MT

Satin Finish A-Style Mandolin

MT

Satin Finish A-Style Mandolin

Construction A-style
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

  • 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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