{"product_id":"tanglewood-tgb5se-great-britain-dreadnought-electro-acoustic-guitar","title":"Tanglewood TGB5SE Great Britain 'Dreadnought' Electro Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tanglewood Great Britain Series represents a new chapter in \u003cstrong\u003eBritish guitar making\u003c\/strong\u003e — one rooted in tradition but defined by innovation. \u003cstrong\u003eEach instrument is handcrafted in our boutique York workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e, where skilled luthiers bring together select imported timbers with meticulous attention to detail. This is the first range of Tanglewood acoustics to be fully built in the UK, and every element has been chosen to deliver both inspiring tone and lasting playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of each model lies an AAA-grade Alaskan Sitka spruce soundboard, prized for its strength-to-weight ratio and dynamic responsiveness. Paired with African solid mahogany back and sides, the result is a tonal character that combines the warmth and depth of mahogany with the shimmering clarity and projection of spruce. An African mahogany neck topped with a West African ebony fingerboard provides stability, a smooth playing surface, and a touch of natural brightness to the overall voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time ever in a Tanglewood acoustic, these guitars feature a bolt-on neck design. Beyond making future servicing and adjustments easier, the construction enhances long-term stability and allows precise neck alignment for optimum playability. Coupled with stainless steel frets, a 44.5mm nut, and premium details such as herringbone rosettes, herringbone \u0026amp; maple binding, an ebony bridge, and gold Grover machine heads, the series embodies boutique craftsmanship throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery model comes equipped with LR Baggs Stage Pro Element electronics, making them as capable on stage as they are in the studio or at home. Strung with Elixir Nanoweb Light strings, they’re designed to sing with clarity from the very first note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Great Britain Series is more than just a collection of guitars — it’s a statement of artistry, combining heritage materials, modern design choices, and the hands of British luthiers to create instruments built to inspire for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TGB5SE brings the bold tradition of the dreadnought into the Great Britain Series with a distinctly vintage-inspired twist. Its sloped shoulder body shape enhances the classic dreadnought voice with a touch of refinement, producing a deep, resonant low end that remains balanced and musical across the frequency range. This design lends itself beautifully to strummers and flatpickers who want power and projection, but it also rewards more subtle playing with warmth and complexity in the mids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation of its tone comes from the marriage of an AAA-grade Alaskan Sitka spruce top and solid African mahogany back and sides. Sitka delivers sparkle, dynamic headroom, and a wide tonal palette, while mahogany anchors the sound with earthy resonance and woody character. Together, they create a guitar that can drive a mix with authority yet respond sensitively to lighter touch. The African mahogany neck with a West African ebony fingerboard adds both stability and a clear, articulate attack, ensuring the TGB5SE’s voice cuts through with definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key innovation across the series — the bolt-on neck — is particularly valuable here, where dreadnoughts often endure years of heavy strumming. By allowing precise neck alignment and easier servicing, it ensures the guitar remains reliable for decades while enhancing resonance and sustain. Stainless steel frets and a 44.5mm nut support durability and effortless playability, while elegant appointments such as the herringbone rosette, maple binding, ebony bridge, and gold Grover machine heads highlight its boutique craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with an LR Baggs Stage Pro Element EQ, the TGB5SE is stage-ready, delivering amplified tones that capture the depth and balance of its acoustic voice. Finished with Elixir Nanoweb Light strings, it is built for players who want the commanding presence of a dreadnought with the refinement of modern British luthiery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eGreat Britain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eSloped Shoulder Dreadnought\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eTop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eAAA Solid Sitka Spruc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eBack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eSides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eLR Baggs Stage Pro Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eNatural Satin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e819907025104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Tanglewood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57300567720311,"sku":"TGB5SE","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/3460\/3810\/files\/TGB5SE-scaled.jpg?v=1784024790","url":"https:\/\/themusicbank.co.uk\/products\/tanglewood-tgb5se-great-britain-dreadnought-electro-acoustic-guitar","provider":"The Music Bank","version":"1.0","type":"link"}