Ellis Mandolins | The Music Emporium

Meet The Models

F5 Reserve

Built from Tom's private stock woods, the F5 Reserve represents the finest materials and precision craftsmanship that Ellis instruments are known for. The only model to feature the intricate Torch and Wire headstock inlay, the Reserve is also available with a Weldon Lister engraved James tailpiece.

F5 Special

An heirloom quality work of art, the F5 Special sounds as good as it looks. Built from the finest quality tone woods, the radiused fingerboard and speed neck puts the focus of this instrument on playability. True to the Ellis F5 tone, the Special sounds unquestionably richer, sweeter, and has more sustain that the typical Loar F5 voice found in many contemporary instruments. For the player looking for a more modern sound, the Ellis F5 Special is a unique instrument with a unique voice.

A5 Special

The A5 Special features all of the same materials, specifications, and finishing as our F model mandolins. Built from the finest quality tone woods, the radiused fingerboard and speed neck puts the focus of this instrument on playability. Featuring the signature Ellis tone, the A5 Special sounds unquestionably richer, sweeter, and has more sustain that the typical Loar voice found in many contemporary instruments. For the player looking for a more modern sound, the Ellis A5 Special is a unique instrument with a unique voice.

A5 Deluxe

The A5 Deluxe features all of the same materials, specifications, and finishing as the A5 Special, and features silver hardware, nickel frets, and is double bound. Featuring the signature Ellis tone, the A5 Deluxe sounds unquestionably richer, sweeter, and has more sustain that the typical Loar voice found in many contemporary instruments. For the player looking for a more modern sound, the Ellis A5 Deluxe is a unique instrument with a unique voice.

A5 Special | Steven Manwaring

A5 Reserve | Ian Coury

A5 Deluxe | Ian Goldstein

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