• Orchestra body design
• Mahogany top
• Mahogany back and sides
• Mahogany neck
• Tech Wood fretboard
• Scale: 650 mm
• Nut width: 43 mm
• 20 Frets
• Tanglewood TEQ-3BT preamp pickup system
• Enclosed chrome machine heads
• Colour: Whiskey Barrel Burst Satin

Building on the global success of our Crossroads range of instruments, our design team have created a whole new range of guitars, inspired by the cosmetic of 1940/50's era US instruments with the class leading constructional signature of Michael Sanden and the Tanglewood artisanal team.

Every Blackbird model is carefully braced to provide a tight bottom end bass note and clear rich high spectrum resonance.

We have bound each model in vintage ivory ABS materials to provide the look of Bakelite from the 40's, and though this won’t affect the sound, it certainly helps give provenance to the historic look our design team wished to capture, and to our mind, they have done a wonderful job.

We have both traditional acoustic models and stage ready electro acoustic versions available, all featuring the outstanding new Tanglewood Premium Plus Eq system as standard equipment.

The rich smoky charcoal stained finish we have christened 'Smokestack Black' and we hope, amongst the range you will be able to choose your own favourite!

SHAPE Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
TOP Hand Selected Mahogany
BACK Mahogany
SIDES Mahogany
FINGERBOARD Techwood
BRIDGE Techwood
STRINGS Bronze Light
ELECTRONICS Tanglewood Premium Plus
FINISH Smokestack Black Satin

Building on the global success of our Crossroads range of instruments, our design team have created a whole new range of guitars, inspired by the cosmetic of 1940/50's era US instruments with the class leading constructional signature of Michael Sanden and the Tanglewood artisanal team.

Every Blackbird model is carefully braced to provide a tight bottom end bass note and clear rich high spectrum resonance.

We have bound each model in vintage ivory ABS materials to provide the look of Bakelite from the 40's, and though this won’t affect the sound, it certainly helps give provenance to the historic look our design team wished to capture, and to our mind, they have done a wonderful job.

We have both traditional acoustic models and stage ready electro acoustic versions available, all featuring the outstanding new Tanglewood Premium Plus Eq system as standard equipment.

The rich smoky charcoal stained finish we have christened 'Smokestack Black' and we hope, amongst the range you will be able to choose your own favourite!

SHAPE Orchestra
TOP Hand Selected Mahogany
BACK Mahogany
SIDES Mahogany
FINGERBOARD Techwood
BRIDGE Techwood
STRINGS Bronze Light
ELECTRONICS Tanglewood Premium Plus
FINISH Smokestack Black Satin

A sonic echo of days gone by. With sound, playability, and style that belies the price tag. The Tanglewood TWBBSFCE Blackbird Electro Acoustic is perfect for honing your skills and mastering your persona. Bringing you a classic acoustic tone, stage-worthy style, and slick playability. And, with responsive electronics, it's easy to perform your way, and unleash your true persona.

On a strict budget? But crave quality you can develop your style with? This is it. With unbelievable value, and a meticulous Tanglewood design. This TWBBSFCE Blackbird is perfect for any player looking for that old-school warmth and classic acoustic voice, combined. And thanks to a familiar, all-purpose super folk body, the Blackbird is immensely responsive to your individuality too. Plus, with a satin finish, Venetian cutaway and a 'musician's first' attitude, you know the Blackbird is a breeze to play. So reach out, grab value that belies the price tag, and take the next step in your musical journey.

Pure acoustic excellence and captivating tonal character flow effortlessly from the Tanglewood TW5EBS Winterleaf Electro Acoustic guitar. This instrument invites you to explore boundless versatility and experience a remarkable responsiveness that faithfully captures every nuance of your unique musical identity, all thanks to its solid top. But the Winterleaf offers much more. It proudly combines premium-quality Premium Plus electronics, renowned Elixir strings, Black Shadow style, and the extraordinary ability to mature sonically over time. A truly sublime combination.

Crafted with a solid spruce top and a mahogany body, this guitar imparts upon you the unmistakable sonic richness of a solid top. Dynamic, crisp, articulate, and rich – these qualities only enhance with age, delivering an even more luscious tone. Upholding Tanglewood's commitment to musicians, the TW5EBS ensures not only the preservation of your tone but also an exceptional playing experience. It provides an incredibly playable dreadnought body resonating with lushness, complemented by seamless access to the upper frets. This setup allows your unique musical character to shine brightly with each performance. Moreover, with the incorporation of Premium Plus electronics, you possess the means to showcase your talents and the Winterleaf's stunning aesthetics in any live setting. It's an open invitation to let your creativity flourish, making every performance a captivating experience.

The TCY10E features a double cutaway body with a laminated spruce top with an oval soundhole on mahogany back and sides. The mahogany neck has a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with binding and white dot position markers. Components include a compensated Ivorex II saddle in a rosewood bridge with Ibanez Advantage bridge pins, an Ivorex II nut, and chrome Ibanez tuning machines. Electronics consist of an Ibanez under saddle pickup connected to an Ibanez AEQ200T preamp with 2-band EQ and on-board tuner powered by a 9V battery and a ¼” stereo end-pin output jack.

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• Unique hybrid instrument perfect for acoustic and electric guitarists

• Double-cutaway, shallow-body design makes it ultra-lightweight, portable, and easy to play

• Spruce top with sapele back and sides for a rich blend of high end, balanced midrange, and touch of low end

• Smooth okoume neck with purpleheart fingerboard offers wonderful feel and response

• Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp with onboard tuner delivers stellar amplified acoustic tone

• 2-band EQ designed specifically for adjusting the bass and treble frequencies, so you can dial in your preferred tone

• Deep cutaway lets you reach those extra-high notes up the neck

• Ibanez Advantage bridge pins with special bulb-shaped ends that make them easier to grip for removal