The MusicStreet Setup Advantage: Why Your Tanglewood Deserves It
Tanglewood acoustic guitars are celebrated for their comfortable neck profiles, robust construction, and outstanding value. However, because these guitars are crafted from real, highly responsive solid tonewood tops, they naturally breathe and shift during transit and storage. A factory setup, while highly consistent, is rarely optimized for individual playing preferences or local UK humidity levels.
At MusicStreet, we treat every Tanglewood with the utmost care. We perform a **complimentary £75 professional workshop setup** on every single Tanglewood acoustic guitar we sell. Our expert luthiers adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, precision-shave the bridge saddle, and polish the frets to ensure your new instrument plays with a comfortable, buzz-free low action straight out of the box.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Tanglewood acoustic is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Tanglewood acoustic guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 14-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the guitar isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 14 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
Explore Legendary Tanglewood Acoustic Guitar Series
Tanglewood's acoustic lineup features some of the most popular and recognizable designs in the UK. From vintage-inspired blues boxes to modern, high-performance solid-wood classics, explore our core offerings:
Tanglewood Crossroads Series
A tribute to the classic style of 1930s America. The **Tanglewood Crossroads** series features a unique "Whiskey Barrel" burst finish and all-mahogany construction. These guitars deliver a warm, woody, and focused mid-range voice that is highly favored by blues players, fingerstyle guitarists, and singer-songwriters looking for historic character.
Tanglewood Winterleaf Series
The modern workhorse for the advancing player. The **Tanglewood Winterleaf** series features solid spruce or mahogany tops, contemporary neck profiles, and premium hardware. Designed to meet the demands of the modern gigging musician, these guitars offer exceptional projection, clarity, and reliable active electronics.
Tanglewood Sundance Series & Pre-Owned
The pinnacle of Tanglewood's guitar-making heritage. The **Tanglewood Sundance** series features all-solid wood construction, premium tonewoods, and exquisite visual appointments. We also stock a constantly rotating selection of certified pre-owned Tanglewood guitars, thoroughly serviced and set up in our workshop. Explore our used range in our Pre-Owned Collection.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current acoustic guitar? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Tanglewood acoustic guitar in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom features a dedicated acoustic room where you can sit back, play, and compare different body shapes and tonewoods side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tanglewood Acoustic Guitars
Are Tanglewood acoustic guitars good for beginners?
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Yes, Tanglewood acoustic guitars are highly recommended for beginners. They are designed with comfortable, slim neck profiles and manageable body shapes that make learning easy. When combined with our free £75 professional workshop setup, we ensure the string action is low and comfortable, minimizing finger fatigue for new players.
What is included in your £75 professional setup?
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Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
What is the difference between Tanglewood Crossroads and Winterleaf?
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The **Crossroads Series** is vintage-inspired, featuring all-mahogany construction and a dark whiskey burst finish designed to replicate the warm, mid-focused bluesy tone of 1930s instruments. The **Winterleaf Series** is a modern workhorse line featuring solid spruce or mahogany tops, contemporary neck profiles, and active electronics designed for versatile, modern stage performance.
Can I trade in my old gear toward a purchase?
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Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
The Tanglewood Legacy: Award-Winning British Design
The story of Tanglewood began in London in the late 20th century, driven by a mission to design guitars that offered exceptional build quality, comfortable neck profiles, and rich, balanced projection at a highly accessible price point.
By combining traditional acoustic construction methods—such as hand-scalloped bracing and solid wood tops—with modern manufacturing precision, Tanglewood has earned a global reputation for outstanding quality control, making them the go-to choice for students, educators, and touring musicians alike.
Explore Tanglewood's Premium Acoustic Series
1. The Tanglewood Crossroads Series (Vintage Blues Vibe)
A tribute to the golden era of American acoustic design. Inspired by the classic 1930s parlor and orchestra guitars, the Tanglewood Crossroads series features a striking, dark Whiskey Barrel burst finish and a warm, woody, and highly focused midrange. It is the perfect tool for traditional acoustic blues, fingerstyle arrangements, and intimate performances.
2. The Tanglewood Winterleaf Series (Modern Versatility)
Designed for the modern performing musician. The Tanglewood Winterleaf series features comfortable, contemporary body shapes loaded with premium solid tops and advanced electronics. These highly versatile tanglewood electric acoustic guitars offer exceptional note definition, warm midrange punch, and a highly responsive touch, making them the ultimate studio and stage workhorses.
3. The Tanglewood Sundance Series (Premium All-Solid)
The absolute pinnacle of Tanglewood craftsmanship. The Sundance series features all-solid wood construction, utilizing premium tonewoods like solid spruce, cedar, mahogany, and rosewood. These instruments deliver unparalleled dynamic range, projection, and a rich, complex voice that matures and sounds even better with age.
Stage-Ready Performance: Tanglewood Electric Acoustic Guitars
For performing musicians, our collection of tanglewood guitar acoustic electric models offers the perfect blend of natural acoustic resonance and advanced stage-ready electronics. Equipped with premium pickup and preamp systems—such as the Tanglewood Premium Plus or Fishman Presys systems—these instruments allow you to plug directly into any PA system or acoustic amplifier, preserving the natural, room-filling voice of your guitar while eliminating feedback on stage.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting." Beginners and students need a perfectly set up guitar even more than professionals, as a poorly set up instrument with high action can make learning frustrating and painful.
Every single Tanglewood acoustic guitar that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, relief, intonation, and fretwork to ensure your new Tanglewood plays flawlessly straight out of the box.
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No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
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1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
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Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
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Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are Tanglewood acoustic guitars good quality?
Yes, absolutely! Tanglewood is the UK's best-selling acoustic guitar brand, highly respected for its exceptional quality control, reliable tuning stability, and outstanding value. Their guitars feature premium tonewoods, comfortable neck profiles, and high-quality electronics, making them highly recommended for players at every stage of their musical journey.
What is the difference between a standard acoustic and an electro-acoustic guitar?
A standard acoustic guitar is designed to be played unplugged, relying entirely on its body resonance for projection. A tanglewood electric acoustic guitar features a built-in pickup and preamp system, allowing you to plug the instrument directly into an amplifier or PA system for live performances, while still sounding fantastic unplugged.
Does my Tanglewood acoustic guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Tanglewood guitar purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these guitars in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
