The Tanglewood TM4CE is a versatile guitar built for players who want comfort, style and performance. Its Super Folk body shape delivers a focused, balanced tone with clear mids and articulate highs, ideal for fingerstyle and light strumming. The cutaway adds an elegant look while giving easy access to higher frets for melodic playing. An HPL spruce top provides brightness and dynamic range, while koa back and sides bring warmth, balance and a touch of sweetness, creating a sound full of character with projection for both stage and studio.
 
Durability is assured thanks to high pressure laminate construction, which gives the TM4CE stability across different climates while keeping the guitar resonant and responsive. The natural satin finish highlights the beauty of the koa grain while offering a smooth feel that's comfortable in long sessions and looks great under stage lights. For amplified performance, the Tanglewood TEQ-G3 EQ system captures and reproduces the guitar's natural voice with clarity, ensuring a true reproduction of your playing. With its blend of reliable build, refined looks and inspiring sound, the TM4CE is a faithful partner for creative players in any setting.
Comfortable auditorium shape
The TM4CE is constructed with an auditorium body shape, a design loved by players who want a balance of projection and comfort. Its slightly slimmer waist and well-proportioned curves sit snugly against the body, making it easy to hold for long sessions. The sound is focused and articulate, with a strong midrange presence that cuts through nicely in a mix. It’s an excellent choice for fingerstyle, light strumming or solo performance where clarity and balance matter as much as volume.
 
Venetian cutaway access
One of the defining features of the TM4CE is its elegant Venetian cutaway. Adding more than just good looks, the cutaway makes reaching the higher frets smooth and comfortable, opening the door to more adventurous playing. Whether you’re working on melodic runs or exploring chord shapes further up the neck, the design encourages creativity without sacrificing comfort. It adds a touch of sophistication to the guitar’s profile while providing practical benefits for players who want freedom across the entire fretboard.
 
Spruce and koa construction
A high pressure laminate (HPL) spruce top provides the TM4CE with its lively, dynamic voice. Spruce is renowned for its bright, responsive tone that adapts well to different playing styles. This is paired with koa back and sides, delivering warmth, balance and a sweet midrange character that blends beautifully with the clarity of spruce. The result is a tonal palette that is versatile and musical, with projection for live use and subtlety for recording.
 
Stage-ready electronics
Fitted with the Tanglewood TEQ-G3 EQ system, the TM4CE is ready for any stage or studio setting. The electronics capture the natural acoustic voice of the guitar and reproduce it faithfully through an amplifier or PA. Simple, intuitive controls make it easy to dial in your tone, from crisp brightness to a warmer, rounded sound. Combined with an ebony fingerboard and bridge, chrome die-cast tuners and phosphor bronze strings, this guitar delivers reliability as well as inspiration. It’s a complete package for players who want confidence and performance every time they pick it up.
Specifications
Product Name: Tanglewood TM4CE Metropolitan Super Folk Electro Acoustic, Koa
Product Code: TM4CE
Body
Shape: Super Folk
Top: HPL 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