The Tanglewood TWT12E Tiare Concert Size Electro Ukulele is designed with an incredibly unique ovangkol top, which possesses impeccable strength and durability, whilst simultaneously emulating the sweet characteristics of koa. It’s concert construction emits a tone which is deeper and more melodic than its soprano counterparts. Its slightly larger sizing, while still extremely compact, offers a more manageable grasp making it ideal for beginners and performers alike. Equipped with a TEQ-TUT preamp system this ukulele can be dialled up to play for large crowds.

Concert cutaway body

This Tanglewood ukulele comes designed for optimised performance, exceptional durability, and ultimate comfort, to deliver an instrument that is a dream to play. Holding a deeper and fuller sound than a soprano ukulele, it is naturally more melodic carving a distinct presence within the mix. Its compact build makes the instrument easily transportable, perfect for the travelling musician. The single cut away design makes the difficulties of reaching the extremes of the fretboard a thing of the past, providing room for your hand to sit comfortably.

Optimised performance

Sculpted to offer incredible playability, this stunning ukulele is built with a lush okoume neck and a specially crafted techwood fretboard for the ultimate experience. The okoume neck, whilst thin, ensures complete control of the instrument, working to make sure that you have a comfortable grip, but also offering you the freedom to effortlessly jump to the extremes of the fretboard. Its tonal characteristics are also superb, resonating with sustain, your notes will ring with sonic beauty. A carefully crafted techwood fretboard offers the perfect surface to glide across, cushioning the impact of your fretting whilst still ensuring a crisp clear tone.

Tanglewood preamp

Perfect for a wide variety of situations, this ukulele can be used live with PA systems, in recording with DI boxes and with amplifiers in a practice situation. And this is all in thanks to Tanglewood’s TEQ-TUT preamp and tuner. Opening your sound to new applications, this preamp system allows you to fully personalise your tone, with both a volume and tone dial you have the ultimate control of your instrument, equipped with a handy tuner you can also be assured that your ukulele is always ready for your performance

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Body: Ovangkol
• Range: Tiare
• Top: Ovangkol
• Shape: Concert Cutaway
• Finish: Natural Satin
• Bridge: Black Walnut

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: Okoume
• Scale Length: 384mm
• Fingerboard: Techwood
• Nut: ABS Ivory White
• Nut Width: 35mm

Hardware

• Saddle: ABS Ivory White
• Machine Heads: Die Cast Chrome
• EQ: Tanglewood TEQ-TUT Pickup
• Strings: Aquila Nylgut