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MASTERDESIGN

For over 30 years in the picturesque rural town of Tommarp, Sweden, Michael Sanden and his small team have been building the fine acoustics that have helped him solidify his reputation as one of the most creatively innovative luthiers of his generation.

We asked Michael to consider a collaboration with Tanglewood Guitars that would allow us to bring his elegant designs and innovative craftsmanship to a larger market. The exquisite MasterDesign instruments are the result of that collaboration. A range of guitars built to precise Sanden blueprints and incorporating some of Michael's most functional and stylistic handcrafted features, these instruments take production guitars to a new level.

High-grade, solid Sitka spruce tops are paired with either solid Rosewood or solid Mahogany backs and sides. The instruments feature Michael's trademark "paintbrush stroke" bridge, an unadorned headstock, a single stylized "T" inlay on the 12th fret of the fingerboard, and a zero fret. Each model is equipped with a B-Band A1.2 under-saddle transducer and active preamp, with a volume control tucked discreetly inside the soundhole. An SKB case is included with each guitar.

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HERITAGE

Our Heritage Series celebrates the art of guitar craftsmanship. These handmade instruments are constructed entirely from solid woods, and each is characterized by an Ebony fingerboard and bridge, a genuine bone nut and saddle, a reinforcing neck volute, and tasteful inlays.

Each Heritage Series guitar is shipped in a deluxe hardshell wood case and includes a soundhole humidifier.

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SUNDANCE

In the Sundance Series, you’ll find our most diverse collection of guitars, with a wide representation of body shapes, finishes and woods – including many all-solid wood models. These instruments feature a one-piece neck with reinforcing volute, a bone nut and saddle, and all are strung with Elixir strings. Acoustic-electric models incorporate B-Band A3T electronics.

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ROSEWOOD GRAND RESERVE

We don’t think that price tags should get in the way of appreciating the finer things in life. Take the Rosewood Grand Reserve Series, for example. Featuring solid Sitka Spruce tops and Indian Rosewood back and sides throughout, this is a sophisticated family of guitars. Vintage mojo can be found everywhere, from the classic sunburst finish option available on many models, to gold tuners, to bone nuts and saddles, to Rosewood rosettes, right down to the sloped-shoulders of the TRD-VS dreadnought. Affordable luxury all the way.

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PREMIER

Our Premier Series takes many of the design features found on the industry's highest quality acoustic guitars, and makes them available at a range price. Featuring solid Spruce and solid Cedar tops, an abalone inlaid headstock logo and position markers, and other fine appointments, these guitars deliver both sonically and visually… without breaking the bank.

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EVOLUTION

Our Evolution Series continues to redefine what can be expected from an entry-level instrument. With their rich, clear, and loud voice, and featuring Maple bindings, bone nuts and saddles, Fishman ISYS electronics on acoustic-electric models, and other adornments, these guitars pack a remarkable amount of musicality and value into the budget price bracket. Whether you’re a beginner guitarist or an experienced player who simply desires an exceptional quality-to-price ratio, the Evolution Series sets the bar.

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ROADSTER

For the discerning player on the move, we introduce our NEW Roadster Series of travel size guitars. Featuring an understated but functional aesthetic, these guitars are perfectly suited to bring along on your next vacation, business trip, tour, or other excursion. They’re also ideal for the smaller hands of younger players.

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BLUEGRASS-FOLK

Sure, we may be the Tanglewood Guitar Company… but don’t let our name fool you. Our range of banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles offers plenty of selection for the folk/Americana musician, with each instrument pairing exceptional build quality with remarkable value.

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ACCESSORIES

Tuners: Our tuners are convenient, easy-to-use, and accurate. Both models feature our practical "Traffic Light" function: the back-lit LCD screen shines green when the note is in tune, and red when not in tune.

Cases: Our quality wood cases feature a multi-ply, hand-laminated arch-top shell, a thickly-padded plush interior, a heavy-duty durable covering, brass latches and hinges, a solid molded handle, and a large accessory compartment. With screen-printed Tanglewood logo. Made in Canada.

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DISCOVERY BY TANGLEWOOD

We believe that guitarists of every level deserve an instrument that offers exceptional value. Beginner players are no exception. Our Discovery by Tanglewood series provides the novice picker with a quality Tanglewood instrument and a choice of accessories to suit their needs.

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CLASSICAL

Our Classical Guitars are perfect for anyone – from guitar students to seasoned electric and steel string players – who may be looking for the warm tone and softer touch of a nylon-stringed instrument. Featuring rosewood backs and sides, one-piece necks with 2" nut width, and maple bindings, our full-size 4/4 classicals offer plenty of value and hold their own against instruments many times the price.

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AMPLIFICATION

The Tanglewood T6 is a 60 watt compact acoustic amplifier with true digital reference effects - including Hall, Plate, Chorus, and Delay — and features inputs and outputs for every professional application. The T6’s two channels are perfectly suited to handle guitar and vocals, making it a great choice for singer/songwriters and gigging guitarists. A direct line out makes the T6 an ideal on-stage companion for acoustic guitar and a recessed 35 mm speaker pole socket lets you mount the amplifier on a speaker stand (not included).

