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  1. Re: Supreme MAS: Which Would You Pick? Top Three?

    If money isn't an issue, I would choose the Ellis F5. I've played several of them and they were all fantastic mandolins.
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    Re: 2 Northfield Questions

    I had one of the earlier Master Models (s/n 83 I think) and tried to swap out the cast tailpiece with a James. The holes didn't align properly on that particular instrument. I returned the James and...
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    Re: Ellis F5 Reserve in Classifieds

    LeonEvans, that is one beautiful Ellis F5. I bet it sounds great also.
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    Re: strings on my ellis a

    I also like the D'Addario EXP74cm's on my Ellis A. I tried a set of the original GHS that Tom recommends but they didn't suit my taste. Also they go dead a lot faster than EXP's. My two cents worth.
  5. Thread: A models

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    Re: A models

    I finally put some EXP74Cm's on the Ellis A5. I do like them. They seem to have a more balanced tone on the Ellis.
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    Re: your mandolin ownership history

    Not 1953 but 1963. Hard to learn mandolin a year before birth.
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    Re: your mandolin ownership history

    1. Weber Bigsky
    2. Weber Fern
    3. Weber Custom Fern
    4. Northfield Master Model #83 (modern setup)
    5. Ellis A5 #345

    I've owned many more guitars and banjo's than mandolins over the years. If I...
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    Re: Women with Mandolins

    I was wondering the same thing?
  9. Re: what % humidity to leave your mando/guitar out?

    I have digital hygrometers in multiple rooms. I will leave my mandolin, acoustic guitar out of case sometimes during the day if the humidity is between 35% and 45%. If outside those numbers I will...
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    Re: Working on Jerusalm Ridge, Any Tips?

    Another good one on youtube by a beautiful blonde:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEpCTgl_oHw
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    Re: Changes in availability of Weber Instruments

    I would think the Montana Weber's will be more sought after this. I had 1 Big Sky and 2 Fern's (one being custom with one piece back, cedar top, slightly larger radius, 1 3/16" nut width) which I...
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    Re: Zoom H2 as external microphone

    I just recently recorded a video while using the Zoom H2 for audio. I used a Samsung Note 3 for video. Audio on the Note 3 is awful bright and thin. Dumped both files into Adobe Premiere Elements 11....
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    Re: Northfeild tail peice

    If you're thinking of replacing the Northfield tailpiece with a James keep in mind the holes may not match exactly. I tried to do this on a Master model #83 and they didn't match. I just sent the...
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    Re: Headstock pictures

    2015 Ellis A5 Deluxe Deco #345

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  15. Thread: A models

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    Re: A models

    Mark,
    How does your Mowry compare to the Ellis A tone wise? He makes some beautiful mandolins too.
  16. Thread: A models

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    Re: A models

    You may have not seen mine because Dennis knew I was looking for one and email me before it got posted. As soon as the images got loaded I purchased it. It was up on the site less than an hour. You...
  17. Thread: A models

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    Re: A models

    Thanks for the info. I will give them a try. When I get a new mandolin I like to experiment with strings trying to find the best for that particular instrument. I like coated strings because I kill...
  18. Thread: A models

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    Re: A models

    I contacted Ellis and they said it was originally shipped on 9-1-15 to Carter's. I purchased it used from Dennis Vance at the Mandolin Store where it was on consignment just over a couple weeks ago....
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    Re: Wood Nymph or Not

    I've owned in the past two different Weber ferns and I liked the wood nymph for a palm rest. If you just want to get rid of the harmonics just buy cheap rubber grommets which works just as good.
  20. Thread: A models

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    Re: A models

    Very nice selection Mark.
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    Re: A models

    I've owned 4 different F5's over the past 10 years. Now I'm just playing an Ellis A5 that I like tone wise.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd8W50z34hQ&feature=share
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    Re: RIP Merle Haggard

    One of my all time favorites.
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    Re: Northfield mandolins

    Thanks for the info.
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    Re: Northfield mandolins

    Michael, great sounding Northfield and some good clean picking. May I ask what brand of strap you are using? I'm getting an A5 mandolin and have been looking for a strap. Thanks, Nick.
  25. Thread: Pava F5!

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    Re: Pava F5!

    An Ellis mandolin would definitely be something to look forward too. I knew chemo wouldn't be a cakewalk going in. Thanks for the encouragement. Tom Ellis imho is a great luthier that has surrounded...
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