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Collings MT A-Style Mandolin Engelmann Spruce and Maple

Scale: 13 7/8" | Nut Width: 1 3/16" | Top: Engelmann Spruce | Back: Maple
Collings MT A-Style Mandolin Engelmann Spruce and Maple

Hand-crafted in Austin, TX, Collings mandolins are built with finest seasoned spruce and eastern maple. With equal emphasis placed on tone, "fit and finish" and playability, they achieve a new benchmark of quality in mandolins.

The Collings MT Mandolin is a standard A-model with simplified appointments. The top is a wonderful fully carved Engelmann spruce with a Black Gloss Finish complimented by flamed maple back and sides with a satin finish. Engelmann is highly responsive without requiring a heavy pick attack. This tonewood is known for warm, lush, thick sounds with a smooth high end and punchy midrange. It doesn't need to be played hard to sound great, although it handles heavy playing quite well too.

To complete the package, this custom MT also features custom Ivoroid bindings, bound Ebony pickguard, and Nickel tuners with black buttons. The Ivoroid bindings and bound Ebony pickguard make for a very classy look, complimenting the Black gloss finish perfectly. These additional features really make the MT stand out, with a very classy and traditional appearance.

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Price: $2,900.00
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Collings MT Mandolin Engelmann Spruce and Maple A-Style

Scale: 13 7/8" | Nut Width: 1 3/16" | Top: Engelmann Spruce | Back: Maple
Hear This Instrument: Collings MT Mandolin Engelmann Spruce and Maple A-Style
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
Collings MT Mandolin Engelmann Spruce and Maple A-Style

Hand-crafted in Austin, TX, Collings mandolins are built with finest seasoned spruce and eastern maple. With equal emphasis placed on tone, "fit and finish" and playability, they achieve a new benchmark of quality in mandolins.

The Collings MT Mandolin is a standard A-model with simplified appointments. The top is a wonderful fully carved Engelmann spruce with flamed maple back and sides as well as a Satin Finish. Engelmann is highly responsive without requiring a heavy pick attack. This tonewood is known for warm, lush, thick sounds with a smooth high end and punchy midrange. It doesn't need to be played hard to sound great, although it handles heavy playing quite well too.

To complete the package, this custom MT also features Tortoise bindings with Black/White Purfling and Nickel tuners with black buttons. The Tortoise bindings and bound ebony pickguard make for a very classy look, complimenting the satin finish perfectly. These additional features really make the MT stand out, with a very classy and traditional appearance.

Browse our fine selection of Collings Mandolins.

Learn more about the history of Collings Guitars.

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Price: $2,900.00
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National RM-1 V Resonator Mandolin Figured Maple Body

Scale: 14" | Nut Width: 1.25" | Top: Maple | Back: Maple
Hear This Instrument: National RM-1 V Resonator Mandolin Figured Maple Body
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
National RM-1 V Resonator Mandolin Figured Maple Body

Inspired by a rare pre-war wood bodied National mandolin, National's resonator mandolin has traditional features like the biscuit bridge combined with modern touches such as an intonated saddle and a comfortably radiused, extended fingerboard. The art deco cast tailpiece is a National exclusive. Different from the standard National RM-1 Maple top with Walnut back and sides the National RM-1 V features a figured Maple body with a Maple neck. Also different from the standard RM-1 mandolin the RM-1 V has a brushed steel sieve coverplate.

This mandolin has an instantly unique sound.  The resonator adds a level of volume previously impossible with traditional mandolins.  While the make/model is different, Sam Bush is often heard playing slide on a resonator mandolin and this RM-1 V from National instantly conjures that bluesy mandolin sound.  Celtic and Irish melodies sound especially unique on this mandolin and we have customers who play them in bluegrass circles as well... dominating fiddles, banjos, and guitars like nothing you've ever heard!

The RM-1 V features high quality Appointments such as Gotoh open gear tuners, Bone Nut, Ebony fretboard, and Mother of Pearl fretboard inlays.

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Price: $2,300.00
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Collings MT2 Mandola with Tortoise Bindings and Bound Pickguard

 | Top: Adirondack Spruce | Back: Maple
Collings MT2 Mandola with Tortoise Bindings and Bound Pickguard

We are very pleased to offer another Collings MT2 Mandola featuring a gloss sunburst top and gloss flamed maple back and sides, finished off by a tortoise bound ebony pickguard.  This instrument can be smooth and sweet or powerful and dominant, depending on how it's played.  Everything we love about Collings masterbuilt mandolins is present in this Mandola,  magnified by the much larger body and lower tuning, offering smooth response and playability with rich low end and clear, pleasing trebles.

Adirondack Spruce is the featured topwood on this mandola, offering virtually unlimited power and crystal clear treble.  Flamed maple back and sides is a classic wood for the back and sides of mandolin family instruments, offering a bright, punchy, immediate tone.  The 2 piece flamed back of this instrument is gorgeous, especially when set off by the tortoise bindings and ebony pickgaurd.  Come and play this instrument today... you won't regret it!

