The Tailwater TW-F5 is a beautifully crafted F-style mandolin built for discerning players who want pro-level features at an approachable price. It features a hand-carved solid European spruce top paired with hand-carved solid flamed maple back, sides, and neck—offering a rich, punchy tone with clarity and projection. The radiused ebony fingerboard includes a scooped extension for cleaner picking near the bridge and is adorned with mother-of-pearl dot inlays for a clean, traditional look. The mandolin also includes an adjustable ebony bridge, 1 1/8” bone nut, Grover 18:1 tuners, and a solid cast tailpiece for tuning stability and tone transfer. A sunburst finish applied with a hybrid of varnish and lacquer highlights the triple-bound top and back, with matching binding on the neck and headstock. Finished with a claro walnut abbreviated pickguard and velvet-padded fiberglass case, the TW-F5 is stage-ready and built to last.

SPECS
Select, hand-carved solid European Spruce top
Hand-carved solid Flamed Maple back, sides and neck
Radiused ebony fretboard with scooped extension and mother-of-pearl dot markers
Adjustable ebony bridge
Medium size fretwire .080
1?” bone nut
Solid cast tailpiece
18:1 Grover machine heads
Triple bound top and back
Sunburst hybrid varnish & lacquer finish
Bound neck and headstock
Claro Walnut abbreviated pickguard
Velvet-padded fiberglass F5 shaped hard case

Why Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?
When you choose to purchase from us, you're not just making a transaction; you're investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We're proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.

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