The MF5 is Collings’ fully appointed, full gloss mandolin with custom carved Italian Spruce top, highly Flamed Maple back, sides and neck, full Ivoroid binding and Pearl flourish and dot inlays. This is the flagship professional Collings F style mandolin. Played on stage and on many recordings by many top artists, this is the premiew professional mandolin of choice.
The custom Italian Spruce top is a stiff and light tone wood, similar to Adirondack but with an extra warmth and dynamic with a slightly more broken in sounds. Italian Spruce was the top wood of choice for the most sought after violins, including those by Stradivarius. This particular set of Italian Spruce is of the highest grade and was from Bill Collings’ private stash reserved for the very rare hand carved archtop guitars. Interior label is signed by Bill Collings.
The Collings MF5 is our fully appointed F-model with a carved seasoned Red spruce top and premium maple back and sides. With its superb tone, elegant stylings and unmatched playability, the MF5 is sure to please the most discerning eyes and ears.
Includes deluxe hardshell case.
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