MT O

Satin Finish Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin

MT O

Satin Finish Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin

Construction A-style
Top Engelmann spruce
Back/Sides/Neck Eastern flamed maple
Soundhole Oval hole
Body Binding Tortoise (top)
Fingerboard Binding None
Peghead Binding None
Bracing X-brace
Bridge Ebony w/ adjustable saddle
Fingerboard Ebony w/ MOP dots
Nut 1 3/16"
String Spacing 1 9/16"
Neck Profile Rounded V
Neck Joint Dovetail
Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
Truss Rod Fully Adjustable
Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo
Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ black buttons
Scale Length 13 7/8"
Fingerboard Radius 7" - 11 5/8" compound
Body Finish Satin nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard None
Tailpiece Collings original tailpiece
Strings D'Addario EJ74 (.011" - .040")
Case Deluxe hardshell case

The MT O combines our affordable satin finish and simplified appointments with the same quality construction and tone woods as our fully-appointed A-style models. With a carved Engelmann spruce top and maple back and sides, the MT O produces a rich, woody tone that one would expect from a professional quality mandolin. The oval sound hole accentuates the bass and low mid response while providing a warm, open tonality that is rich in overtones.

MT O vs MT2 O

While both models share the same body shapes and dimensions, the MT O comes standard with an Engelmann spruce top, fully-satin lacquer finish, and simpler appointments.  The MT2 O features an Adirondack spruce top, all-gloss lacquer finish, and upgraded appointments, such as ivoroid binding on the back and fingerboard and our Flourish peghead inlay.

MT vs MT O

While both models share the same body shapes, dimensions, and standard appointments, the MT features f-holes on the top, while the MT O incorporates an oval hole design and voicing.  The MT O accentuates the bass and low mids, adding warmth and openness, while the MT offers more cut and chop.

Custom Options

Colors

  • Sunburst (standard)
  • Black Top
  • Cream Top
  • Honey Amber
  • Sheraton Brown
  • Blonde (MT2, MF5 models)
  • Merlot

Other

  • Gloss Top (MT, MT O, MF, MF O)

Tonewoods

  • Italian spruce top
  • Engelmann spruce top
  • Birdseye maple (MT2, MF5 models, inquire for availability)

Design

  • 1 3/16" nut width (wide nut)
  • Left-handed

Hardware

  • Gotoh tuners (standard w/ ivoroid or black buttons)
  • Waverly tuners (ebony, ivoroid, or mother of pearl buttons)
  • Gold hardware

Binding

  • Tortoise
  • Ivoroid (MT, MF models)
  • Black/white top purfling (MT, MT O)

Pickguards

  • Bound pickguard
  • Unbound pickguard

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