The MT2 V Varnish is Collings’ top of the line A style Mandolin. Hand carved in Austin , TX, this professional level mandolin is so sweet to play from the lightest touch. We customized this one with a carved torrefied (baked) Adirondack top with a full body darker sunburst. The oil based high gloss Varnish finish combined with the torredied Adirondack gives this the sound of a broken in mandolin with quick response, amazing tone and rich harmonics right our of the case. Perfect for all styles- bluegrass, jazz, classical or anything you wish. Other features include Premium Flamed Maple back, sides and neck, Ebony bound pickguard, full Ivoroid bindings, tone bar bracing, engraved tailpiece and much more. You cannot beat the smooth, rich sound of this MT2 varnish mandolin. This truly is music to your ears.
Includes Collings A style mandolin case and Lifetime Warranty
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MT2 V Varnish finish:
More flexible that lacquer, Collings’ oil based alkyd resin varnish allows for a rich, developed sound early in the instrument’s life. Over time is warm, amber patina and responsiveness only increase creating an instrument of exceptional appearance and tone.