The Crossroads series pays homage to the style and sound of classic American instruments of a bygone era. From the gorgeous dark stain finish to the uniquely contoured neck profile and bridge, Crossroads guitars are historic, elegant, and offer outstanding value and performance. Inspired by the guitars made in the 1930s, Tanglewood set out to create a series of instruments that evokes these traditional values, yet offers the benefits a guitar manufactured in the modern era. Crossroads guitars feature carefully selected tone woods and a unique bracing pattern that is meant to enhance a players inherit style. These guitars feature a Spruce top, Mahogany back & sides, a Mahogany neck, and a Rosewood fingerboard & bridge for a classic sound and familiar feel. Crossroads guitars also fetaure off a beautiful satin Whiskey Barrel burst for a authentic, old-world look.