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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 TM3E 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.
Equipped with Tanglewood's TEQ-G3 EQ system, the TM3E makes it simple to plug in and shape your sound for the stage or studio. The onboard controls are intuitive, delivering a faithful reproduction of the guitar's acoustic tone with added flexibility for live performance. Ebony is used for both the fingerboard and bridge, offering a refined playing surface with excellent durability, while chrome die-cast machine heads provide tuning stability. With its combination of dependable construction, elegant looks and inspiring sound, the TM3E is built for musicians who need a guitar that can keep up wherever the music takes them.
Product Ref: 351562
The TM3E is built with a solid spruce top, chosen for its bright, articulate voice and its ability to develop character as it’s played. Spruce has long been a favourite for acoustic tops thanks to its dynamic range, offering clarity for fingerpicked passages and power when you dig in with a pick. Over time, the top matures, adding warmth and depth to the tone, meaning this guitar will only sound better the more you play it. It’s an instrument that rewards regular use and becomes uniquely yours as the years go by.
Koa is prized not only for its striking grain patterns but also for the warmth it brings to the sound. On the TM3E, the koa back and sides add a sweet, midrange emphasis that pairs beautifully with the brightness of spruce. The result is a tone that feels balanced and musical across styles, whether you’re laying down chords for a song or adding a lead line. The natural satin finish highlights the wood’s beauty while giving the guitar a smooth, organic feel that’s easy on the hands and comfortable for long playing sessions.
The orchestra body design strikes a great balance between comfort and projection. It’s slightly more compact than a dreadnought, so it sits comfortably against the body without feeling bulky, yet it still offers plenty of volume and presence. This makes the TM3E a great choice for players who need a guitar that’s versatile enough to handle different playing environments, from living room practice to live gigs. The proportions also help it produce a balanced tonal response, ensuring both the low and high registers are clear and defined.
Equipped with Tanglewood’s TEQ-G3 EQ system, the TM3E is ready to plug in and perform. The onboard electronics capture the guitar’s natural acoustic voice with impressive accuracy, allowing you to shape your sound quickly and easily. With intuitive controls, it’s simple to tailor your tone for different venues, whether you need a crisp, immediate sound to cut through a band mix or a warmer tone for solo performance. Combined with reliable chrome die-cast tuners, a sturdy ebony fingerboard and bridge, and resilient high pressure laminate (HPL) construction, this guitar is as dependable on stage as it is inspiring to play at home.
