I have a tanglewood Jumbo, cant remember the model, all laminate and it was a terrible guitar. Sounded and played fine in the shop, but over the months I played it all sorts of problems arose with it. Buzzing sounds from the strings, action got worse and worse. eventually it was unplayable. Shop went out of business so I could not return it.
However it was the cheapest guitar in the shop (€250 in Ireland) and I have heard nothing but praise for the brand. it would appear when you go up in price and to solid wood you are getting a much much better instrument. I may also have just been unlucky with the particular guitar I got.
Still have it somewhere up in the attic and intend to take it down when I eventually get round to trying slide!!
regards
Finbarr
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