The Tanglewood Northstar NS1MC Electric Guitar blends modern style with dependable performance. Read more.
The Tanglewood Northstar NS1MC Electric Guitar blends modern style with dependable performance, making it a versatile instrument for guitarists of all experience levels. Its double-cutaway body design allows smooth access to higher frets, providing excellent playability for both rhythm and lead guitar parts.
Built with a solid poplar body, the NS1MC delivers a balanced and resonant tone with clear lows, smooth mids, and bright highs. This tonal balance makes the guitar well-suited to a wide range of genres including rock, indie, blues, and pop.
The guitar features a maple neck reinforced with a roseacer stripe, offering enhanced strength and stability while maintaining a comfortable playing feel. A rosewood fingerboard with 21 frets provides a smooth surface for expressive playing and precise control across the entire neck.
Equipped with three ceramic single-coil pickups, the NS1MC produces bright, articulate tones that range from sparkling clean sounds to punchy overdriven textures. This versatile pickup configuration allows players to shape their tone easily using the volume and tone controls.
Finished in a striking Morello Cherry gloss, the guitar delivers a bold stage presence while maintaining a classic aesthetic. Combined with durable chrome hardware and die-cast machine heads, the Northstar NS1MC offers reliable tuning stability and performance for practice, studio sessions, and live shows.
| Range | Northstar |
| Body Shape | Double Cutaway |
| Body | Poplar |
| Neck | Maple, Roseacer Stripe |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Machine Heads | Chrome Die cast |
| Electronics | Ceramic, 3 x Single Coil |
| Finish | Morello Cherry |