397mm Waist Width 275mm Body Depth (Neck) 96mm Body Depth (End) 122mm Body Length 508mm Overall Length 1047mm -
SHAPE Full Size Classical TOP Spruce BACK Linden SIDES Linden FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Nylon Classical ELECTRONICS N/A FINISH Natural Gloss Full Specification EMC3 Nut Width 52mm Width 14th Fret 63mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 20mm Neck Thickness 9F 23mm Upper Bout Width 285mm Lower Bout Width 370mm Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) 90mm Body Depth (End) 95mm Body Length 490mm Overall Length 1000mm -
SHAPE 3/4 Classical TOP Spruce BACK Linden SIDES Linden FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Nylon Classical ELECTRONICS N/A FINISH Natural Gloss Full Specification EMC2 Nut Width 45mm Width 14th Fret 55mm Scale Length 580mm Neck Thickness 1F 20mm Neck Thickness 9F 23mm Upper Bout Width 250mm Lower Bout Width 343mm Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) 78mm Body Depth (End) 78mm Body Length 435mm Overall Length 920mm -
SHAPE 1/2 Size Classical TOP Spruce BACK Linden SIDES Linden FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Nylon Classical ELECTRONICS N/A FINISH Natural Gloss Full Specification EMC1 Nut Width 45mm Width 14th Fret 53mm Scale Length 535mm Neck Thickness 1F 20mm Neck Thickness 9F 23mm Upper Bout Width 230mm Lower Bout Width 300mm Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) 78mm Body Depth (End) 78mm Body Length 410mm Overall Length 850mm -
SHAPE Full size Classical TOP Spruce BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Nylon Classical ELECTRONICS N/A FINISH Natural Satin Full Specification EME2 Nut Width 52mm Width 14th Fret 63mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 20mm Neck Thickness 9F 23mm Upper Bout Width 284mm Lower Bout Width 369mm Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) 95mm Body Depth (End) 102mm Body Length 482mm Overall Length 984mm -
SHAPE 3/4 Classical TOP Spruce BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Nylon Classical ELECTRONICS N/A FINISH Natural Satin Full Specification EME1 Nut Width 52mm Width 14th Fret 63mm Scale Length 580mm Neck Thickness 1F 20mm Neck Thickness 9F 23mm Upper Bout Width 234mm Lower Bout Width 307mm Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) 90mm Body Depth (End) 96mm Body Length 407mm Overall Length 847mm -
SHAPE Full size Classical TOP Solid Spruce BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Savarez ELECTRONICS Fishman Presys FINISH Natural Gloss Full Specification EMDC6 Nut Width 48mm Width 14th Fret 61.3mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 21.5mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 247mm Lower Bout Width 359mm Waist Width 214mm Body Depth (Neck) 88mm Body Depth (End) 99mm Body Length 496mm Overall Length 1200mm -
SHAPE Full size Classical Cutaway TOP Solid Cedar BACK Walnut SIDES Walnut FINGERBOARD Walnut BRIDGE Walnut STRINGS Savarez ELECTRONICS Tanglewood Premium Plus FINISH Natural Gloss Full Specification EMDC5 Nut Width 52mm Width 14th Fret 63mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 20mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 285mm Lower Bout Width 370mm Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) 90mm Body Depth (End) 95mm Body Length 490mm Overall Length 1000mm -
SHAPE Parlour Classical TOP Solid Cedar BACK Walnut SIDES Walnut FINGERBOARD Walnut BRIDGE Walnut STRINGS Savarez ELECTRONICS N/A FINISH Natural Gloss Full Specification EMD4 Nut Width 52mm Width 14th Fret 63mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 20mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width Lower Bout Width Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) Body Depth (End) Body Length Overall Length -
SHAPE Full size Classical TOP Solid Cedar BACK Walnut SIDES Walnut FINGERBOARD Walnut BRIDGE Walnut STRINGS Savarez ELECTRONICS N/A FINISH Natural Gloss Full Specification EMD3 Nut Width 52mm Width 14th Fret 63mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 20mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 285mm Lower Bout Width 370mm Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) 90mm Body Depth (End) 95mm Body Length 490mm Overall Length 1000mm -
SHAPE Full size Classical TOP Spruce BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Savarez ELECTRONICS B-Band M450-T FINISH Natural Gloss Full Specification EMDC2 Nut Width 48mm Width 14th Fret 61.3mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 21.5mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 247mm Lower Bout Width 359mm Waist Width 214mm Body Depth (Neck) 88mm Body Depth (End) 99mm Body Length 496mm Overall Length 1200mm -
