MT
Satin Finish A-Style Mandolin
Construction | A-style |
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Top | Engelmann spruce |
Back/Sides/Neck | Eastern flamed maple |
Soundhole | F-holes |
Body Binding | Tortoise (top) |
Fingerboard Binding | None |
Peghead Binding | None |
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 |
Tuners | Nickel Gotoh w/ black buttons |
Scale Length | 13 7/8" |
Fingerboard Radius | 5 1/2" - 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 |
Featuring a premium carved Engelmann spruce top and seasoned figured maple back and sides, the handcrafted MT offers professional level tone and playability in a simple and understated appointment package. An ultra-thin, all-nitrocellulose lacquer finish and individually-graduated tonewoods provide ringing sustain, a wide dynamic range, and impressive responsiveness that can rival instruments at considerably higher price points. The MT is also available with a number of customization options, including ivoroid top binding (as shown), gloss top and peghead, and a floating pickguard, as well as several color variations to suit your individual taste.
MT vs MT2
While both models share the same body shapes and dimensions, the MT comes standard with an Engelmann spruce top, fully-satin lacquer finish, and simpler appointments. The MT2 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
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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