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    I wanted to remember 2020 for something other than all the tragedies, so I picked up a new mandolin from Carter; an Ellis A5 Special #525. I'm sure y'all have seen every sunburst, peghead inlay, and piece of figured wood under the sun... so I thought I'd post something that I'd never actually seen before. Here's the order ticket that followed it from Austin, to finishing in Missouri, back to Austin, to Carter in Nashville, and ultimately to me in Colorado.

    Less than a month to 2021! Happy Holidays all!!

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    Congratulations, hope your ticket and the mandolin that came with it bring you many hours of joy

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    Awesome! Where in CO are you?

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    Congrats on your new mandolin.

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    Congrats!! Though...I really do want to see the full beauty...
    Those mandolins are pure fire. So amazing.
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    Small town in the San Juan Mountains.

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    Welcome ! And congrats one what I'm sure is a special mando.

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    Same for Me, and also in Colorado. A Pava Satin F, torrified top.Click image for larger version. 

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    Enjoy ! I also have one !

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    Those Ellis’ are my dream mando! I am really happy with my Pava Pro which is built by the same artisans. They build a tremendous instrument. Congratulations!
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    Quote Originally Posted by lflngpicker View Post
    Those Ellis’ are my dream mando! I am really happy with my Pava Pro which is built by the same artisans. They build a tremendous instrument. Congratulations!
    If you ever get ready to move up to your dream instrument, contact me about that Pava
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    Finally got time to snap a few pics. Click image for larger version. 

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    Mmmm...

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    Dang! That back...
    I should be pickin' rather than postin'

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    I have one just like it. #379. You will like it a lot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dang View Post
    Dang! That back...
    Thanks! It's very 3D and the pattern completely changes with the angle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HCooke View Post
    I have one just like it. #379. You will like it a lot.

    I'd love to see pics!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ivancook View Post
    Finally got time to snap a few pics. Click image for larger version. 

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    that's one classy-lookin' axe... play on brother... play on!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ivancook View Post
    I wanted to remember 2020 for something other than all the tragedies, so I picked up a new mandolin from Carter; an Ellis A5 Special #525. I'm sure y'all have seen every sunburst, peghead inlay, and piece of figured wood under the sun... so I thought I'd post something that I'd never actually seen before. Here's the order ticket that followed it from Austin, to finishing in Missouri, back to Austin, to Carter in Nashville, and ultimately to me in Colorado.

    Less than a month to 2021! Happy Holidays all!!

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    Congratulations ! Enjoy !

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    Congratulations on a great looking mandolin! I love the back & headstock inlay. Would love to hear a sound clip - and post on the Ellis thread also

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    Wow, that back is amazing.
    “I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around and play mandolin.”

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    Baby got back!

    (Sir Mix-a-Lot is woefully under represented on the Cafe...)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Leyda View Post
    If you ever get ready to move up to your dream instrument, contact me about that Pava
    Okay Chuck! Thanks pal!

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    Gorgeous Ellis A5 Special mandolin! Bet it sounds as good as it looks. I'll be getting my new Ellis A4 Deluxe in the not too distant future and looking forward to it.

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    525 is beautiful and sure is Special !
    I own Special #455that I got 2 years ago this week

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldTimeGeezer View Post
    Gorgeous Ellis A5 Special mandolin! Bet it sounds as good as it looks. I'll be getting my new Ellis A4 Deluxe in the not too distant future and looking forward to it.
    You're going to love it! I've never seen another maker with as much attention to the small details. The craftsmanship is unbelievable as is the tone; a bit deeper, richer, and more complex than I had even imagined.

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