SHAPE Full size Classical TOP Spruce BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Savarez ELECTRONICS Tanglewood TW-EX4 FINISH Natural Satin Full Specification EMDC1 Nut Width 48mm Width 14th Fret 61.3mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 21.5mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 247mm Lower Bout Width 359mm Waist Width 214mm Body Depth (Neck) 88mm Body Depth (End) 99mm Body Length 496mm Overall Length 1200mm -
SHAPE Travel TOP Cedar BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Eboncore BRIDGE Black Walnut STRINGS Phosphor Bronze 12-53 Gauge ELECTRONICS Tanglewood TW-EX4 FINISH Natural Satin Full Specification TWR2TE Inspired by nature and the raw beauty of classic timber, Roadster II instruments make a truly organic and understated natural statement. We’ve long pioneered the practise of sustainable forestry in the pursuit of our art and for this latest Roadster series we match finely graded Canadian Red Cedar tops with traditional Indonesian mahogany back and sides to produce tonally rich instruments that sound instantly wonderful tuned up right out of the box. We call them Roadster because to us, their cosmetic appeal evokes a sense of being close to nature… just as driving a classic open top car with the wind in your hair! Our luthiers have to work especially hard in creating this look, finishing the smooth edging joins of the body very carefully because there is no binding added to the body of these models, therefore no margin for error. Roadster II Cedar tops are finished and sealed in high grade, low density satin lacquer and as well as capturing the stripped down raw timber cosmetic effect we envisaged on the drawing board, we are sure this also adds to their sweet sounding sonic appeal.Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 21mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width Lower Bout Width Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) Body Depth (End) Body Length Overall Length -
SHAPE Travel TOP Cedar BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Eboncore BRIDGE Black Walnut STRINGS Phosphor Bronze 12-53 Gauge ELECTRONICS N/A FINISH Natural Satin Full Specification TWR2T Inspired by nature and the raw beauty of classic timber, Roadster II instruments make a truly organic and understated natural statement. We’ve long pioneered the practise of sustainable forestry in the pursuit of our art and for this latest Roadster series we match finely graded Canadian Red Cedar tops with traditional Indonesian mahogany back and sides to produce tonally rich instruments that sound instantly wonderful tuned up right out of the box. We call them Roadster because to us, their cosmetic appeal evokes a sense of being close to nature… just as driving a classic open top car with the wind in your hair! Our luthiers have to work especially hard in creating this look, finishing the smooth edging joins of the body very carefully because there is no binding added to the body of these models, therefore no margin for error. Roadster II Cedar tops are finished and sealed in high grade, low density satin lacquer and as well as capturing the stripped down raw timber cosmetic effect we envisaged on the drawing board, we are sure this also adds to their sweet sounding sonic appeal.Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 21mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width Lower Bout Width Waist Width Body Depth (Neck) Body Depth (End) Body Length Overall Length -
SHAPE Super Folk Cutaway TOP Hand Selected Mahogany BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Bronze Light ELECTRONICS Tanglewood Premium Plus FINISH Smokestack Black Satin Full Specification TWBBSFCE Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 21mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 279mm Lower Bout Width 382mm Waist Width 234mm Body Depth (Neck) 95mm Body Depth (End) 100mm Body Length 480mm Overall Length 1000mm -
SHAPE Slope Shoulder Dreadnought TOP Hand Selected Mahogany BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Bronze Light ELECTRONICS Tanglewood Premium Plus FINISH Smokestack Black Satin Full Specification TWBBSDE Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 21mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 291mm Lower Bout Width 403mm Waist Width 278mm Body Depth (Neck) 101mm Body Depth (End) 123mm Body Length 510mm Overall Length 1032mm -
