Tanglewood Roadster X TRX2E Travel Electro Acoustic

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Description

The Tanglewood Roadster X TRX2E Travel Electro Acoustic is a compact steel string guitar designed for players who need great sound in a smaller, go anywhere format. Whether you are a new learner looking for a manageable first instrument, a younger player needing a comfortable reach, or a songwriter who wants a reliable companion for the sofa, studio or stage, the TRX2E keeps things effortless. Its travel sized body is easy to hold and carry, yet it projects with a clear, musical voice. With built in electronics, you can plug straight into an amp or PA for rehearsals, open mics and impromptu performances without fuss.

What sets this model apart is the feel and finish you get at this level. The Roadster X recipe focuses on tonewoods chosen for a warm, balanced response and a satin finish that lets the guitar resonate freely while feeling smooth in the hands. The short scale and compact body promote an inviting, relaxed playing experience, helping chords and melodies fall under the fingers more naturally than a full size dreadnought. Compared with basic Student 1 tier instruments, the TRX2E adds more refined playability, a more confident acoustic tone and practical onboard electronics with a handy tuner for quick, accurate set ups.

The TRX2E is well suited to UK tuition and school use, where comfort, tuning stability and straightforward operation really matter. Its manageable size helps younger or smaller framed students maintain good posture in lessons, and the integrated tuner supports consistent practice between sessions. For home use, the compact body makes it easy to pick up and play without taking over the room, while the plug in capability keeps you ready for ensemble work, peripatetic lessons and small performances. It represents strong value for learners and casual players alike, delivering dependable build quality and an easy playing setup that encourages progress from day one.

Features

Compact travel size

A reduced body and short scale length make this guitar comfortable to hold, easy to transport and approachable for smaller hands, without losing the clear, usable tone you need for practice and performance.

Plug in and play electronics

Built in pickup and preamp with a handy tuner let you connect directly to amplifiers or PA systems, dial in your sound quickly and keep tuning in check during lessons, rehearsals and open mic sets.

Smooth satin feel

The natural satin finish promotes resonance and provides a fast, comfortable feel across the neck, helping chords, transitions and melody lines feel effortless from the first session to the last.

Balanced tonewood pairing

A spruce top matched with a mahogany body delivers a warm, balanced voice with clear note definition, ideal for strumming, flatpicking and fingerstyle across a wide range of musical styles.

Specifications

SKU TRX2E
Size Travel
Top Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Fingerboard Eboncore
Electronics Onboard pickup and preamp with tuner
Finish Natural satin
Strings Steel
Case Not included
Suitable for Beginners, school use, travel and practice
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