2002 Collings MT2-R - A Style Mandolin
From Collings: "The Collings MT2 is our fully appointed A-model with a seasoned Red spruce top and premium 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." This one is dead mint with gorgeous dark vintage sunburst. The voice is clear as a bell and about as loud as the big bell in Philadelphia....
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Keith Richards, Lyle Lovett, Pete Townshend, Emmylou Harris, Andy Summers, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Joni Mitchell, Don Felder, John Sebastian, Lou Reed, John Fogerty, Tim O'Brien, Pete Huttlinger, Kenny Smith, Brian May, Joan Baez, John Prine
From Collings: "The Collings MT2 is our fully appointed A-model with a seasoned Red spruce top and premium 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." This one is dead mint with gorgeous dark vintage sunburst. The voice is clear as a bell and about as loud as the big bell in Philadelphia....
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Flamed Maple
- Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony, Radiused
- Neck Wood: Curly Maple
- Bridge: Ebony, Original Early Collings Tailpiece
- Rosette: F-Holes
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headplate: Ebony
- Headstock Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Violin Lines
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: Dots
- Measurements
- Body Size: Small
- Scale: 13 7/8 in. (352.4 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 1/8 in. (28.6 mm)
- String Spacing: 1 5/9 in. (39 mm)
- Body Length: 12 7/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 9 15/16 in.
- Serial #: 200
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 1 13/16 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 1 13/16 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: TKL w/cover
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Mint
Player Reviews:
"Collings sure knows how to make a gorgeous vintage style instrument and give it a finish to die for. This Collings MT2-R Mandolin is a real eye-catcher and it's been kept in mint condition. I love the dark burst, it's smoky and rich looking. This A style mandolin has great chop and brilliant, biting trebles perfect for lead work. " - Paul Heumiller
"This is a great mandolin. I've always been partial to the "A" style and the radiused fingerboard. This one has a sweet tone and plays like butter" - Al Petteway