SHAPE Orchestra TOP Hand Selected Mahogany BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Bronze Light ELECTRONICS Tanglewood Premium Plus FINISH Smokestack Black Satin Full Specification TWBBOE Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 21mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 290mm Lower Bout Width 380mm Waist Width 240mm Body Depth (Neck) 90mm Body Depth (End) 100mm Body Length 490mm Overall Length 1027mm -
SHAPE Orchestra TOP Hand Selected Mahogany BACK Mahogany SIDES Mahogany FINGERBOARD Techwood BRIDGE Techwood STRINGS Bronze Light ELECTRONICS N/A FINISH Smokestack Black Satin Full Specification TWBBO Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 21mm Neck Thickness 10F 23mm Upper Bout Width 290mm Lower Bout Width 380mm Waist Width 240mm Body Depth (Neck) 90mm Body Depth (End) 100mm Body Length 490mm Overall Length 1027mm -
SHAPE Orchestra/Folk TOP Torrefied Solid Spruce BACK Solid Mahogany SIDES Solid Mahogany FINGERBOARD Laurel BRIDGE Walnut STRINGS Elixir Nanoweb 12-53 ELECTRONICS Fishman Presys+ FINISH Vintage Burst Gloss HARDCASE TW ABS Hardcase Full Specification TW70TE Tanglewood’s Sundance Performance Pro Series is the culmination of decades of guitar building expertise and research. Swedish master luthier Michael Sanden has designed Tanglewood’s new flagship models, boasting all solid wood combinations and sumptuous features on some of the most popular and iconic acoustic body shapes in guitar history. The All Solid Wood Sundance Performance Pro TW70 TE model is a traditional, hourglass figured Orchestra bodied guitar. The Orchestra’s classic hourglass figure means it sits comfortably on the knee, endearing it to players of folk and other fingerpicking-heavy styles of music. The shape ensures it had the perfect balance between playing and comfort. It features a hand selected premium AAA grade solid Spruce top, coupled with genuine Solid Mahogany back and sides. Hall of Fame luthier Michael Sanden put together a special bracing pattern for the TW70 TE, which features traditional quarter sawn spruce in a tapered style, using a combination of X bracing and fan bracing. This arrangement recovers an outstanding flexibility and tonality from the AAA grade kiln aged solid spruce top, creating a much more stable top than standard bracing. The drawn out harmonic sustain and evenness of tone are testament to Michaels bracing system for sure. Michael Sanden hand selected the solid spruce as it has a tone that makes it a very good ‘all-rounder’. Using a new kiln drying technique called Torrefaction, the TW70 TE has been created with unique sound characteristics that replicate a well loved vintage instrument that has been played in for over 30 years! First, the wood is kiln-dried conventionally to a moisture level of 6 to 10 percent. The wood is then “cooked” in a torrefaction kiln at a high temperature while controlling atmospheric moisture and oxygen levels. After the moisture level is taken to zero percent, the wood is placed in a conditioning chamber where the level of moisture is raised to 3 to 6 percent. The resulting wood boasts greater stability—especially beneficial as it’s exposed to atmospheric moisture during the life of an instrument—due to the closure of the cells when the water and sap is released from the wood. “The wood is heat-treated in an oxygen-free kiln, making it highly resonant and extremely stable, it's as if the wood is pre-aged.” Says Master designer Michael Sanden, “The process makes the guitar feel like a favourite old model that's been played in daily for the last 20 years… it really does open up the spruce to that degree.” The solid mahogany used for the back and sides is a dark wood with a tight grain. The mahogany’s density can add great projection to the guitar, adding warmth, but with definition. The combination of spruce and mahogany is one of the most popular, because it offers a tone that is very balanced, but versatile, lending itself very well to most musical styles. Besides serving to form the enclosure of the soundbox, the back and sides of the guitar also act as a sympathetic resonator whose oscillations contribute greatly to the harmonic mix. The C-shaped profile Mahogany necks are constructed with a traditional dove tail join and the Mahogany itself provides excellent longitudinal strength. The smooth comfortable oval profile works extremely well for all playing styles. The chrome Grover buttons were chosen as Grover are recognised worldwide as industry leaders for high-quality machine heads. Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53 Light E16052 Acoustic Guitar Strings were selected for the Sundance Performance Pro range. Phosphor bronze strings offer the most sensitive, expressive tone that brings out the very best in guitars—virtually taking them to a higher level of play. However, that tone can be short-lived. Elixir Strings has solved this classic conundrum by applying an ultra-thin layer of NANOWEB Coating to protect the string’s windings hence preserving the coveted phosphor bronze tone. Many players prefer the rich, textured tone of phosphor bronze strings. These Elixir Strings capture the sweet spot of that unique phosphor bronze tone and extend it 3-5x longer than conventional strings. The guitar is finished in a high gloss, violin sunburst, polyurethane finish, which gives it a vintage, classic look and feel.Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Saddle Width 72mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 19.8mm Neck Thickness 9F 22.5mm Upper Bout Width 292mm Lower Bout Width 382mm Waist Width 241mm Body Depth (Neck) 92mm Body Depth (End) 104mm Body Length 479mm Overall Length 1018mm -
SHAPE Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought TOP Torrefied Solid Spruce BACK Solid Mahogany SIDES Solid Mahogany FINGERBOARD Laurel BRIDGE Walnut STRINGS Elixir Nanoweb 12-53 ELECTRONICS Fishman Presys+ FINISH Vintage Burst Gloss HARDCASE TW ABS Hardcase Full Specification TW15SDTE Tanglewood’s Sundance Performance Pro Series is the culmination of decades of guitar building expertise and research. Swedish master luthier Michael Sanden has designed Tanglewood’s new flagship models, boasting all solid wood combinations and sumptuous features on some of the most popular and iconic acoustic body shapes in guitar history. The All Solid Wood Sundance Performance Pro TW15 SDTE model is a comfortable, vintage Slope Shoulder Dreadnought bodied guitar. The Slope Shoulder Dreadnought shape strikes the most even balance between volume, size and ease of playing. An outstanding guitar for the professional player, it features a hand selected premium AAA grade solid Spruce top, coupled with genuine Solid Mahogany back and sides. Grand Master luthier Michael Sanden designed a new special bracing pattern for the TW15 SDTE, which features traditional quarter sawn spruce in a tapered style, using a combination of X bracing and fan bracing. This arrangement recovers an outstanding flexibility and tonality from the AAA grade kiln aged solid spruce top, creating a much more stable top than standard bracing. The evenness of tone and sustained harmonics are testament to Michaels bracing system for sure. The solid spruce was hand selected by Michael Sanden as it has a tone that makes it a very good ‘all-rounder’. Using a new kiln drying technique called Torrefaction, the TW15 SDTE has been created with unique sound characteristics that replicate a well loved vintage instrument that has been played in for over 30 years! First, the wood is kiln-dried conventionally to a moisture level of 6 to 10 percent. The wood is then “cooked” in a torrefaction kiln at a high temperature while controlling atmospheric moisture and oxygen levels. After the moisture level is taken to zero percent, the wood is placed in a conditioning chamber where the level of moisture is raised to 3 to 6 percent. The resulting wood boasts greater stability—especially beneficial as it’s exposed to atmospheric moisture during the life of an instrument—due to the closure of the cells when the water and sap is released from the wood. “The wood is heat-treated in an oxygen-free kiln, making it highly resonant and extremely stable, it's as if the wood is pre-aged.” Says Master designer Michael Sanden, “The process makes the guitar feel like a favourite old model that's been played in daily for the last 20 years… it really does open up the spruce to that degree.” The solid mahogany used for the back and sides is a dense wood, with a dark finish, and tight grain. The mahogany’s density can add great projection to the guitar, adding warmth, but with definition. The combination of spruce and mahogany is one of the most popular, because it offers a tone that is very balanced, but versatile, lending itself very well to any musical style. Besides serving to form the enclosure of the soundbox, the back and sides of the guitar also act as a sympathetic resonator whose oscillations contribute greatly to the harmonic mix. The Mahogany necks are constructed with a traditional dove tail join and the Mahogany itself provides excellent longitudinal strength. They are C-shaped in a smooth comfortable oval profile that works well for most playing styles. The chrome Grover buttons were chosen as Grover are recognised worldwide as industry leaders for high-quality machine heads. Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53 Light E16052 Acoustic Guitar Strings were selected for the Sundance Performance Pro range. Phosphor bronze strings offer the most sensitive, expressive tone that brings out the very best in guitars—virtually taking them to a higher level of play. However, that tone can be short-lived. Elixir Strings has solved this classic conundrum by applying an ultra-thin layer of NANOWEB Coating to protect the string’s windings hence preserving the coveted phosphor bronze tone. Many players prefer the rich, textured tone of phosphor bronze strings. These Elixir Strings capture the sweet spot of that unique phosphor bronze tone and extend it 3-5x longer than conventional strings. The guitar is finished in a high gloss, violin sunburst, polyurethane finish, which gives it a vintage, classic look and feel.Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Saddle Width 72mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 19.8mm Neck Thickness 9F 22.5mm Upper Bout Width 293mm Lower Bout Width 397mm Waist Width 228mm Body Depth (Neck) 96mm Body Depth (End) 122mm Body Length 508mm Overall Length 1047mm -
SHAPE Super Folk TOP Solid Mahogany BACK Solid Mahogany SIDES Solid Mahogany FINGERBOARD Laurel BRIDGE Walnut STRINGS Elixir Nanoweb 12-53 ELECTRONICS Fishman Presys+ FINISH Antique Violin Gloss HARDCASE TW ABS Hardcase Full Specification TW47ASE Tanglewood’s Sundance Performance Pro Series is the culmination of decades of guitar building expertise and research. Swedish master luthier Michael Sanden has designed Tanglewood’s new flagship models, boasting all solid wood combinations and sumptuous features on some of the most popular and iconic acoustic body shapes in guitar history. The Sundance Performance Pro TW47 ASE model is a stunning Super Folk Cutaway Electro with onboard Fishman Electronics for optimum stage performance. This model features a hand selected superior AAA grade solid Mahogany top, matched with genuine all solid Mahogany back and sides. The TW47 ASE is a phenomenal guitar for the professional player and due to its smaller body size is ideal for either male or female players. Scandinavia's most acclaimed luthier, Michael Sanden, has specially designed a combination of X bracing and fan bracing, all using quarter sawn spruce in a tapered style. This arrangement gives a superior flexibility and tonality from the AAA solid Mahogany, creating a more stable top than typical bracing. The uniformity of tone and long sustain are testament to Michaels bracing system. Mahogany was chosen for the soundboard on this model by Michael Sanden as Mahogany-topped guitars exhibit a strong ‘punchy’ tone that is well-suited to country blues playing. The Mahogany gives a warmer sound and the more it is played, the more it develops overtones that contribute to a fuller, richer sound. The mahogany used for the back and sides density can add great projection, adding warmth, but with definition, and a ‘woody’ character. Mahogany traditionally is a solid wood, with a sombre finish, and close grain. The combination of cedar and mahogany is a popular choice as it creates a tone that is very balanced, but versatile, lending itself very well to most musical styles. Besides serving to form the enclosure of the soundbox, the back and sides of the guitar also act as a sympathetic resonator whose oscillations contribute greatly to the harmonic mix. Mahogany is used for the neck in this model as it gives the guitar excellent strength lengthwise. The neck is constructed with a traditional dove tail join. They are C-shaped in a smooth comfortable oval profile that works well for most playing styles. The chrome Grover buttons were chosen as Grover are recognised worldwide as industry leaders for high-quality machine heads. Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53 Light E16052 Acoustic Guitar Strings were selected for the Sundance Performance Pro range. Phosphor bronze strings offer the most sensitive, expressive tone that brings out the very best in guitars—virtually taking them to a higher level of play. However, that tone can be short-lived. Elixir Strings has solved this classic conundrum by applying an ultra-thin layer of NANOWEB Coating to protect the string’s windings hence preserving the coveted phosphor bronze tone. Many players prefer the rich, textured tone of phosphor bronze strings. These Elixir Strings capture the sweet spot of that unique phosphor bronze tone and extend it 3-5x longer than conventional strings. For the electronics on the Sundance Performance Pro series we selected the Fishman Presys+. The Presys+ onboard preamp system is designed to offer maximum control, performance and quality in a small, unobtrusive format. The compact sophisticated Presys+ system features Volume, Bass, Mid and Treble controls, a Phase switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display. The guitar is finished in a high gloss natural polyurethane finish, which, coupled with the dark all mahogany body gives it an exceptional look and feel.Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Saddle Width 72mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 19.8mm Neck Thickness 9F 22.5mm Upper Bout Width 274mm Lower Bout Width 377mm Waist Width 228mm Body Depth (Neck) 95mm Body Depth (End) 101mm Body Length 480mm Overall Length 1021mm -
