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Tanglewood Chicago Guitars

The Tanglewood Chicago series is a range of semi-acoustic electric guitars, with the TCH59BK in flame maple at £499.

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Tanglewood Chicago guitar range

The Tanglewood Chicago series is for players who want the look and feel of a hollow bodied electric. Our featured model is the Tanglewood TCH59BK Semi-Acoustic Guitar, priced at £499. If you are searching for a Tanglewood Chicago guitar, this is where to start.

What is a semi-acoustic guitar?

A semi-acoustic guitar has a body that is partly hollow. This gives it some of the airy, woody character of an acoustic, while still being an electric that you plug into an amp. It is a classic choice for jazz, blues, soul and gentle rock, and it also looks great on a stage.

Compared with a slim solid body, a semi has a rounder tone and a little more depth. If you want to see the difference, browse our solid body electric guitars next to the semi-acoustic and archtop guitars.

Flame maple construction

The TCH59BK is made with flame maple, a wood known for its eye catching figure and a clear, focused sound. Maple tends to give a bright attack with good sustain, and the hollow body adds warmth underneath.

Things to think about

  • Tone: choose a semi for smooth, warm clean sounds and mellow overdrive.
  • Comfort: the body is deeper than a solid body, so try holding one before you buy if you can.
  • Budget: at £499 it sits within our guitars under £500 selection.
  • Amp: any clean electric guitar amp will suit it well.

Sound and style

The Chicago name suits the guitar well. A semi-acoustic like this is at home playing jazz chords, blues licks and soulful rhythm parts. With a clean amp setting you will hear a round, woody tone, and with a little gain it turns into a smooth, singing lead sound. Many players keep one for the times when a solid body feels too stiff and sharp.

Do not forget the basics that go with it, such as a good lead and spare strings. Browse guitar cables and guitar strings to complete your set up. The range lists 4 models in total, and the TCH59BK is the one you can buy here today.

New to electric playing? The Tanglewood Northstar series offers solid body models from £139, and the whole electric guitars range is open to explore. Delivery is free to UK addresses.