Collings

Collings MF5 Varnish Italian Spruce Sunburst Wide Nut w/ Calton

$16,195.00

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Rare, 1 3/16" wide-neck version of the venerable Collings MF-5 Varnish - this one has some serious pop!

We remember when Bill Collings first introduced the MF5 model mandolin. He was up for one of his near-annual visits to the store, and his excitement was palpable. As the MF5's voicing was still evolving in those early days, Bill was eager to show of what the Collings team had achieved, and actively soliciting feedback. The model would go on to raise the bar for the modern F-style mandolin. In the ensuing years, Collings would introduce the varnish-finished variant and offer a wide-neck option, both features of this build.

In many ways, this MF5-V Italian represents the evolution of the Collings' vision: top-shelf tonewoods, second-to-none craftsmanship, superb playability, and most important of all, Collings' signature tone and powerful, articulate projection. The mass in that slightly wider neck does translate sonically as this mandolin has excellent body and a throaty, powerful chop.

Materials

Top
Italian Spruce
Back & Sides
One Piece Figured Maple
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Headstock
Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo and flourish inlay
Tailpiece
Collings Original
Binding
Ivoroid
Tuners
Nickel Waverly w/ Pearl Buttons
Finish
Varnish

Neck Specs

Carve
Modified V
Nut Width
1 3/16"
Fingerboard
Compound Radius
Scale Length
13 7/8"

Other

Case
Calton fiberglass flight case
Serial #
F2375

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Inspection & Setup

Each instrument is thoroughly inspected by our staff for authenticity and condition, with any necessary work and a full setup completed before it’s listed for sale.

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