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No, unfortunately, I can't make it this year. Wave at the train, pick a tune, and sip a brew for me!:mandosmiley:

I use one on my Ellis A. Talked to Tom about it, he said after the varnish cured there should be no problem. I'm several months in, and no problem...

I can't compare it to a Heiden or Red Diamond. But this weekend, I compared my Ellis A to an Ellis F, and to my Collings MF5. The Ellis A held up in every way. I'd have a hard time picking a...

Beautiful....Those boys turn out amazing instruments....

Great! Thanks for the pointer. Wonderful interview, and I love Darrell's music and soul.

Sounds like the mandolin might be playable, though for how long may be an issue, depending upon the strength of the glue repair. I guess my question is: what about those "friends?" If it were me,...

Yes, and I only played it for about 10 minutes. I was in a hurry, and had a wedding to attend (my daughter's). That's what prevented me from taking it home...weddings are expensive. I did, though,...

Yep, Frank and his band are terrific! (And Frank gives me mandolin lessons on occasion.) First rate, world class, all around.

No, Chuck, I'm really not confused. And I'm pretty sure that you were being critical of some folks on the ToneRite thread that Big Joe and others were contributing to--and the one you referenced in...

Yes, I read that thread. And a bunch of others, too....but I still have the question. A long time compared to what? You are making a value based statement, and I'm curious as to a point of...

That is gorgeous!

Ummm, a long time compared to what?
50 hours? Or a short time compared to a year?
I'm a bit confused. Should we have a scientific test to determine what "long" is?
If the topic is time...

Yep, I played that when I visited recently. Wanted to take it home. Glad someone did, who obviously can do it justice. Very nice tunes on your myspace site.

Interesting. I own an Ellis A, and while I can understand "different," I cannot imagine anyone saying that any mandolin would "blow the doors" off an Ellis. I acknowledge, I love every Ellis I've...

Simple for me. I love Ellis mandolin sounds. I have an A. One day I'd love to have Tom's craftsmanship in an F.

Got it yet? Any reports?

Absolutely gorgeous.

Yep, the Red Diamond and Ellis are different--both great, but different. Red Diamond a classic bluegrass sound. Ronnie McCoury told me personally that he is really impressed with Red Diamond at...

Based on what I've played and heard, in a heartbeat I'd buy an Ellis F if I had the coin. I played the one at Music Emporium and thought it was a beast in the best of ways. That said, I have one...

Yes, I know. On the way.

Yes, I've played a Colllings MF5 (I own a very good one), and have played two Ellis mandolins--both incredible, and listened to several from out front, and I loved the sound (ergo, the jones for...

Hello--
I'd like to revive this thread and see if opinions have changed, expanded, and how the experience has been with Ellis and Collings in the last couple of years. I've talked to a couple of...

Yep, that's gonna be pretty...in every way, I'm sure.

I'm interested in putting a James tailpiece on a Collings MF5. Does anyone know if the screw holes/ size lines up? If not, is it possible to contact the maker and see if he can build one that would...

I have only one mandolin, but also two very small 8 string guitars, tuned to GDAE with the strings doubled and chorused :-). So I guess that makes three :-)