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A Charming Ellis F5 Reserve with EVO Gold Frets & a Hummingbird Inlay!
$15,495.00
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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.
Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability. We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape. We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment.
Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website. Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history? Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear? It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.
Top: Adirondack Red Spruce
Back: Reserve Stock Tone Wood Upgrade
Sides: Sugar Maple
Triple Binding: Black / White / Tortoise
Body Color: Sunburst
Inlay: Logo, Hummingbird.
Tuners: Waverly Gold (Pearl, Ebony, or Ivoroid Buttons)
Neck Wood: Flamed Sugar Maple
Neck Profile: Soft V
Neck Joint: Curved Mortise and Tenon
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Neck Finish: Unfinished Speed Neck
Frets: EVO Gold
Pickguard: Bound Pickguard
Tailpiece: Gold James Tailpiece, Hand-Engraved Logo
Bridge: Ebony w/ Adjustable Saddle
Case: Calton Case
Weight: 2lbs 6oz
Payments as low as $352/mo.