Tanglewood TWCROE Crossroads Orchestra Electro-Acoustic Guitar, Whiskey Burst Satin

A comfortable fingerstyle guitar you can plug in

Fingerpickers who also need to plug in should look closely at the Tanglewood TWCROE. It is a mid-size orchestra electro acoustic guitar in the Crossroads range, mahogany all round, with Tanglewood's TEQ MX system on board.

Comfort first

The orchestra body is smaller than a dreadnought and bigger than a parlour. It is easy to handle seated or standing on a strap, and it projects well enough to hold its own unplugged. That balance makes the TWCROE a natural choice if you switch between delicate fingerstyle and strummed backing in the same set.

Mahogany character

Mahogany is used for the top as well as the back and sides, giving the guitar a warm, expressive tone with clear definition. The response is smooth and even, so it suits a wide spread of styles. Through the Whiskey Burst Satin finish you can see the grain, which keeps it in step with the rest of the series. The Eboncore fingerboard adds a dark contrast, and the satin surface feels smooth and natural in your hands.

Electronics

The TEQ MX system gives you simple control over your amplified sound. It is designed to keep the guitar's natural voice intact, so a quiet solo spot and a louder band mix both come across cleanly. You can practise unplugged at home during the week and take the same guitar to a gig at the weekend, without needing a second instrument for the stage.

• Orchestra body that is easy to hold for long sets
• TEQ MX electronics for amps and PA
• Warm, defined mahogany tone
• Eboncore fingerboard

Compared with the acoustic-only TWCRO, you pay £70 more for the electronics, which is worth it if you gig, busk or play at open mic nights. If you mostly strum hard and want more bass, the TWCRDE is the dreadnought electro in the same series. We deliver either free in the UK.