What is the difference between a high-end production guitar and a Custom Shop model?

High-end production guitars (such as PRS Core Custom 24 or Gibson USA Standard) utilize advanced CNC precision combined with hand-finishing in standard production runs. Custom Shop models feature lower batch volumes, hand-selected tonewoods, custom hand-wound pickups, period-accurate construction, and master luthier voicing.

Why should I avoid drop-shipped high-end electric guitars?

Drop-shipped guitars are dispatched directly from logistics warehouses without unboxing or inspection. Without a bench inspection and 5-point setup by an in-house guitar technician, you risk receiving an unplayable instrument affected by climate shifts during storage and transit.

What does MusicStreet's 5-point setup include?

Every instrument sold through MusicStreet undergoes a comprehensive 5-point bench inspection: truss rod and neck relief calibration, nut slot depth check, bridge radius and intonation alignment, pickup height and electronic circuit testing, and fretboard conditioning.

Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

Yes. MusicStreet operates a showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where players can test premium PRS, Fender, and Gibson models through high-end amplifiers in a dedicated testing environment.

Tanglewood TWBB-SFCE-12 12 String Blackbird Superfolk, Acoustic Guitar

Tanglewood TWBB-SFCE-12 12 String Blackbird Superfolk, Acoustic Guitar

Name: Tanglewood TWBB-SFCE-12 12 String Blackbird Superfolk, Acoustic Guitar
Brand: Tanglewood
SKU: TWBB-SFCE-12
Price: 289.0 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

£289.00

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Tanglewood TWBB-SFCE-12 12 String Blackbird Superfolk, Acoustic Guitar

£289.00

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!

Specifications

TYPE	Electro Acoustic with Built in Tuner
SHAPE	12 Strings Super Folk Cutaway
TOP	Hand Selected Mahogany
BACK	Mahogany
SIDES	Mahogany
FINGERBOARD	Techwood
BRIDGE	Techwood
STRINGS	Bronze Light
ELECTRONICS	Tanglewood Premium Plus
FINISH	Smokestack Black Satin
Full Specification	TWBBSFCE12