Custom Ellis F-5 Mandolin 2014 Sunburst Varnish

A 2014 F-5 "Special" Ellis Mandolin in excellent condition.

Adirondack Spruce top

Ebony Traditional full contact adjustable bridge, fingerboard, & hand-made abbreviated pick guard

Triple bound body, headstock, & fingerboard

"Bella-fern" peghead inlay

Radiused fingerboard

Traditional Sunburst Varnish finish

One piece highly figured maple back & sides

Waverly Gold tuners with Pearl buttons

Gold "James" tailpiece

This Mandolin has a powerful, dry, & warm tone with outstanding balance just what Ellis is known for. It has effortless play-ability & is in excellent plus condition. There maybe a couple of tiny pick marks & tiny amount of fret wear on the first 5 frets. It features amazing chop action in all chord positions with very powerful delivery. Special wood equals special sound & finest workmanship to obtain. It comes with a new Collings Deluxe mandolin case ($765 value).