Tanglewood TW4 - Koa

Exotic sonic nature...

Bright, lively, distinctively koa. The Tanglewood TW4E Winterleaf is crafted entirely with koa. In both looks and tone, this TW4E offers exotic style with an instantly recognisable character. Imagine gorgeous mid-range focus with brightness and chime, combined. Truly distinctive, this is an instrument that's utterly captivating - in every single way. 

Love to pick? This is the timber for you. Koa has a bright persona, but the more it's played, the more you're rewarded with sweet rumbles of sonic richness. It has a gorgeous depth and plenty of texture too. Resulting in a pleasing warmth with superb sonic projection and volume. And, it's fantastic for playing through a multitude of genres. However, picking is just utterly dreamy on the TW4E. And it's incredibly responsive to meaty flat picking. Plus, with a solid top, this is a sound that blossoms with age. A sound that will just keep on giving. Not to be underestimated, this is an instrument that will stay with you for years to come.

Responsive nature, superb feel

Tanglewood's most famed design. The Super Folk continues to live its legacy. To bring you such an all-purpose instrument, Tanglewood began creating a shape that met the specs of the modern industry. Ensuring great playability, tone, and style. Resulting in the birth of the super folk. It was first introduced over 25 years ago as their award-winning TW45 Sundance Pro. And right throughout its life, it's earned a rep for being a must-have among folk players.

It's slightly bigger in size than standard folk guitars. Bringing more volume and a bigger tone in one comfortable, extremely playable electro acoustic. And Tanglewood know you're not just big on tone, you're big on comfort too. So, to encourage you to keep playing, this instrument was designed with both beginners and seasoned pros in mind. Ensuring each time you pick up this TW4E-KOA Winterleaf, it's an experience you love, adore, and cherish. Plus, with a stylish Venetian cutaway, you can reach for new melodies and the highest frets with ease. No matter your style, this is an instrument that allows you to play, your way.

Playability you deserve

Tanglewood know the feel of your instrument is incredibly important to you. And it needs to be comfortable, accommodating, and smooth. And this TW4E-KOA truly meets Tanglewood's goal of utilising innovative design whilst offering unmatched value and playability. Quality that truly belies the price tag is right at your fingertips.

Built with you in mind, and to give you an extremely playable platform that's perfect for test-driving a multitude of techniques. Whether you want to tap, slap, pick, or strum with passion, the Winterleaf can handle it all. It plays beautifully, and you'll be comfortable in each position up and down the neck thanks to Tanglewood's meticulous design and player-friendly attitude.

Take to the stage

Show your audience what you're made of. You know the Winterleaf feels fantastic, and it sounds superb. And, it has a style that was born to perform. So why not take to the stage or studio? Whether you're rehearsing in the comfort of home, hold a regular weekend slot, or heading to your first live performance - you're ready to go with the Winterleaf. Once plugged in, you've got four tone tweaking options. Adjust the slider switches for presence, bass, middle, and treble to find your most goose-bump-inducing tone. Plus, with an on-board chromatic tuner, you'll always be in perfect pitch with the Winterleaf.

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Series: Winterleaf
• Body Shape: Super Folk Cutaway
• Back & Side Wood: Solid Koa
• Top Material: Koa
• Finish: Natural Gloss
• Bridge: Tech Wood
• Saddle: Nubone, Compensating
• Scale Length: 650mm

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Tech Wood
• Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
• Nut: Nubone
• Nut Width: 43mm

Electronics & Hardware

• Electronics: B-Band M-450T
• Tuners: Grover
• Hardware: Chrome
• Strings D’Addario EXP16
• Case Included: No