Semi-Acoustic Guitars
Semi-acoustic and archtop guitars from Tanglewood, led by the £499 Chicago TCH59BK with a flame maple top.
ChicagoTanglewood TCH59BK Chicago Semi-Acoustic, BlackFlame maple top · Maple · 2 x Humbuckers£499.00In stock
ChicagoTanglewood TCH59GR Chicago Semi-Acoustic, GreenFlame maple top · Maple · 2 x Humbuckers£499.00In stock
ChicagoTanglewood TCH59HB Chicago Semi-Acoustic, Honey BurstFlame maple top · Maple · 2 x Humbuckers£499.00In stock
ChicagoTanglewood TCH59VB Chicago Archtop, Vintage BurstFlame maple top · Maple · 2 x Humbuckers£499.00Order in
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Semi-Acoustic Guitars from Tanglewood
A semi-acoustic guitar has a hollow or partly hollow body and electric pickups. It gives a rounder, warmer tone than a solid body, and it looks the part on stage. This page covers the semi-acoustic and archtop family, priced at £499.
The Chicago TCH59BK
The model on show is the Tanglewood TCH59BK, part of the Chicago series. It has a semi acoustic body and a flame maple top. The sound suits jazz, blues and soft rock, and it handles clean tones very well.
How It Differs from Other Electrics
Compared with a solid body, a semi-acoustic gives more air and body to the sound, and you can hear a little acoustic character even when it is unplugged. The trade-off is a slightly greater tendency to feed back at high volume. If you want a tighter, more cutting sound, look at our electric guitars collection or the solid body electric guitars.
For a similar semi acoustic design from the Northstar Pro range, the NSP5BKG costs £299 and is listed with the other electrics.
What You Will Need
- An amplifier. Browse our amplifiers.
- A lead, found with our guitar cables.
- A strap or a gig bag to protect it when you travel.
- Spare sets from guitar strings.
Is a Semi-Acoustic Right for You?
Sound and Feel
Flame maple is a figured wood often chosen for its attractive pattern as much as its bright, clear tone. On the Chicago it gives an elegant look and a lively response. The body is comfortable to play sitting down, which suits practice at home, and the guitar looks good on a stand in the room.
Where Semi-Acoustics Work Best
These guitars are at home in small venues, jam nights and bedroom practice. They work with clean amp settings and light overdrive, and they respond well to fingerstyle and jazz chords. If you are also considering an acoustic, take a look at our electro-acoustic guitars.
Choose one if you like a mellow tone, want something that looks distinctive and plan to play at moderate volume. Choose a solid body if you play mostly loud rock. Delivery to UK addresses is free.