MT2 O
Full Gloss Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin
| Construction | A-style |
|---|---|
| Top | Adirondack spruce |
| Back/Sides/Neck | Eastern flamed maple |
| Soundhole | Oval hole |
| Body Binding | Ivoroid with b/w top and side purfling |
| Fingerboard Binding | Ivoroid with b/w side purfling |
| Peghead Binding | Ivoroid with b/w side purfling |
| 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 and flourish |
| Tuners | Nickel Gotoh w/ ivoroid buttons |
| Scale Length | 13 7/8" |
| Fingerboard Radius | 7" - 11 5/8" compound |
| Body Finish | High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Pickguard | None |
| Tailpiece | Collings original tailpiece |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ74 (.011" - .040") |
| Case | Deluxe hardshell case |
As our fully-appointed oval hole A-model, the MT2 O includes a high-gloss lacquer finish and full bindings. Built with select Red spruce (Adirondack) and eastern maple, these mandolins produce a warm, rich, and vibrant tone that is well-suited for celtic, old-time, classical, and jazz styles.
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.
MT2 vs MT2 O
While both models share the same body shapes, dimensions, and standard appointments, the MT2 features f-holes on the top, while the MT2 O incorporates an oval hole design and voicing. The MT2 O accentuates the bass and low mids, adding warmth and openness, while the MT2 offers more cut and chop.
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