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Price: $4,250.00
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Collings MT2 Mandolin A-Style w/ Blonde Finish

Scale: 13 7/8" | Nut Width: 1 1/8" | Top: Adirondack Spruce | Back: Maple
Hear This Instrument: Collings MT Blonde Finish
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
Collings MT2 Mandolin A-Style w/ Blonde Finish

We are proud to announce that we are now carrying Collings' mandolins! Hand-crafted in Austin, TX; Collings mandolins are built with finest seasoned spruce and eastern maple. With equal emphasis placed on tone, "fit and finish" and playability, they strive to create a new benchmark of quality in mandolins.

The MT2 is Collings' fully appointed A-model with a seasoned Adirondack Red Spruce top and premium Maple back and sides. Don't let the A-style body convince you it isn't up to bluegrass. This darlin' little Collings MT2 has all the bark and chops needed to stand up to even the toughest circle. This particular sweetheart is finished in a gorgeous blonde finish. With its superb tone, elegant stylings and unmatched playability, the MT2 is sure to please the most discerning eyes and ears.

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Price: $3,500.00
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Tone-Gard for Mandolin – Standard F5/A5 Sunrise

Tone-Gard for Mandolin - Standard F5/A5 Sunrise

The Tone-Gard is designed to isolate the back of a mandolin, or similar instrument, from your body, producing more volume and deepening the tone.

You can test the concept right now without a Tone-Gard. Play your instrument normally, while facing a wall about a foot or two away, allowing the sound to bounce back directly. After you are used to the sound, hold the mandolin by the neck so that the back of the instrument is a couple of inches away from your body. Now try playing a couple of chops. Go back and forth, against and away from your body, and you will notice a difference. You will hear a difference just hitting one chop and letting it ring while holding against you, then away.

An additional benefit is protecting the back of the instrument from wear, dings, and scratches. You can and should leave the Gard on the instrument all the time, not take it on and off. It fits in almost all cases, including Calton.

Many prominent mandolinists — including David Grisman, Ricky Skaggs, John Reischman, Chris Hillman, Roland White, Radim Zenkl, Andy Statman, Mike Marshall, Dana Rath, Tom Rozum, Eric Thompson, Emory Lester, and many others — use and recommend the Tone-Gard™ to get the best sound.

Standard Tone-Gards™ are now made of laser-cut steel with a ceramic powder-coat. They have more pads, which are directly glued on to prevent loss. Vintage, Rigel, and custom Gards are hand-made from mild steel, sprayed with a durable high-gloss paint, and have older-style pads. All surfaces that come in contact with the instrument have rubber and leather pads where needed to protect the instrument’s finish. The only maintenance is occasionally to apply a little instrument wax or Pledge™ or similar product on the rubber-pads to prevent deterioration. The rubber pads can also be easily replaced if necessary.

Quote from David Grisman:
“I’ve been using Tony Pires’ ToneGard for well over a year now and I think it’s a wonderful thing…. My impression is that by keeping the back of the mandolin from touching one’s chest, the instrument is free to resonate more. I notice more highs, more lows, and more volume, which is always nice to have in a live situation. I also use it in recording and find positive results there as well. In fact the only time I don’t use it is when I forget to put it on…. Thanks to Tony Pires for a true mando-improvement.”

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SOLD: Collings MT2V A-Style Mandolin with Varnish Finish

Scale: 13 7/8" | Nut Width: Wide Nut | Top: Adirondack Spruce | Back: Maple
Hear This Instrument: Collings MT2V Varnish
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Collings MT2V A-Style Mandolin with Varnish Finish

Specifications:

  • Top: Adirondack Spruce
  • Back and Sides: Maple
  • Scale: 13 7/8"
  • Nut Width: Wide Nut
  • Tuners: Gold with Ebony Buttons
  • Inlays: Small Square
  • Varnish Finish
  • List Price: $5150

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SOLD: National RM-1 Resonator Mandolin Maple Top with Walnut Back and Sides

Scale: 14" | Nut Width: 1.25" | Top: Maple | Back: Walnut
National RM-1 Resonator Mandolin Maple Top with Walnut Back and Sides

Inspired by a rare pre-war wood bodied National mandolin, National's resonator mandolin has traditional features like the biscuit bridge combined with modern touches such as an intonated saddle and a comfortably radiused, extended fingerboard. The art deco cast tailpiece is a National exclusive. The sides and back are solid walnut and the top is figured maple as is the neck. The tuners are vintage-style open gear.

The resonator and hardware feature an Aged Brass finish and looks perfect next to the figured sunburst maple top.

This mandolin has an instantly unique sound.  The resonator adds a level of volume previously impossible with traditional mandolins.  While the make/model is different, Sam Bush is often heard playing slide on a resonator mandolin and this RM-1 from National instantly conjures that bluesy mandolin sound.  Celtic and Irish melodies sound especially unique on this mandolin and we have customers who play them in bluegrass circles as well... dominating fiddles, banjos, and guitars like nothing you've ever heard!

