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F5 Tradition
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 The Ellis F5 Tradition is Tom's tribute to the voicing of David Grisman's 1922 Lloyd Loar signed "Crusher". This limited edition model features hot hide glue construction and is available with an optional torrefied top. Other features include the vintage Ellis logo, the Ellis Tradition inlay, as well as vintage side binding.
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Hot hide glue construction
French Polish finish
Vintage side binding
Ellis Tradition inlay
Elongated tortoise pickguard
Optional torrefied top
 
Gallery
CJ Lewandowski demos his new F5 Tradition
Ethan Setiawan plays F5 Tradition @ Music Emporium
 
Specifications
Features

Top Adirondack Red Spruce
Back Two-Piece Curly Sugar Maple Back
Sides Sugar Maple
Binding Ivoroid Side Binding
Body Color Tobacco Sunburst
Body Finish Shellac French Polish
 
Peghead Veneer Ebony with Mother of Pearl Vintage Ellis Logo
Tuners Waverly Gold with Pearl Buttons
Peghead Inlay Ellis Tradition
 
Neck Wood Flamed Sugar Maple
Neck Profile Soft V
Neck Joint Curved Mortise and Tenon
Truss Rod Fully Adjustable
Neck Finish Unfinished Speed Neck
Fingerboard Ebony with Mother of Pearl Dots
Frets EVO Gold
 
Pickguard Bound Tortoise Pickguard
Tailpiece Gold James, Hand-engraved Logo
Bridge Ebony w/ Adjustable Saddle
Strings GHS A270
Case Custom Calton

Neck Profile



Dimensions

Nut Width 1 1/8"
String Spacing 1 9/16"
Scale Length 13 7/8"
Fingerboard Radius 7.5" - 15" Compound Radius
Body Length 12 7/8"
Body Depth 1 3/4"
Lower Bout Width 9 5/16"
Total Length 27 7/16"
 
 
Special thanks to The Music Emporium for providing photos.
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Austin Texas, 78745

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