This is a stunning looking and lovely sounding mandolin hand-build by the luthiers at Collings. The MT2 is Collings' fully-appointed A-model with a seasoned Red Spruce (Adirondack) top and premium flamed Maple back and sides. With its superb tone, elegant stylings, and unmatched playability, the MT2 is sure to please the most discerning eyes and ears.
his particular instrument has been custom-ordered with a blonde top, tortoise body bindings, black fingerboard binding, matching black tuner buttons and a black pickguard which sets up a beautiful contrast with the light top. The sides and back are heavily flamed Maple stained light as a perfect compliment the top.
Comes with Collings hard shell case.
| Construction | A-style |
|---|---|
| Top | Adirondack spruce |
| Back/Sides/Neck | Eastern flamed maple |
| Soundhole | F-holes |
| Body Binding | Tortoise with b/w purfling |
| Fingerboard Binding | Black |
| 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 and flourish |
| Tuners | Nickel Gotoh w/ Black buttons |
| Scale Length | 13 7/8" |
| Fingerboard Radius | 5 1/2" - 11 5/8" compound |
| Body Finish | High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Pickguard | Mandolin style |
| Tailpiece | Collings original tailpiece |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ74 (.011" - .040") |
| Case | Deluxe hardshell case |