Re: Old Ellis F5 vs New Ellis F5
I've had some mandolins that were really "fussy" about strings. Sounded great with some sets, not good with others, but in the case of my own Ellis, it seems a very tolerant and accepting kind of instrument, as it sounds absolutely great with just about anything decent! I've had GHS, J74's, EXP's, even a couple of sets of (discontinued) Martin phosphor mediums on there and all have sounded really nice.
Nice catch that Ellis... It has a very nice back and great color. I'm sure it will also welcome being woken up and played a bit after such a long slumber with dead strings in its case. No way to treat such a beautiful instrument!
PS: what kind of side binding does it have?
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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