Re: Old Ellis F5 vs New Ellis F5
Originally Posted by
Doug Freeman
I wonder if other peoples' experience with 2005-to-now Ellis F-5s is similar to OP's: earlier ones more grassy, newer ones more full and round?
No, not really. However, Red7flag's new one uses a different maple than standard, current configuration which has to be factored in.
I always thought Ricky Skagg's early one sounded "grassy" enough, regardless... and my own keeps me more than happy, and I only play bluegrass.
Gibson F5 'Harvey' Fern, Gibson F5 'Derrington' Fern
Distressed Silverangel F 'Esmerelda' aka 'Maxx'
Northfield Big Mon #127
Ellis F5 Special #288
'39 & '45 D-18's, 1950 D-28.
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