Why Are Tanglewood Guitars So Popular?

Jul 22, 2010 Guitar
Posted by Alfie Davis

Established back in 1991, the Tanglewood guitar company began an era of acoustic notoriety. During 2006 and 2007, they were responsible for producing the best-selling brand of acoustic guitar in the UK and Ireland. Initially they only served those two countries but they later expanded into the American market. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, they were the best-selling acoustic guitar brand according to a survey by MI Pro.

The Tanglewood guitar has some of the finest luthiers in the UK working on designing their models. And going into those models are some of the highest-quality tone woods available as well as being crafted with a meticulous attention to details. Each guitar is set-up and checked in the UK with a re-check carried out by BBZ Guitars. This is all before they are put on sale so they are truly the finished product when being used for the first time by their new owner.

The Tanglewood range includes acoustic, electro acoustic and bass guitars in numerous sizes and they are all of supreme quality. They include Folk, Super Folk, Parlour, Jumbo and Dreadnought and are available in series such as Sundance, Evolution, Premier and Heritage. Whatever budget or experience, they have something to suit.

At the core of this brand, of course, you will find the acoustic guitar and they are still the only Tanglewood guitar in circulation in the US. They can be found in a variety of levels, however, from entry-level to professional all-solid and come in a range of adornments, finishes and body shapes.

One of the company’s main strengths is in its customer service and their reaction to feedback from the customer. It is in listening and taking suggestions from their customer base that have allowed them to improve their models so often. Even though the acoustic guitar will always be their core product, it is this open-mindedness that have allowed them to branch out into being successful in designing and producing electric and bass guitars also.

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