MF5 Deluxe V
Varnish F-Style Mandolin
| Construction | F-style |
|---|---|
| Top | Adirondack spruce |
| Back/Sides/Neck | Eastern flamed maple |
| Soundhole | F-holes |
| Body Binding | Ivoroid with b/w top and side purfling |
| Fingerboard Binding | Ivoroid with b/w top and side purfling |
| Peghead Binding | Ivoroid with b/w top and side purfling |
| Bracing | Tone bars |
| Bridge | Ebony w/ Adjustable Saddle |
| Fingerboard | Ebony w/ MOP dots |
| Nut | 1 1/8" |
| 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 and deluxe flourish |
| Tuners | Nickel Waverly w/ pearl buttons |
| Scale Length | 13 7/8" |
| Fingerboard Radius | 5 1/2" - 11 5/8" compound |
| Body Finish | High gloss alkyd resin varnish |
| Pickguard | Ebony w/ ivoroid binding |
| Tailpiece | Collings original tailpiece w/ custom hand engraving |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ74 (.011" - .040") |
| Case | Deluxe hardshell case |
Built in very limited numbers, the MF5 Deluxe V tops our mandolin line. Multiple black/white purflings and elegant appointments accompany our most carefully selected tone woods in an impressive display of craftsmanship. With elaborate, hand-etched inlays, a fancy engraved tailpiece, Waverly tuners with pearl buttons, and our ultra-thin varnish finish, we present to you our flagship mandolin.
Custom Options
All orders and purchases, including custom orders, are handled through our authorized dealers. We do not sell directly, but the knowledgeable staff at our dealers are happy to discuss custom options, pricing, lead times, and more. Please visit our Dealers page to locate your nearest authorized Collings dealer.
If you are having trouble locating a specific instrument, please email us at customerservice@collingsguitars.com so we can direct you to one that’s available or on order.
Colors
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Sunburst (standard)
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Black Top
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Cream Top
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Honey Amber
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Sheraton Brown
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Blonde (MT2, MF5 models)
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Merlot
Other
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Gloss Top (MT, MT O, MF, MF O)
Tonewoods
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Italian spruce top
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Engelmann spruce top
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Birdseye maple (MT2, MF5 models, inquire for availability)
Design
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1 3/16" nut width (wide nut)
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Left-handed
Hardware
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Gotoh tuners (standard w/ ivoroid or black buttons)
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Waverly tuners (ebony, ivoroid, or mother of pearl buttons)
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Gold hardware
Binding
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Tortoise
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Ivoroid (MT, MF models)
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Black/white top purfling (MT, MT O)
Pickguards
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Bound pickguard
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Unbound pickguard