A new mandolin family instrument has been added to The Music Emporium inventory:

Ellis A5 Special Sunburst (2019)

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The previous owner of this mint 2019 Ellis A5 Special babied it, played it a bit, blessed it with good health and then sent it to us in the hopes that it would find a new home. Ours is not to ask the reason why but only to make sure this fine bluegrass machine doesn't sit idle too long. And we doubt it will. It's as clean as the day we sold it way back in the autumn (which seems like a lifetime ago!). If you've read the descriptions of our previous A5 Specials, you'll know exactly what to expect from this lovely mandolin. Tom Ellis never veers from his time-tested formula of building--excellent materials, patience, and an unyielding commitment to exceptional tone.

  • Private stock Sugar maple back, sides and neck
  • Red Spruce top
  • Varnish Finish
  • EVO frets
  • Radiused fingerboard
  • Steve Smith peghead inlay
  • 1 1/8" nut width
  • Blue/Silver Calton Case
  • Ser #483