Tanglewood TWCRD Crossroads Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Whiskey Burst Satin

Vintage-style volume for campfire strummers

For a straightforward, good-value strummer, the Tanglewood TWCRD is hard to argue with. It is a dreadnought acoustic guitar from the Crossroads series with an all-mahogany body and vintage-inspired styling, and it suits campfire players, singers and anyone who wants a big sound without electronics.

Old-school styling

Tanglewood took cues from guitars of earlier eras for this model. The Whiskey Burst Satin finish and the plain, understated look give it a lived-in feel, and the Eboncore fingerboard keeps things dark and classic. There is no cutaway and no pickup, just a clean, traditional outline that looks right at a folk session or on a sofa.

Volume where it counts

The large dreadnought body gives plenty of volume and a strong bass response. That makes it especially good for strumming and accompanying vocals, across folk, country, blues and modern acoustic pop. Mahogany for the top, back and sides adds warmth and natural resonance, with notes that ring clearly and sustain well. Strum hard with a pick and the guitar fills a room. Play softly with your thumb and it stays warm rather than boomy, which helps if you sing along at home without wanting to drown yourself out.

• Pure acoustic, nothing to charge or plug in
• Full-size body for strong projection
• Warm mahogany tone that flatters a voice
• Free UK delivery

Acoustic only or electro?

If you only play unplugged, the TWCRD at £129 gives you the Crossroads dreadnought sound for less. Should you start playing open mic nights, the TWCRDE adds TEQ MX electronics to the same shape, and the TWCRDCE adds a cutaway as well. For a smaller, comfier body, try the TWCRO orchestra. If big chords and singalongs are what you play most, the TWCRD is a lot of guitar for the money.