Tanglewood TWJSFCE Java Exotic Super Folk Electro-Acoustic Guitar

£499

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Description

Introducing the Tanglewood Super Folk, a guitar that captivates with its master craftsmanship and aural splendor. This exquisite instrument showcases a solid spruce or solid cedar top, offering you the choice of tonal brightness or warmth to suit your playing style. With the backing of Amara/Spalt Mango and Amara sides, it provides a robust and deep resonance. As a feast for the senses, it combines an ear-pleasing tone with a stunning aesthetic, allowing every performance to be a visceral experience.

The beauty of the Tanglewood Super Folk is evident in every curve and line. Taking inspiration from the exquisite Italian marquetry, the back of the guitar is an awe-inspiring masterpiece. The combination of Amara Ebony with a unique strip of Spalted Mango sets this guitar apart, a veritable piece of art that offers an experience beyond the auditory. This captivating design adorns the back of each model in the series, which includes Travel, Orchestra, Parlour, Dreadnought, and Super Folk.

As an acoustic-electric guitar, the Tanglewood Super Folk is equipped with top-tier electronics. Fitted with the highly sought-after Fishman Presys EQ systems, the guitar promises a sound that is rich, full, and detailed. The system allows precise adjustments, providing you the control to sTanglewood your music just the way you want it. The cherry on top is the solid Canadian cedar top that adds a sonic signature synonymous with quality and brilliance.

The Tanglewood Java TWJSFCE’s Super Folk body is designed with a keen focus on comfort and performance. Ideal for live performances, the guitar sports a Fishman Sonitone Pickup system and preamp with an inconspicuously situated EQ control panel. The sound resonating from this instrument is clear, dry, yet warm, with an impressive level of projection. It’s a guitar that plays beyond its price range, making it a superb choice for beginners without compromising on the qualities that would impress the seasoned player.

With an aesthetically pleasing natural gloss finish, the Tanglewood Super Folk boasts premium construction details. The techwood fingerboard and bridge promise durability and enhanced sound quality, while the mahogany binding adds a touch of elegance. The PPS saddle and nut, along with a 650mm scale length and open back nickel vintage machine heads, ensure that the instrument stays in tune, providing a consistently excellent playing experience.

A standout feature of the Tanglewood Super Folk is its selection of exotic tonewoods. The top, made from traditional solid cedar, creates a warm, deep sound, while the high-density Amara sides produce a high-output volume, similar to the properties of African Ebony. The guitar’s back features a visually striking split design with Amara and a Spalted Mango centerpiece, enhancing both volume production and tone depth.

Equipped with the renowned Fishman Presys system, the Tanglewood Super Folk delivers a versatile tone that resonates brilliantly across different amplification systems. The built-in controls include a master volume, a 3-Band EQ, a notch filter, brilliance control, and a phase switch, enabling you to sTanglewood your sound precisely on the guitar.

In conclusion, the Tanglewood Super Folk is an extraordinary blend of stunning looks, incredible sound, and unbeatable value. It breaks barriers by offering exotic wood choices usually not associated with guitars in this price range. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn on a high-quality instrument or an advanced player looking for a versatile performance guitar, this could be your perfect match. And with home delivery options available, it’s now easier than ever to make the Tanglewood Super Folk your own.

Highlights

Solid Top Construction

The Super Folk guitar features either a solid spruce or solid cedar top, offering players the choice between a bright or a warm tonal character. This quality is typically found in higher-end guitars, making this model a high-value purchase.

Inspirational Italian Marquetry Design

Borrowing techniques from Italian marquetry, the Super Folk stands out with its strikingly beautiful Amara Ebony back, contrasted by a vibrant strip of Spalted Mango timber. This unique aesthetic, usually associated with high-end instruments, ensures that this guitar is visually impressive from any angle.

Exotic Tonewoods

In a daring move away from tradition, the Super Folk uses exotic tonewoods. The back and sides are crafted from Amara, a high-density wood known for its ability to produce a high output volume and contribute to the guitar’s overall tonal depth.

Fishman Presys Electronics

The Super Folk is equipped with a Fishman Presys EQ system, known for delivering excellent amplified tone. With a master volume, 3-band EQ, built-in tuner, notch filter, brilliance control, and phase switch, players have extensive control over their sound.

Comfort and Playability

This model’s Super Folk shape offers comfort and great playability, making it ideal for live performances. With its high-quality Techwood fingerboard and bridge, it provides a seamless playing experience for beginners and advanced players alike.

Eco-friendly Fingerboard Material

The use of Techwood for the fingerboard is not only a sustainable choice but also a functional one. It offers a smooth playing experience, and its high durability makes it an ideal material for this high-contact part of the guitar.

Premium Elixir Nanoweb Strings

The Super Folk comes fitted with Elixir Nanoweb 12-53 strings. Known for their long-lasting tone, these strings complement the guitar’s tonewood choices and contribute to its overall sound quality.

Specifications

Shape Super Folk
Top Solid Spruce or Solid Cedar
Back Amara/Spalt Mango
Sides Amara
Fingerboard Techwood
Bridge Techwood
Strings Elixir Nanoweb 12-53
Electronics Fishman Presys
Finish Natural Gloss
Neck Material Nato
Binding Mahogany
Saddle PPS, Compensating
Nut Width PPS (43mm)
Scale Length 650mm
Machine Heads Open Back Nickel Vintage
EQ Fishman Sonitone / Fishman Presys
Upper Bout Width 279mm
Lower Bout Width 382mm
Waist Width 234mm
Body Depth (Top) 95mm
Body Depth (Bottom) 100mm
Body Length 480mm
Total Length 1000mm