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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Tanglewood TM3 Metropolitan Folk Acoustic is a stylish, reliable guitar that blends classic tonewoods with modern durability. Built with an orchestra body shape, it delivers a balanced sound that feels equally at home with delicate fingerpicking or full strumming. The solid spruce top provides a bright, articulate voice that matures the more you play, adding depth and resonance over time. Paired with koa back and sides, the TM3 produces a warm, mid-focused response that complements the clarity of the spruce, making for a tone that?s rich, expressive and versatile.
Designed with the working musician in mind, the TM3 is built to handle life on the road thanks to its high pressure laminate construction, offering extra resilience against changes in temperature and humidity. The ebony fingerboard and bridge add a touch of elegance while providing excellent playing feel and stability. Comfortable proportions make it easy to hold, while the tonal clarity ensures it cuts through in live or studio settings. Finished with reliable chrome die-cast machine heads and fitted with phosphor bronze strings, the TM3 is a dependable instrument that combines great looks, durability and an inspiring acoustic sound.
Product Ref: 351565
The Tanglewood TM3 is built with a solid spruce top, a wood loved by players for its bright, articulate tone and dynamic response. Spruce has a natural clarity that lets every note ring out with definition, whether you’re strumming full chords or picking delicate melodies. Over time, it opens up beautifully, adding warmth and resonance the more you play. This evolving character makes the TM3 not just a guitar for today, but an instrument that grows with you and develops its own unique voice.
With its striking grain patterns and warm tonal character, koa gives this guitar both a unique look and a distinctive sound. The koa back and sides bring a focused midrange and a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the brightness of the spruce top. This balance creates a versatile tonal palette that works well across many playing styles, from folk and blues through to pop and acoustic rock. Add in the natural satin finish and you’ve got a guitar that looks as good as it sounds, with a feel that’s smooth and comfortable in the hands.
The orchestra body shape is designed for balance, both in tone and in feel. Its proportions make it comfortable to hold, offering a size that sits neatly against the player without sacrificing projection. The TM3 produces a sound that’s rich and full without being overpowering, making it an excellent choice for singer-songwriters and players who want an instrument that complements their voice. It’s the kind of guitar that feels right at home on stage, in the studio or on the sofa, providing consistent performance, wherever you play.
What sets the TM3 apart is its durability. By using high pressure laminate (HPL) construction, Tanglewood has created a guitar that can handle changes in climate and travel with ease while still retaining the tonal character of the chosen woods. The ebony fingerboard and bridge add stability and elegance, while chrome die-cast machine heads keep tuning rock solid. From the PPS nut and saddle to the phosphor bronze strings, every component is chosen to make the TM3 a dependable partner for years of playing. This is an acoustic built for the real world: reliable, inspiring, and ready for whatever the gig throws at it.
