Stunning looks, exceptional build quality, and that perfect mix of warmth, fullness, clear chime, and sustain that has made Ellis a household name in the mandolin world.

If you have been on the hunt for a premium, "like new" preowned mandolin, this recently arrived Ellis F5 Special merits serious consideration. This is just a beautifully designed and executed instrument.

Foremost, it has that signature, Ellis sound we have all come to love and admire, with great power, richness, and chimey ring in all registers. Ellis' neck carve and setup makes for an easy, comfortable playing experience.

Woods are second to none: torrefied Red spruce top, paired with a sensational maple set for the back, sides, and neck. Top-shelf appointments include gold Waverly tuners with a matching, engraved James tailpiece. The fingerboard features a custom inlay pattern, while the headstock is adorned with a gorgeous fern, all the pearl sourced, expertly cut and inlaid in house.

All in all, this is a professional, superlative mandolin that will suit players across a range of styles. It comes us in excellent + condition. We have yet to see a cleaner example come through our front door.