The MT2 V Varnish is Collings’ top of the line A style Mandolin. Hand carved in Austin , TX, this stunning premier level A-style mandolin is so sweet to play from the lightest touch. Features a carved Adirondack Spruce top with premium Eastern Flamed Maple back, sides and neck with a full body Cremona sunburst and hand rubbed Varnish gloss finish.
Features include Ivoroid full body, neck and headstock bindings with varnish patina, bound Ebony floating pickguard, Pearl Flourish and logo with Varnish patina, Ebony headstock overlays, Gotoh Nickel tuners with Ivoroid knobs, Ebony fretboard and floating bridge, engraved Nickel tailpiece, Pearl dot inlays, black/ white purfling, Ebony strap button with Pearl dot, 1 1/8″ Bone nut and more.
The oil based high gloss Varnish finish combined with these premium woods gives this the sound of a vintage broken in mandolin with quick response, amazing tone and rich harmonics right our of the case. More flexible that lacquer, Collings’ oil based alkyd resin varnish allows for a rich, developed sound early in the instrument’s life. Over time the warm, amber patina and responsiveness only increase creating an instrument of exceptional appearance and tone.
Perfect for all styles- bluegrass, jazz, classical or anything you wish, you cannot beat the smooth, rich sound of this Collings MT2 Varnish mandolin. This truly is music to your ears.
Includes hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.
Free shipping in the continental US.
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