Tanglewood TA4CEBL acoustic/electric guitar

The Azure Series TA4CEPU guitar is a masterpiece that combines exceptional craftsmanship, stunning aesthetics, and powerful tonal qualities. Designed with a Super Folk Cutaway body shape, this guitar is built for comfort and easy access to the upper frets, making it perfect for players who enjoy exploring every corner of the fretboard. The quilted ash top stands out with its unique, intricate grain patterns, adding visual elegance that complements the guitar's rich tonal depth. This top also contributes to a bright, open sound that resonates beautifully, offering clarity and balance suitable for a variety of musical styles.

The TA4CEPU's maple back and sides complement the quilted ash top by enhancing the guitar's overall tonal range. The combination of the maple's warmth and the quilted ash's brightness results in a versatile and well-rounded sound, making it ideal for both strumming chords and playing lead lines. The Purple Heart fingerboard and bridge not only provide a striking visual contrast but also contribute to the guitar's smooth playability and long-lasting durability. This wood combination creates a smooth fret surface while maintaining the instrument's resonance and tonal clarity.

The Tanglewood Premium Plus EQ system integrated into the TA4CEPU offers unparalleled flexibility. With its built-in preamp and tuner, this system ensures the guitar's tone is always under control, allowing players to tailor their sound precisely to their needs, both on stage and in the studio. The Purple Gloss finish enhances the guitar's visual appeal, giving it a deep, luxurious sheen that perfectly complements the high-quality design and premium materials.

Quilted Ash top

Ash is harder and stiffer than mahogany, a type of maple with an open grain. Its pore structure is similar to that of oak. The sound is focused, with a powerful fundamental and pure tones that contain virtually no overtones.

Maple sides and back

Maple is known for giving an instrument a bright tone, good balance, and projection, with excellent note separation and tight bass (a guitar with good separation lets each note of a chord sound distinctly, rather than thick or clustered). It requires less care than many other woods due to temperature and humidity fluctuations.

Bone saddles

Bone saddles and/or nut are much denser and therefore retain better tonal qualities. A bone saddle or nut produces a brighter sound with more resonance and a better attack. A bone saddle and/or nut truly brings a guitar to life.