Tailwater Instruments

10/19/2026

Another great week here at Tailwater Instruments!
We gave a hint a few weeks ago about an incredible opportunity that we've been working on for some time.
Ever since our amazing time at SPBGMA in Nashville, TN in January, we've been working on an idea to bring our Tailwater mandolins to Music City and get them in the hands of more players there and worldwide.

We're thrilled to announce Tailwater Instruments newest retail partner:
World renowned, Nashville's own - Carter Vintage Guitars!

They currently have each of our F5 mandolin models in stock, hanging on the wall, and they are being added to their webpage this week.
So stop in and check them out and let us know what you think!

Also for all of the international buyers who have been asking us if we sell to your country, Carter's offers Worldwide shipping!
Enjoy!

10/15/2026

EDIT - Unfortunately this instrument was damaged in shipping. We are working with Acoustic Corner to remedy the situation and we'll get another sent out to them shortly.

This great week at Tailwater Instruments continues!
We have a Tailwater TW-F5 mandolin on the way to our friends at Acoustic Corner in Black Mountain North Carolina near Asheville.
Check it out!
Enjoy!

10/15/2026

Another great week at Tailwater Instruments!
Keep your eyes open for this beautiful Tailwater TW-F5V mandolin to show up at Music Folk - Your destination for Folk and Old Tyme Instruments in St Louis by the end of the week!
Enjoy!

10/01/2026

If you're in the San Antonio area, check out our Tailwater Instruments TW-A5 mandolin at GuitarTex and let us know what you think.
Enjoy!

09/24/2026

Hey Nashville!
All of us at Tailwater Instruments had such a great time meeting so many amazing mandolin players at SPBGMA in January!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to play!
Thanks also to everyone who has been asking when they'll be able to play our Tailwater mandolins again in Music City!
Your patience is soon to be rewarded. Next week, one each of our 3 Tailwater Instruments F5 mandolin models will be arriving at a world class shop in Nashville.
We're not at liberty to say where at the moment, but keep your eyes open for them at your favorite shop and keep an eye on our page for our forthcoming announcement.
Enjoy!

09/19/2026

Looking good!

Today, I picked up the new leather mandolin strap that my friend Brad Grable made for me. It is spectacular and I love it! I wonder where he got the inspiration for the golden retriever he carved on it? 😉 🤣
(Photo by Carol Rogers)

09/18/2026

Closing out this great week at Tailwater Instruments with some customization.
Took some time to swap out the tuner buttons on this very special Tailwater TW-F5L Limited Edition mandolin.
Matching Acacia wood buttons.
Let us know what you think.
Enjoy!

09/17/2026

09/16/2026

Tailwater TW F5 mandolin.

We'll be posting our own pics tomorrow, but the one we just received is a keeper so I'm posting this shot from the company website.

This is the best all solid F style mandolin I've seen at this price.

$2,195.00

Includes a fiberglass F style case.

www.tailwaterinstruments.com

09/16/2026

This great week continues here at Tailwater Instruments!
Check out this Tailwater TW-F5V Vintage Varnish mandolin that is heading to Scherer Violin Shop in Louisville CO.
With flame maple armrest from Hill Country Stringworks (who also make our beautiful pickguards)
It comes with a custom fiberglass oblong case.
If you're in the area, check it out and let us know how you like it.
Enjoy!