Tanglewood TRX3E Roadster X Orchestra Folk Electro-Acoustic Guitar

Comfortable orchestra folk shape with a pickup

Looking for an orchestra folk electro acoustic guitar? The TRX3E from the Roadster X series has a body is a little smaller than a dreadnought, so it sits comfortably on the knee, while the sound stays full enough for songs, accompaniment and small stages.

Tonewoods

You get a spruce top over ovangkol back and sides. Spruce is the classic choice for a clear, lively response. Ovangkol adds a gentle warmth underneath, so chords sound rounded rather than harsh. The Eboncore fingerboard keeps the neck smooth for long practice sessions.

Amplified sound

The Tanglewood TEQ MX preamp is built in. Plug into an amp, a PA or a recording interface and use the EQ to match the room. Fingerstyle and strumming both come through with a natural character.

Look and finish

A natural gloss finish keeps the look simple and lets the grain do the talking.

The Roadster X range is aimed at players who want real wood tops and proper electronics without a high price. The TRX3E is a good example. It has the same woods and preamp as its siblings, so the choice really comes down to body size and comfort. Many players find the orchestra folk shape sits just right for both seated and standing playing.

• Orchestra/Folk body shape
• Spruce top, ovangkol back and sides
• Eboncore fingerboard
• Tanglewood TEQ MX electronics

If you want something with more bulk and volume, the TRX5E dreadnought is in the same series at the same price. If a cutaway matters for reaching the top frets, try the TRX4CE. Choose the TRX3E if you value comfort and an even tone over sheer size. It is an easy guitar to pick up and play, with a pickup ready when you need it, and it makes a very sensible all-rounder for songwriters and gigging players on a sensible budget.