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Post by christophe on Mar 18, 2021 13:03:23 GMT
Hi everyone's, I m able to buy this guitare
TANGLEWOOD DBT-D-EB DISCOVERY SERIES
for a very good price under £120 new. I don t know much about Acoustic guitars. It look a bit unusual to me with Ebony wood as body. Thanks
Shape: Dreadnought
Top: Spruce
Back: Ebony
Sides: Ebony
Fingerboard: Eboncore
Bridge: Black Walnut
Strings: Bronze 12-53
Finish: Natural Open Pore Satin
MPN: DBTDEB
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Post by ocarolan on Mar 18, 2021 13:48:59 GMT
Hi christophe and welcome to the Forum. I haven't played the instrument you mention, but have played several others in the lower cost area of Tanglewood's range, and they do seem to represent decent sound for the money. The ebony back and sides will be laminate, ie a thin cosmetic veneer on the outside of layers of "other" woods. The top may well also be a laminate - it doesn't say "solid" on the manufacturer specs so you can assume it isn't. This is not necessarily a bad thing at this price point, though I can't see the one you mention at the price you state - most are £75-£100 more. However, a solid top ( likely to produce a more pleasant sound which will improve over time) could well be in your price range. Are you able to shop around and play various instruments? If not, the one one you mention will likely be a good starting point. Sorry I can't be any more help. Keith
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Post by mandovark on Mar 18, 2021 14:20:41 GMT
Hi christophe , and welcome. Like Keith I haven't played this particular model, but I've played quite a few Tanglewoods in the lower price range and I've always found them to be excellent value for money. They're well made instruments that play nicely and sound good for guitars at this price point. Obviously it's always best to try it for yourself if you can, but that's understandably difficult at the moment. Ebony does get used as a tonewood on some high-end guitars and can sound fantastic, but as Keith says the ebony on the Tanglewood will be a laminate.
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Post by christophe on Mar 18, 2021 15:43:29 GMT
Thanks keith and mandovrark
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Post by NikGnashers on Mar 18, 2021 20:28:46 GMT
I really liked my Tanglewood when I owned it.
The only thing I found with them, is that they do have quite narrow necks, which can make it difficult for fat fingers to fret.
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Post by andyhowell on Mar 19, 2021 8:32:27 GMT
I haven't played this but I have been a few of the newer Tanglewoods over the lasy few years and I've been quite impressed.
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Post by minorkey on Mar 27, 2021 19:04:49 GMT
The guitar in my profile pic is a Tanglewood Discovery. Great sounding guitar, smooth neck and f'board.
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Post by jangarrack on Mar 27, 2021 19:55:26 GMT
I really liked my Tanglewood when I owned it. The only thing I found with them, is that they do have quite narrow necks, which can make it difficult for fat fingers to fret. Some years back when I would visit the guitar department in a local music shop, I came across a small, probably parlour sized, 12 fret, slot-head cedar/mahogany Tanglewood. I think it was a TW73WN with the suffix denoting a wide neck and I also think it may have been a special model as it had a very nice gloss finish and installed pickup system. The wide neck was not really what I would consider wide, but certainly noticeably wider and more finger friendly than standard. It was very well set up with a comfortable action, but it was the volume and dynamic range that really surprised me, blew away other guitars at two or three times the price. It was excellent value and I regretted not buying it as I have not seen another like it since.
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Post by NikGnashers on Mar 28, 2021 20:19:30 GMT
I really liked my Tanglewood when I owned it. The only thing I found with them, is that they do have quite narrow necks, which can make it difficult for fat fingers to fret. Some years back when I would visit the guitar department in a local music shop, I came across a small, probably parlour sized, 12 fret, slot-head cedar/mahogany Tanglewood. I think it was a TW73WN with the suffix denoting a wide neck and I also think it may have been a special model as it had a very nice gloss finish and installed pickup system. The wide neck was not really what I would consider wide, but certainly noticeably wider and more finger friendly than standard. It was very well set up with a comfortable action, but it was the volume and dynamic range that really surprised me, blew away other guitars at two or three times the price. It was excellent value and I regretted not buying it as I have not seen another like it since. Interesting ! I have not seen a wider neck model yet. I do 100% agree that every Tanglewood I have played in my local music shop, and also the super-folk model I owned, did sound actually very good indeed, especially at the price they cost. I would most certainly recommend one, and a wider neck sounds like they could be a real alternative to the usual suspects.
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Post by minorkey on Mar 30, 2021 20:48:55 GMT
Tried a TW45? I believe it might have a wider neck
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