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Product Code: TW-TM5
$289
Tanglewood TM5 Metropolitan Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar (Natural Satin)
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Support: 1 Year
Warranty: 5/yr
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Product Information
The Tanglewood TM5 Metropolitan is a dreadnought acoustic built around a straightforward philosophy: deliver projection and tonal depth without electronic complication. Tanglewood's Metropolitan range targets players who value acoustic integrity and live performance capability. The dreadnought body shape remains the workhorse choice for singers and rhythm players seeking volume and bass response that fills a room without amplification, and this model achieves that through purposeful materials selection and laminate construction.
Construction centres on a high-pressure laminate spruce top paired with koa back and sides. The spruce layer provides articulate treble and dynamic sensitivity across varied playing dynamics, whilst koa contributes warm midrange character and shimmering highs. An ebony fingerboard anchors the neck, and the natural satin finish balances visual appeal with practical stage considerations—the matte surface eliminates glare under stage lighting and feels comfortable across extended playing sessions. Laminate construction throughout ensures dimensional stability across temperature and humidity fluctuations common in touring environments.
This configuration suits recording musicians who value a consistent, responsive instrument without the vulnerability of all-solid wood to environmental stress, and live performers who need stage–ready durability. The dreadnought geometry delivers sufficient projection for acoustic sets and provides the bass punch rhythm players depend on. The absence of onboard electronics keeps the instrument lightweight and eliminates battery or cable dependencies, making it a reliable choice for bedroom producers exploring acoustic textures or working players rotating between amplified and unplugged sets.
Features
- Dreadnought body shape for maximum volume and bass projection
- High-pressure laminate spruce top with bright, articulate voice
- Koa back and sides delivering warm midrange and shimmering highs
- Ebony fingerboard for durability and tonal clarity
- Natural satin finish resists stage glare and humidity damage
- No onboard electronics—pure acoustic design for portability
- Laminate construction ensures dimensional stability across climate changes
- Metropolitan Series range positioning within Tanglewood's acoustic portfolio