SHAPE Super Folk TOP Solid Cedar BACK Solid Mahogany SIDES Solid Mahogany FINGERBOARD Laurel BRIDGE Walnut STRINGS Elixir Nanoweb 12-53 ELECTRONICS Fishman Presys+ FINISH Antique Violin Gloss HARDCASE TW ABS Hardcase Full Specification TW45ASVE Tanglewood’s Sundance Performance Pro Series is the culmination of decades of guitar building expertise and research. Swedish master luthier Michael Sanden has designed Tanglewood’s new flagship models, boasting all solid wood combinations and sumptuous features on some of the most popular and iconic acoustic body shapes in guitar history. The Sundance Performance Pro TW45 ASVE model is a stylish Super Folk Cutaway Electro with onboard Fishman Electronics for optimum stage performance. It features a hand selected premium AAA grade solid Cedar top, paired with genuine Solid Mahogany back and sides. The TW45 ASVE is the perfect guitar for the gigging musician and is flexible enough due to its sizing to be comfortable to both male and female players. Life member of the Guild of Master Luthiers, Michael Sanden, created a special quarter sawn spruce bracing in a tapered style, using a combination of X bracing and fan bracing. This arrangement gives a superior flexibility and tonality from the AAA grade solid cedar top, creating a more stable top than typical bracing. The consistency of tone and long sustain are testament to Michaels bracing system. Michael Sanden selected Cedar for the TW45 ASVE as it has a much warmer sound, and takes less time to reach its full tonal potential making Cedar a popular choice with finger style players. Cedar-topped guitars are characteristically lush, dark-toned, and bursting with flavour. Michael chose Mahogany wood for the back and sides as the density of the mahogany gives the guitar great projection, adding warmth, but with definition, and a ‘woody’ character. Mahogany traditionally is a solid wood, with a dark finish, and close grain. The combination of cedar and mahogany is a popular choice as it creates a tone that is very balanced, but versatile, lending itself very well to most musical styles. Besides serving to form the enclosure of the soundbox, the back and sides of the guitar also act as a sympathetic resonator whose oscillations contribute greatly to the harmonic mix. The C-shaped oval profile neck, which is ideal for most playing styles, is constructed from Mahogany which gives the guitar excellent strength lengthwise. The neck is constructed with a traditional dove tail join. The chrome Grover buttons were chosen as Grover are recognised worldwide as industry leaders for high-quality machine heads. Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12-53 Light E16052 Acoustic Guitar Strings were selected for the Sundance Performance Pro range. Phosphor bronze strings offer the most sensitive, expressive tone that brings out the very best in guitars—virtually taking them to a higher level of play. However, that tone can be short-lived. Elixir Strings has solved this classic conundrum by applying an ultra-thin layer of NANOWEB Coating to protect the string’s windings hence preserving the coveted phosphor bronze tone. Many players prefer the rich, textured tone of phosphor bronze strings. These Elixir Strings capture the sweet spot of that unique phosphor bronze tone and extend it 3-5x longer than conventional strings. For the electronics on the Sundance Performance Pro series we selected the Fishman Presys+. The Presys+ onboard preamp system is designed to offer maximum control, performance and quality in a small, unobtrusive format. The compact sophisticated Presys+ system features Volume, Bass, Mid and Treble controls, a Phase switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display. The guitar is finished in a high gloss, antique violin, polyurethane finish, which gives it a classy, quality look and feel.Nut Width 43mm Width 14th Fret 54mm Saddle Width 72mm Scale Length 650mm Neck Thickness 1F 19.8mm Neck Thickness 9F 22.5mm Upper Bout Width 274mm Lower Bout Width 377mm Waist Width 228mm Body Depth (Neck) 95mm Body Depth (End) 101mm Body Length 480mm Overall Length 1021mm