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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 TM5E Metropolitan Dreadnought is a bold acoustic built for players who want power and presence. Its classic dreadnought body delivers rich projection with strong bass response, while keeping the mids and highs clear and balanced. This makes it an ideal choice for singer-songwriters and rhythm players needing a guitar that can cut through with confidence. A solid spruce top brings bright, articulate tone that responds well to both light fingerpicking and energetic strumming. Paired with koa back and sides, it adds warmth, midrange character and a striking natural grain that looks as good as it sounds.
When it’s time to plug in, the Tanglewood TEQ-G3 EQ system delivers an accurate amplified sound with intuitive controls that let you fine-tune your tone quickly and simply. Finished with an ebony fingerboard and bridge, chrome die-cast tuners and phosphor bronze strings, the TM5E is a reliable companion that blends classic acoustic character with modern stage-ready versatility.
Product Ref: 351560
The TM5E carries all the power and presence you’d expect from a dreadnought. Its large body shape is built for volume and projection, pushing out strong low-end response while keeping the mids balanced and the highs crisp. This makes it perfect for rhythm work, singer-songwriters, or anyone needing a guitar that can cut through in a live mix. Whether strummed hard or played with finesse, every note rings out with clarity and confidence, making the TM5E a reliable stage and studio partner.
A solid spruce top sits at the heart of the TM5E’s sound, prized for its articulate voice and dynamic sensitivity. Spruce responds beautifully across a wide range of playing styles, offering sparkle and definition for fingerpicking while handling heavy strumming without losing clarity. Over time, the spruce top matures and develops added warmth and resonance, rewarding regular play with a tone that only improves as the guitar ages. It’s a classic choice that ensures this instrument sounds as good as it looks.
Koa back and sides give this guitar a rich tonal colour with warmth in the mids and shimmering overtones. The natural beauty of koa’s grain makes every TM5E unique, and the natural satin finish enhances this with a smooth, organic feel. Comfortable to hold, the satin also reduces glare under stage lights, adding a touch of understated elegance. The result is a guitar that doesn’t just sound great, it also looks stunning in any performance setting.
Equipped with the Tanglewood TEQ-G3 EQ system, the TM5E is ready to perform amplified. The onboard preamp captures the natural acoustic character with impressive accuracy, letting you dial in your sound quickly and easily. Intuitive controls make it simple to adjust tone for different venues, from small acoustic sessions to large stages. Combined with an ebony fingerboard and bridge, chrome die-cast tuners and phosphor bronze strings, the TM5E delivers reliability, playability and the kind of plugged-in tone that keeps you inspired gig after gig.
