Tanglewood TC5E Crossroads Dreadnought Electro-Acoustic Guitar, Whiskey Burst Satin

A classic strummer's dreadnought, ready to plug in

If strumming is what you do most, the Tanglewood TC5E keeps the full, uncut dreadnought outline that gives this body style its punch. It is an electro acoustic guitar from the Crossroads TC series, made from mahogany and fitted with a TEQ MX EQ, for players who want a big rhythm sound at home and through a PA.

Why choose the uncut body

Without a cutaway, the dreadnought keeps all of its upper bout. That extra air inside the body supports the low end and helps chords ring out with weight. Most rhythm players rarely go beyond the first few frets, so they lose nothing and keep the traditional shape. If your playing is mainly open chords, barre chords and singing along, this is the layout to have.

Warm mahogany tone

The top, back and sides are mahogany. On a body this size, that gives a rich, warm sound with a thick middle and a softer top end. Hard strumming stays smooth rather than brittle, and the guitar sits comfortably behind a vocal. The Eboncore fingerboard is dark, tough and pleasant to play on.

Ready for the stage

The TEQ MX EQ system lets you plug straight into an acoustic amp, a PA or an audio interface. Practise unplugged during the week, then take the same guitar to a rehearsal, a pub gig or a recording session.

• Uncut dreadnought body for maximum bass and volume
• Onboard TEQ MX EQ for live and recorded sound
• All-mahogany build for a warm, smooth voice
• Whiskey Burst Satin finish with a soft feel

The TC5E sells for £199, the same as the TC5CE. That model adds a cutaway for lead playing, while this one keeps the classic outline for rhythm work. If you want a lighter, smaller body instead, the TC3 orchestra model is worth comparing, though it has no pickup. For a singer who strums and wants a tanglewood crossroads guitar that is ready to plug in, the TC5E is the straightforward choice, and we deliver it free in the UK.