Styled in Smokestack Black Satin finish, the Tanglewood Blackbird Series 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar is perfect for players who want a warm sound on or off the stage, as well as a wallet-friendly price. The instrument's back, sides, and top are all fashioned from mahogany—a warm material indeed.

The fingerboard and bridge are fashioned from techwood, which has the benefit of being a sustainable material. You'll find the Premium Plus preamp to come in handy when it's time to plug in onstage: a four-band EQ (high, mid, low, and presence) and volume control are on hand, as is a phase switch—for fighting feedback onstage—and a built-in tuner.