Tanglewood TW40 SD VCE Sundance Historic Dreadnought Electro-Acoustic

This second hand electro-acoustic guitar is in very good condition.

Some play wear around the sound hole, otherwise great.

The TW40 SD VCE is part of the “Sundance Historic” line from Tanglewood, designed to evoke vintage acoustic guitars of the 1940s with upgraded touches.

Key specs:

• Body shape: Sloped-shoulder dreadnought body.

• Top: Solid spruce (aged) for better resonance. 

• Back & sides: Mahogany. 

• Fingerboard: Laurel ; bridge: walnut. 

• Finish: Typically vintage sunburst gloss 

• Electronics: Some versions have onboard preamp & pickup (Fishman Sonitone or Fishman Presys) for live/plugged use

• Additional features: Bone nut & saddle, Waverly style open gear tuners, multiple binding, and the Historic series has higher attention to finish and tonewoods. 

 This is a well-built acoustic guitar with solid top, good tonewoods, vintage styling, and electro-acoustic capability , intended for players who want both acoustic performance and live/plug-in versatility.

What It Does Well

Here are the strengths based on spec + user/comment insights:

1. Strong Build & Tonewoods
   The use of a solid spruce top and mahogany back/sides gives the TW40 series a richer tone than many guitars in the same price range. 

2. Vintage Styling & Aesthetic Detail
   The sloped-shoulder dreadnought shape gives a distinctive look that differs from standard dreadnoughts. The “Historic” line also boasts genuine bone nut & saddle, Waverly-style tuners, and quality finishing. If looks matter to you (e.g., vintage sunburst finish, binding, aged vibe), this guitar delivers.

3. Versatility & Live/Plug-In Ready
   With Fishman electronics, the guitar is ready for live performance or recording without immediate upgrades. 

Sound & Playability Experience

Based on specifications and what users say:

• Unplugged acoustic voice: The solid spruce top + mahogany body gives a voice with good warmth, clarity, and midrange punch. The sloped-shoulder design helps slightly tame the sometimes boomy bass of standard dreadnoughts, offering a focused tone but still powerful.
  One listing says the “solid Spruce top … yields a broad dynamic range, … delivering punchy, woody tones with plenty of depth & complexity.” www.gear4music.com

• Fingerstyle vs Strumming: The guitar appears versatile enough for both strumming and fingerstyle, though due to its dreadnought shape, it leans more toward strumming/power chords and full chords rather than ultra-quiet finger finger-picking where smaller bodies perhaps excel.

• Plug-in use: With onboard electronics/preamp, you can plug into an amp/PA. The quality of the pickup system is decent for live use; you’ll likely get good clarity and projection, though for recording you may still want to mic the guitar or use external preamp for best fidelity.

• Playability: The neck width (nut width ~44.5mm in spec sheet) is comfortable for many players. Scale length 650mm means string tension is standard for a full body acoustic.

Who It’s Good For

• Gigging singer­-songwriters: If you perform live, need real acoustic tone and plug-in capability, and like vintage styling, this guitar fits well.

• Recording/Studio backup instrument: As a solid top guitar with electronics, it’s a good choice as a backup or for home studio where you might plug in or mic.

• Intermediate to advanced players: If you have outgrown beginner acoustics and want something more substantial without breaking top-tier budget.

• Players who love vintage aesthetics: The sloped-shoulder shape, sunburst finish, binding and hardware all cater to a classic aesthetic.

The Tanglewood TW40 SD VCE (Sundance Historic) represents a very solid offering in its category: solid spruce top, vintage styling, mahogany body, useful electronics, good spec hardware  all combining to deliver strong value.