Collings MF Deluxe Carved Top Mandolin (2013)
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Collings MF Deluxe Model Carved Top Mandolin (2013), made in Austin, TX, serial # 1531, Cremona Brown Sunburst finish, maple back and sides, spruce top; maple neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case.
This is a very clean example of one of the best regarded modern F-5 descendants, the Collings MF Deluxe. The hand-written serial number is #1531 indicating it was built about 10 years ago in 2012, when Bill Collings was still at the helm. It has the traditional Gibson-derived Scroll-body F-5 format with a carved F-hole spruce top echoed by the headstock. The carved one-piece back, sides and neck are beautifully flamed curly maple, with a satin finish, the top and headstock face are thin gloss lacquer. The craftsmanship and sound of this mandolin are exceptional for a modern instrument in this price class; this one has been played just enough to be broken in and has a superb sonic range from a classical whisper to a bluegrass bark.
Overall length is 27 1/2 in. (69.8 cm.), 9 15/16 in. (25.2 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 14 in. (356 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1/8 in. (29 mm.).
This mandolin has been played very little and remains clean, all original and well cared for. Overall the finish shows just some small handling marks, mostly very light scuffs. The deep Cremona brown finish shows great rich color with no fade. One of the small screws securing a tuner button has been replaced. The mandolin is fitted with an internal K&K pickup under the top and an endpin jack. The frets show virtually no wear and playability is excellent, with a sound just starting to mature 10 years in. Overall Excellent + Condition.
This is a very clean example of one of the best regarded modern F-5 descendants, the Collings MF Deluxe. The hand-written serial number is #1531 indicating it was built about 10 years ago in 2012, when Bill Collings was still at the helm. It has the traditional Gibson-derived Scroll-body F-5 format with a carved F-hole spruce top echoed by the headstock. The carved one-piece back, sides and neck are beautifully flamed curly maple, with a satin finish, the top and headstock face are thin gloss lacquer. The craftsmanship and sound of this mandolin are exceptional for a modern instrument in this price class; this one has been played just enough to be broken in and has a superb sonic range from a classical whisper to a bluegrass bark.
Overall length is 27 1/2 in. (69.8 cm.), 9 15/16 in. (25.2 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 14 in. (356 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1/8 in. (29 mm.).
This mandolin has been played very little and remains clean, all original and well cared for. Overall the finish shows just some small handling marks, mostly very light scuffs. The deep Cremona brown finish shows great rich color with no fade. One of the small screws securing a tuner button has been replaced. The mandolin is fitted with an internal K&K pickup under the top and an endpin jack. The frets show virtually no wear and playability is excellent, with a sound just starting to mature 10 years in. Overall Excellent + Condition.