* High quality western guitar
* Orchestra model
* With massive torrefied top in Engelmann fir
* Bottom and sides in solid Indian rosewood (rosewood)
* Built-in 2-way Tyma T-200 microphone system
* Double-V tuning mechanism
* Includes heavy duty gig bag, capo and plectrum
The TF-12E is an exclusive and exquisite guitar that rewards you with a beautiful and balanced tone as well as an absolutely exceptional playability. The solid lid in Engelmann spruce is combined with equally massive sides and bottom in the exclusive Indian rosewood.
The TF-12E is built as an OM model, which is slightly smaller than the Dreadnought guitars, which are the most famous model. The OM model has a little less bass and a more pronounced midrange, which will appeal to guitarists who value having an even balance between bass, midrange and treble. The OM models are usually equally suited to fingerpicking, dynamic chord playing and soloing.
The Holy Grail
There is a reason why most guitar enthusiasts have called the combination of Spruce and Rosewood the "HOLY GRAIL OF ACOUSTIC GUITARS". The sound is almost divine, and the more complex overtones of the Engelmann fir give a natural bluegrass/bluesy tone to the TF-12E. The Indian rosewood, on the other hand, has the amazing frequency range at both ends of the tonal spectrum, which almost seems like a natural built-in chorus in the guitar. The deep low notes are clear, and the smooth midrange is perfect for vocals, while the clear treble tones provide a timbre that makes the TF-12E the perfect guitar for both fingerpicking, flatpicking and dynamic chord playing.
New construction methods
On the TF-12E, Tyma has used design principles and construction methods that elevate the TF-12E to a higher class. Among other things, the TF-12E is built with Tyma's Double-V tuning mechanism, which makes the top of the TF-12E significantly more flexible, and as an additional, and not unimportant, detail, the massive top is treated with torrefaction.
Torrefaction
Torrefaction is a process where the wood is heated to a low temperature in an oxygen-free environment, which reduces impurities in the wood and results in weight loss and increased stiffness. The process produces a chemical reaction in the wood, similar to the process wood undergoes when it is dried for decades. The result is an extra resonant lightweight top that emits a tone similar to the tone you get from an old guitar that has been loved and played for decades. The tone of a torrefied top is impressive, and when paired with rosewood on the bottom and sides, it results in a guitar with extra resonance, projection and warmth. The neck/body joint is also new, providing a smoother neck that feels comfortable all the way up the fingerboard.
Built-in 2-way microphone system
The TF-12E comes with a built-in Tyma T-200 microphone system, which consists of an amplifier and condenser microphone that is placed under the bridge, as well as an acoustic microphone that Tyma mounts in the sound hole. If you need to amplify the guitar, you can do that too.
Delivered ready and top adjusted
The Tyma TF-12E comes complete with D'addario XS strings, and of course undergoes a thorough adjustment of the neck and string height by our experienced technicians, as well as an extensive test of all electronics before it is delivered to you. So it's top-tuned and ready for hours of enjoyment right out of the box.