Ellis
Ellis F5 Reserve w/ Torch & Wire Inlay and Engraved Tailpiece
Brand New
Price
$18,500.00
Shipping
Expedited Shipping Required
In stock · Ready to ship
IN STOCKShips from our shop
PACKED WITH CAREInsured and tracked
SINCE 1968Still independent
We're inclined to say there isn't a more finely built mandolin out there.
We're excited to offer this heirloom-quality F5 mandolin from the workshop of Tom Ellis. Cosmetics aside, an Ellis F5 Reserve offers the sort of tonal sophistication and workmanship a discerning player demands. Many great-looking mandolins built with quilted maple will hypnotize onlookers with the three-dimensional nature of the wood's figure ... but they sound a little timid. Not this one! Depth of tone, harmonic richness, sustain, power and pop--not only will this instrument record like a dream, it'll more than hold its own in a loud bluegrass jam. As for its looks? Well ... we're inclined to say there isn't a more finely built mandolin out there. From the picture-perfect tones of its sunburst, to the artistry of the inlay work, to Weldon Lister's engraving work on the tailpiece ... "flawless" just about sums it up. Have a look through our photo gallery for some detailed shots, and give us a call if you'd like an in-hand description. Priced with new Calton Case.*Please note - video is of a recently sold instrument with identical specs.*
Condition: Brand New. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
| Top | Adirondack Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Quilted Maple (one-piece back) |
| Neck | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ellis Ebony |
| Nut | Bone |
| Tuners | Waverly w/pearl knobs |
| Bracing | Tone Bar |
| Finish | Gloss Oil Varnish |
| Carve | Soft V |
| Nut Width | 1 1/8" |
| Scale Length | 13 7/8" |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
| Inlays | MOP Dots |
| Headstock | Ellis "Torch & Wire" |
| Serial # | 638 |
| Case | Calton |
| Tailpiece | Engraved James (Weldon Lister engraving) |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.