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    I was the very proud owner of Ellis #100 but a bad MAS flare up had me sell it. Lately I've been missing that huge Ellis sound; notes so thick they're like drops of honey and pop that would make Orvile Redenbacher blush. Well, I noticed in the mandolins in progress thread that Tom (Mr. Ellis) had a couple of pictures of an A5 jig and a top going on, intriguing... I was trying for another F5 Ellis but just don't want to go that big on price and sacrifice another great mandolin just to feed my disease. But I did call over to Ellis to ask about the F5 I was looking at to make sure it was a good one. I spoke to Tom and we talked about #111, (the one I was eyeing, fantastic BTW) and the subject of the A5 came up. I'm sorry if I'm spilling the beans here but I'm way to excited not share my enthusiasm. The Ellis A5 will be a production model and out in the next couple months! Even better it should be right around 5k. I'm sure some of you will say "5k for an A5?" but if you've never played an Ellis believe me that's a BARGAN! Tom said the A5 will use the same quality woods as the F's and same incredible voicing, plus that beautiful varnish and a 22 fret fingerboard. I've got to have one! Here's the pics from the other thread, I can't wait. Also please understand I'm just relating information so I could be wrong on a few points but I'm sure it'll be the bee's knees.
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    and the top.
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    I saw that and was drooling too. I wish this had been an option back when I bought mine. I could have saved thousands of dollars. $5,000 for an Ellis is a bargain in my estimation. Now all he needs is a two point. So I take it you are going to get one?
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    Oh yeah, I'm getting one. I played #111 the other day and was ready to hang myself for selling #100 but now I can get that tone, volume and power for less than half as much? Screw the scroll give me the tone. It's going to be hard now when those 'I have 5k to spend on a mandolin come up' what are you gonna say? Anyway, I'm well passed excited about this I just hope Tom doesn't shun me for letting the cat out of the bag, I guess I could have a friend buy it for me
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    I'm sure he'll forgive you. After all, you do help promote his work on this site and your input definitely pushed me into buying one.
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    NFI of course just a fan, how's yours sounding these days, it should be opening up by now?
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    Its getting better and better every day. I love it.
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    This new A5 project is exciting. Can't wait to see one completed.

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    hey guys, that sounds awesome. how long does it usualy take for Mr Ellis to complete one of these? and how customizable would they be? like if it was an oval hole...
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    They should be available after IBMA. Generally the Ellis stuff isn't customizable only slight requests and I don't believe there will be an oval but if your looking for a f-hole this is the ticket.
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    here's the top and neck waiting, and waiting... on a back
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    and the peghead
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    and the back being carved
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    Nice, Tom. I assume this one is already spoken for.
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    I dig the headstock design and the Art Deco inlay. Looks like a one piece back! I much prefer the look of a one piece back, cleaner. I better start selling off a few things to make room, I'm really excited about getting one of these soon
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    That is gonna look awesome!!

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    I leave for IBMA 3 weeks from today so I better get to varnishing, gonna prove Bill H right
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    I'm taking 3 A models
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    I hope
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    and work
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    and work
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    making progress
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    3rd one will have the deco shape peghead
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    1st one is ready for stain as will be the 2nd one tomorrow
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    I hope
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