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SOLD: Collings MT Engelmann Spruce and Maple A-Style With Satin Finish

Scale: 13 7/8" | Nut Width: 1 1/8" | Top: Engelmann Spruce | Back: Maple
Hear This Instrument: Collings MT Mandolin
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
Collings MT Engelmann Spruce and Maple A-Style With Satin Finish

Hand-crafted in Austin, TX, Collings mandolins are built with finest seasoned spruce and eastern maple. With equal emphasis placed on tone, "fit and finish" and playability, they achieve a new benchmark of quality in mandolins.

The MT is Collings' standard A-model with simplified appointments. The top is a wonderful fully carved Engelmann spruce with flamed maple back and sides as well as a Satin Finish. Engelmann is highly responsive without requiring a heavy pick attack. This tonewood is known for warm, lush, thick sounds with a smooth high end and punchy midrange. It doesn't need to be played hard to sound great, although it handles heavy playing quite well too.

To complete the package, this custom MT also features grained ivoroid bindings and nickel tuners with ivoroid buttons. The ivoroid bindings and bound ebony pickguard make for a very classy look, complimenting the satin finish perfectly. These additional features really make the MT stand out, with a very classy and traditional appearance.

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2004 Collings MT2 Mandolin A-style Birdseye Maple and Adirondack with Blonde Finish

Scale: 13 7/8" | Nut Width: 1-1/8"
2004 Collings MT2 Mandolin A-style Birdseye Maple and Adirondack with Blonde Finish

We are fortunate to feature this 2004 Collings MT2 Mandolin, made with the rarer Birdseye maple rather than the standard flamed or quilted. Collings mandolins are built with finest seasoned spruce and choice maple. With equal emphasis placed on tone, "fit and finish" and playability, they strive to create a new benchmark of quality in mandolins.

The MT2 is Collings' fully appointed A-model with a seasoned Adirondack Red Spruce top and premium Birds Eye Maple back and sides. Don't let the A-style body convince you it isn't up to bluegrass.  This mandolin, in particular, displays a surprising amount volume & "pop" for an A-Style Mandolin.  The Adirondack Spruce top adds an ample amount clarity and attack while Birdseye Maple back & sides deliver bright defined notes.

When "chopping" chords for rhythm, this mandolin has that desirable "crack" that drives every Bluegrass jam and could cut through any mix.  The amount of power that this A-Style displays is comparable to that of an F style mandolin, however, it is priced considerably less. Since this instrument has had time to "open up", the tone it produces is that similar to a vintage instrument.

This MT2 Mandolin is in great condition, with just a few minor scratches to the headstock and some finish scratches to the body. Original Hardshell Case Included.

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SOLD: National RM-1 Resonator Mandolin

Scale: 14" | Nut Width: 1.25" | Top: Maple | Back: Walnut
National RM-1 Resonator Mandolin

Inspired by a rare pre-war wood bodied National mandolin, National's resonator mandolin has traditional features like the biscuit bridge combined with modern touches such as an intonated saddle and a comfortably radiused, extended fingerboard. The art deco cast tailpiece is a National exclusive. The sides and back are solid walnut and the top is figured maple as is the neck. The tuners are vintage-style open gear.

The resonator and hardware feature an Aged Brass finish and looks perfect next to the figured sunburst maple top.

This mandolin has an instantly unique sound.  The resonator adds a level of volume previously impossible with traditional mandolins.  While the make/model is different, Sam Bush is often heard playing slide on a resonator mandolin and this RM-1 from National instantly conjures that bluesy mandolin sound.  Celtic and Irish melodies sound especially unique on this mandolin and we have customers who play them in bluegrass circles as well... dominating fiddles, banjos, and guitars like nothing you've ever heard!

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2006 Collings MT Mandolin Gloss Top A-Style Sunburst Engelmann Spruce

Scale: 13 7/8" | Nut Width: 1 1/8" | Top: Engelmann Spruce | Back: Maple
2006 Collings MT Mandolin Gloss Top A-Style Sunburst Engelmann Spruce

Hand-crafted in Austin, TX, Collings mandolins are built with finest seasoned spruce and eastern maple. With equal emphasis placed on tone, "fit and finish" and playability, they achieve a new benchmark of quality in mandolins.

The MT is Collings'  standard A-model with simplified appointments.  Normally the finish is satin throughout, but this MT features a custom gloss finished top, which sweetens the tone a bit compared to the satin top.  The top is  a wonderful fully carved Engelmann spruce with flamed maple back and sides.  Engelmann is highly responsive without requiring a heavy pick attack.  This tonewood is known for warm, lush, thick sounds with a smooth high end and punchy midrange.  It doesn't need to be played hard to sound great, although it handles heavy playing quite well too.

To complete the package, this custom MT also features grained ivoroid bindings and nickel tuners with ivoroid buttons.  These additional features really make the MT stand out, with a very classy and traditional appearance.

This used instrument has a ding on the back, as pictured.  There are some scratches on the headstock, also pictured.  There are also scratches on the top, around the bottom f-hole, pictured.  There is some oxidation on the tailpiece.  Original hardshell case included.

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