Ellis A-5 Special Varnish 2022, Sunburst

This 2022 Ellis A-5 Special is a beautiful example of the quality and craftsmanship Tom Ellis is known for. The hand-rubbed Sunburst varnish gives it a gorgeous vintage look, while the Adirondack red spruce top and stunning one-piece sugar maple back bring together the premium materials and attention to detail found in Ellis's higher-end F-style models. It has a wonderful low-end bark with plenty of punch and resonance, balanced by excellent focus, clarity, and note definition. You can really feel the body come alive as you play, with notes that ring out beautifully. The soft V neck feels great in hand, and the ebony appointments, custom tortoise binding, pearl details, and hand-engraved James tailpiece make it a real pleasure to look at. A truly special mandolin with an incredibly satisfying voice and feel. Includes an upgraded custom Ellis-branded Calton case.