A 12-string guitar is a steel-stringed acoustic or electric guitar with twelve strings in six courses, which means each standard string is paired with another. The lower four courses (E, A, D, G) are typically tuned in octaves, while the highest two (B and high E) are tuned in unison. This configuration produces a rich, shimmering tone with natural chorusing, making it ideal for rhythm playing and adding depth to recordings. Popular in folk, rock, and pop music, 12-strings have been famously used by artists like George Harrison, Roger McGuinn, and Jimmy Page. They require more finger strength and careful tuning, but reward the player with a uniquely full and resonant sound.
Acoustic guitars are beloved for their rich, natural sound that requires no amplification, making them perfect for intimate settings, songwriting, and practice. Available in various shapes and sizes—from full-bodied dreadnoughts to smaller parlour and travel models—they offer diverse tonal qualities to suit different playing styles. This category includes steel-string and classical guitars, along with accessories like cases, strings, and picks, providing everything you need to enjoy the pure, resonant tones of acoustic playing.
Acoustic guitars are timeless instruments known for their warm, natural sound and versatility across genres like folk, blues, rock, and classical. Played unplugged or with a pickup for amplification, they come in various body shapes such as dreadnought, concert, and parlour, each offering unique tone and comfort. This category includes everything you need for your acoustic journey—from full-sized steel-string and classical guitars to travel-sized models, pickups, preamps, cases, and essential accessories. Whether you’re strumming chords or fingerpicking melodies, our range covers it all for beginners and seasoned players alike.
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Tanglewood Guitars is a UK-based brand founded in 1988, renowned for crafting high-quality stringed instruments that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Their product range includes acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, as well as ukuleles, mandolins, and banjos. Designed in the UK and manufactured in China, Indonesia, and South Korea, Tanglewood instruments are celebrated for their exceptional value, playability, and distinctive satin finishes. The brand’s diverse series, such as the Crossroads, Evolution Exotic, and Heritage lines, cater to players of all levels, from beginners to professionals. With distribution in over 60 countries, Tanglewood continues to inspire musicians worldwide with instruments that offer both quality and affordability.
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CORROSION-RESISTANT, PRECISION WOUND – 85/15 Bronze is precision wound onto a hexagonally shaped high carbon steel core, resulting in long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation. EZ STRINGS – Specially formulated copper-zinc alloy which delivers the vintage bright tone of 80/20 with the extended life qualities of phosphor bronze. F…
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PRECISION WOUND – D’Addario 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound over a hexagonal high carbon steel core. BOLD, BRIGHT SOUND – The 80/20 Bronze wrap wire provides bold, bright acoustic sound, with crisp projection that fills the room. THE ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC STRING – 80/20 Bronze was originally created by John D’Addario Sr. and re…
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Bright, balanced tone with excellent projection and clarity. 12-String Medium gauge: 11-11, 15-15, 24w-10, 30-14, 42-22w, 52-28. Wound strings are 80 percent copper, 20 percent zinc wire wrapped around high-carbon steel core wire. Crafted in the USA with the freshest and finest materials. Element Shield packaging ensures your strings stay as fresh …
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80/20 Bronze acoustic Guitar strings with nanoweb coating Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel Our patented coating technology protects against common corrosion, extending tone life longer than any other brand’s coated or uncoated stri…
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New Custom Light 12-String set offers players more options Earthwood 80/20 sets feature a great bright and balanced tone Excellent projection and clarity Crafted in the USA with the freshest and finest materials Element Shield packaging ensures your strings stay as fresh as they were the day they were made
