Tanglewood TW4012SDANE Sundance Historic Sloped Shoulder 12-String Dreadnought Electro-Acoustic Guitar

Twelve-string shimmer in a sloped shoulder dreadnought

Twelve strings give you a shimmering, chorus-like sound that a six-string cannot match, and the Tanglewood TW4012SDANE puts that sound in a vintage-styled sloped shoulder dreadnought. It is a 12 string electro acoustic guitar for strummers, songwriters and performers who want a big, lush accompaniment.

The sloped shoulder dreadnought

This body keeps the full size of a dreadnought but rounds off the upper bouts. You still get strong projection and an even tone, yet the softer shoulders make the guitar more comfortable to hold and play for a whole set. For a 12-string, which carries extra tension and weight in the hands, that extra comfort makes a real difference over an evening of songs.

Doubled strings, solid top

A solid spruce top brings brightness, sustain and clear definition, which matters on a 12-string where paired strings can easily turn muddy. Mahogany back and sides add mellow warmth and depth, so the shimmer sits on a full, rounded base. Rhythm parts sound huge and fingerpicked lines ring with harmonics. A Laurel fingerboard sits on the neck, and the Antique Natural gloss finish shows off the grain, with binding and rosette details completing the vintage look.

Electronics

Fishman Presys electronics make it easy to take this sound to a stage or into a studio, and they keep the natural acoustic character when you plug in. That matters with a 12-string, where the doubled notes need to come through cleanly. On the panel you will find:

• Three-band EQ
• Phase control to reduce feedback
• Built-in tuner, handy with twelve strings to keep in pitch
• Digital display

At £899 it is the 12-string choice in the Tanglewood Sundance Historic range. If you want a standard six-string with the same woods and finish, compare the TW40DANE dreadnought. We deliver free in the UK.