Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: All of the frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. A complete wipedown and cleaning of this instrument was done. No further work was required. 

The Ellis F5 Reserve is a breathtaking, heirloom-level mandolin that blends elite tonewoods with unmistakable artistry and performance-ready refinement. Its Adirondack red spruce top delivers huge headroom, crisp clarity, and a powerful chop, while the reserve-grade back and sugar maple sides add shimmer, focus, and dimensional sustain. A flamed sugar maple neck with a fast unfinished speed neck feel and EVO gold frets makes every note effortless, and luxurious details—triple binding, hummingbird inlay, and a hand-engraved gold James tailpiece—set it firmly in collector territory. With a Calton case included, this Ellis is a rare long-term investment built to inspire for decades.

Built from Tom's private stock woods, the F5 Reserve represents the finest materials and precision craftsmanship that Tom's 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.

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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