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ELECTRIC GUITARS

We’ve taken the same passion, attention to detail, and knowhow that we've put into building acoustic guitars for the past few decades, and focused it on an exciting family of Electric Guitars. Featuring quality craftsmanship and a distinctly vintage vibe, the Tanglewood electrics are sure to suit players of all levels. These instruments, available in several classic styles and retro-inspired finishes, offer incredible value and ultimate playability. Plug one in today and discover a whole new side of Tanglewood!

Our electrics are equipped with Entwistle pickups, designed by Alan Entwistle. Alan has spent over 35 years handwinding custom pickups in his native UK, and this wealth of experience is showcased in his unique and innovative range of Entwistle pickups.

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ELECTRIC BASSES

Overwater
Through more than three decades of production, the Overwater name has become synonymous with the finest handcrafted bass guitars in the UK. Over the years, the instruments produced by Chris May and co. have only ever been available in relatively limited numbers, usually to players willing to wait for a custom build and able to afford the inevitable price of ‘one off’ production. But it has long been an aspiration of Chris’ to be able to offer a line of Overwater instruments at prices available to everyone while maintaining the standards that his company has always stood for – that is, without compromise in design, build quality or playability. A special collaboration with Tanglewood has brought that vision to life.

Rebel Basses
These affordable, modern instruments are hard to beat for starter players, and offer incredible value even for more experienced gigging bassists. Our Rebel Basses feature quality Entwistle pickups: a PBX split pickup in the neck position and a JBX jazz style pickup in the bridge position.

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NASHVILLE IV

Embodying the spirit of Music City, our Nashville Series solid top guitars are styled in classic traditional western fashion, paying homage to the home of country & roots music. Solid Himalayan Spruce tops and African Mahogany backs & sides provide each instrument with colorful tone and luxurious cosmetics.

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SUNDANCE HISTORIC

Designed in the UK under the stewardship of Swedish master luthier Michael Sanden, the Sundance Historic instruments aim to meet the market demand for simple, understated, 1940's-style solid-top guitars. Evoking plenty of traditional style, each guitar boasts a solid Spruce top and Mahogany back & sides, and features our parallel bridge pin system and a soft V neck profile.

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MASTERDESIGN

Developed in collaboration with the renowned Swedish master luthier Michael Sanden, our MasterDesign guitars represent the ultimate in elegance and innovation.
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HERITAGE

Celebrating the art of guitar craftsmanship, these handmade instruments are constructed entirely from solid woods and boast high-quality features.
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SUNDANCE

Our most diverse collection of guitars, here you’ll find a wide representation of body shapes, finishes and woods – including many all-solid wood models.
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GRAND RESERVE

Featuring Rosewood backs and sides and solid Spruce tops, this sophisticated yet affordable
family of guitars boasts a touch of
vintage mojo. Learn more

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PREMIER

We take many of the design features found on the industry’s highest quality acoustic guitars, and make them available at a mid-range price. Learn more

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EVOLUTION

Featuring a remarkable amount of musicality and value, these instruments continue to redefine what can be expected from an entry-level guitar. Learn more

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CLASSICAL

Our Classical Guitars are perfect for anyone – from students to electric and steel string players – who may be looking for the warm tone and softer touch of a nylon-stringed instrument.
Learn more

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DISCOVERY

Our Discovery by Tanglewood series provides the novice picker with a quality Tanglewood instrument
and a choice of accessories to
suit their needs. Learn more

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ROADSTER

With an understated, functional aesthetic, these travel size instruments are perfect for the discerning player on the move, or for the smaller hands of younger players. Learn more

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ACCESSORIES

We offer a selection of accessories, to ensure your guitar is well-protected and in tune. Learn more

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AMPLIFICATION

The Tanglewood T6 is a 60 watt compact acoustic amplifier with true digital reference effects - including Hall, Plate, Chorus, and Delay - and features inputs and outputs for every application.
Learn more

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BLUEGRASS-FOLK

A range of quality banjos, mandolins and ukuleles offering trademark Tanglewood quality and value.
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ELECTRIC GUITARS

We’ve taken the same passion, attention to detail, and knowhow that we’ve put into building acoustic guitars for the past few decades, and focused it on an exciting family of Electric Guitars.
Learn more

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ELECTRIC BASSES

Includes the Overwater by Tanglewood Series – developed through a special collaboration with UK custom bass builder Chris May and Co. – as well as our ultra-affordable, modern
Rebel Bass family. Learn more

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NASHVILLE IV

Embodying the spirit of Music City, our Nashville Series solid top guitars are styled in classic traditional western fashion. Learn more

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SUNDANCE HISTORIC

Simple, understated, 1940's-style solid-top guitars designed by Swedish master luthier
Michael Sanden. Learn more

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