MF5 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 side purfling |
| Fingerboard Binding | Ivoroid with b/w side purfling |
| Peghead Binding | Ivoroid with b/w 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 flourish |
| Tuners | Nickel Gotoh w/ ivoroid 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/ engraved border |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ74 (.011" - .040") |
| Case | Deluxe hardshell case |
The Collings MF5 V features the same construction and appointments as the standard MF5 (as shown), but includes an oil-based varnish finish and ivoroid-bound ebony pickguard.
*Model shown with optional Waverly tuners with pearl buttons
MF5 V vs MF5 Deluxe V
While both varnish-finished models share the same body size, shape, and dimensions, the flagship MF5 Deluxe V adds a more intricately-engraved tailpiece, deluxe etched Flourish peghead inlay, and nickel Waverly tuners with pearl buttons.
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