Metropolitan Series TM3E Electro-Acoustic Guitar – Orchestra Body, Spruce Top & Koa Back/Sides (TM3E)

The Metropolitan Series TM3E is a versatile electro-acoustic guitar that combines classic tonewoods with modern reliability. Featuring an orchestra body shape, this model offers a well-balanced tonal profile that works equally well for fingerpicking, strumming, or solo performance. With a spruce top for clarity and projection, paired with koa back and sides for warmth and depth, the TM3E delivers a refined tonal balance suited for a wide range of playing styles.

Built with high-pressure laminate (HPL) construction, the TM3E offers durability and climate resistance, making it an excellent choice for travelling musicians and performers. The Tanglewood TEQ-G3 EQ system ensures faithful amplification of the guitar’s natural tone, with intuitive controls for live and studio use.

Key Features

• Orchestra/Folk body shape for balanced projection and tonal clarity

• Spruce HPL top for articulate response and dynamic range

• Koa HPL back and sides adding warmth, depth, and midrange richness

• Natural satin finish highlighting koa grain with reduced glare under stage lights

• Ebony fingerboard offering smooth playability and durability

• Tanglewood TEQ-G3 electronics with EQ for stage-ready performance

• Robust HPL construction designed for stability in varying climates

Why Choose the Metropolitan TM3E?
The TM3E is ideal for players who want the tonal character of spruce and koa paired with the resilience of HPL construction. Whether you’re practising, performing live, or recording, this model offers a blend of clarity, warmth, and reliability that suits beginners and professionals alike. Its comfortable body size makes it easy to play for extended sessions, while the onboard electronics ensure consistent performance in any amplified setting.

Specifications

• Model: TM3E

• Range: Metropolitan

• Body Shape: Orchestra/Folk

• Top: HPL Spruce

• Back & Sides: HPL Koa

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Electronics: Tanglewood TEQ-G3 EQ system

• Finish: Natural Satin