Tanglewood TW15R Sundance Reserve Solid Cedar Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Natural Gloss

A pure acoustic dreadnought built from solid cedar and mahogany

For players who never plan to plug in, the Tanglewood TW15R keeps things simple: a big body, solid woods and no electronics. It is a dreadnought acoustic guitar from the Sundance Reserve range, built for strong volume and a warm, deep voice at home, in the studio or round a session table.

Tonewoods and voice

The top is solid cedar. Cedar is known for a warm, rich sound and a fast response, so even a gentle strum fills out quickly. It suits players who like a softer attack than spruce gives.

The back and sides are solid mahogany. Mahogany brings depth and a pronounced middle, and in a dreadnought body that means a strong low end with chords that sound thick and even. Bass runs and open-string strumming have real weight behind them, while single notes stay clear.

Dreadnought size, all acoustic

The dreadnought is the classic large flat top shape, with a wide lower bout and plenty of internal air. That is where the volume comes from. With no preamp or battery box cut into the side, the body is left as it was built, and there is nothing to set up before you play.

• All-solid construction, top, back and sides
• Rosewood fingerboard for a smooth feel
• Natural gloss finish that shows the cedar and mahogany grain
• Loud enough for unplugged sessions and busking

Who will enjoy the TW15R

This guitar suits strummers who want a full, warm sound, and fingerstyle players who like a big body with lots of bass. It is also a good choice for recording with a microphone, where the natural sound of solid woods comes through well.

If you know you will need to play through a PA, look at the electro models in the Sundance Reserve range such as the TW45RE, which pairs the same solid cedar and mahogany with Fishman Presys Plus electronics in a smaller super folk body. If the music happens mainly in your living room or at acoustic sessions, the TW15R gives you the bigger dreadnought sound for less money.