Very low production in an important Asia factory. From Washburn:
"The instruments were built in China in the workshop of the noted luthier Abraham Wechter. For those that don't know; Mr. Wechter was very closely involved with Roger Siminoff and the reintroduction/reissue of the Gibson F5 (the F5L) mandolins in the late 70's (78 I believe) as they were originally produced under Lloyd Loar."
Washburn Timeless Collection Limited Edition F-Style Mandolin featuring 140+ year old carved solid reclaimed European fir soundboard, solid carved figured maple back, figured maple sides and neck. Amber burst gloss finish. Hardshell case included.
Each instrument in the Timeless Collection is rare and unique in that it is built with reclaimed wood that is 140 or more years old. Reclaimed from European Fir beams, trusses and joists from old buildings such as farms, pubs, and bridges in the UK, only the smallest percentage of wood is suitable to become Timeless Collection tonewood. Dry, stiff, and light, European Fir is tonally rich, deep and loud, exhibiting the crispness of a Spruce and the warmth of Redwood and Cedar.
The TCMF43SWK-LTD mandolin with F-holes features an Amber Burst finish and a mild-V shaped neck. Each Timeless Collection instrument includes a hardshell case and a cut-steel nail encased in acrylic pulled from the reclaimed beams used to build a Timeless, authenticating its 140+ year old origin.
Features:
Top Wood Solid Reclaimed European Fir (140+ yrs old)
Back Wood Solid Figured Maple
Sides Solid Figured Maple
Bracing Quarter Sawn Sitka Spruce
Type Americana Instruments
Style Mandolin
Neck Wood Figured Maple
Fretboard Ebony
Number Of Frets 24 frets
Inlays Dot
Nut Bone
Nut Width 1-1/8
Scale 13-7/8
Hardware Gold hardware
Bridge Ebony
Tuners Gold open back w/Pearloid buttons
Color Amber Burst
Finish Gloss Finish
