Tanglewood TM3E Metropolitan Orchestra Folk Electro Acoustic

This is what Tanglewood say about the TM3E Metropolitan:

The Metropolitan Series TM3E is a thoughtfully crafted acoustic-electric guitar that combines traditional design with modern performance features, built to meet the demands of today’s discerning musicians. With its orchestra body shape, the TM3E delivers a well-balanced, articulate tone that’s ideal for both intricate fingerpicking and dynamic strumming. Its sleek contours and comfortable dimensions make it a pleasure to play, whether on stage, in the studio, or during long practice sessions.

A spruce top forms the tonal foundation of the TM3E, offering brightness, clarity, and excellent dynamic response. Paired with koa back and sides, the guitar gains added warmth, midrange richness, and visual appeal. All tonewoods are constructed using high pressure laminate (HPL), which offers superior durability and resistance to changes in temperature and humidity—perfect for musicians on the go or in unpredictable environments—while maintaining impressive tonal quality.

Finished in a natural satin, the TM3E highlights the elegant grain of koa while providing a soft, tactile playing surface. The satin finish also reduces glare, making it ideal for live performance under bright lights.

Outfitted with the Tanglewood TEQ-G3 EQ system, the TM3E is ready for any amplified setting. The onboard electronics deliver a clean, natural sound with easy-to-use controls that let you fine-tune your tone for any venue or recording situation. Whether you’re performing solo or playing with a band, the TM3E ensures your sound translates clearly and expressively.

Offering a rich blend of projection, tonal balance, and visual sophistication, the Metropolitan Series TM3E is built for players who demand both reliability and musical inspiration. With its durable build, refined tonewoods, and stage-ready electronics, it’s a guitar that delivers consistently—wherever your music takes you.

Body

• Shape: Orchestra / Folk
• Top: Spruce
• Back: Koa
• Sides: Koa
• Finish: Natural satin
• Binding: N/A
• Rosette: Laser cut

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Join: Bolt-on
• Neck Joined At: 14th fret
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Scale Length: 650 mm
• Nut Material: PPS white
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Width at 14th Fret: 54 mm
• Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 20.5 mm
• Neck Thickness 10th Fret: 22.5 mm
• Fret Markers: ABS white

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: ABS black with white dots
• Machine Heads: Chrome die-cast
• Saddle: PPS white
• End Pin: Chrome
• Strap Pin: Chrome
• Electronics: Tanglewood TEQ-G3 EQ
• Strings: Phosphor bronze

Dimensions

• Upper Bout Width: 282 mm
• Lower Bout Width: 389 mm
• Waist Width: 235 mm
• Body Depth (Top): 90 mm
• Body Depth (Bottom): 110 mm
• Body Length: 492 mm
• Overall Length: 1007 mm