Tanglewood NS3CF Northstar Single Cutaway Electric Guitar, Metallic Charcoal Frost

Charcoal frost finish and humbucker power

With its metallic charcoal frost finish, the Tanglewood NS3CF looks modern and a little understated. It is a single cutaway electric guitar with an arched poplar top and two humbuckers, built for players who want a fuller tone from the Northstar range.

Sound

The twin humbuckers sit at the bridge and neck. They give a rich, full sound with good sustain, which suits blues, rock and jazz. Use the neck pickup for smooth, rounded tones and the bridge pickup when you want more edge.

Neck and fingerboard

The neck is maple and the fingerboard is rosewood. Together they give a stable feel with warm, responsive playing. Chrome die cast machine heads sit on the headstock to keep everything in tune.

Shape and finish

The single cutaway body has an arched top, which adds a little shape to the poplar. The charcoal frost finish is metallic and subtle, so it suits players who prefer a darker look without going fully black.

• Metallic charcoal frost gloss
• Poplar body, arched top
• Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
• Two humbuckers

Who it suits

This model suits players who want a more serious instrument than a starter guitar, with humbucker output for heavier styles. The single cutaway shape feels comfortable on a strap, and the darker finish looks smart on stage without drawing attention away from your playing. Rehearsal room regulars and gigging players will find plenty of tone here, and it works as a step up for anyone moving on from a first electric guitar.

If you want more colour, the NS3CB in metallic Cadillac blue shares the same spec. Step down to the NS1 line if you would like single coil sparkle at a lower price.