The MT2 is Collings' fully appointed A-style mandolin, with a carved Adirondack spruce top, Eastern flamed maple back, sides and neck, and f-holes over tone-bar bracing. High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer covers the body and neck. Ivoroid binding with black and white purfling runs around the body, fingerboard and peghead, and the ebony peghead veneer carries the mother-of-pearl Collings logo and Flourish inlay.
Next to the MT, the MT2 moves from an Engelmann to an Adirondack top, from satin to full gloss, and adds binding on the back and fingerboard. Collings gives its f-hole mandolins more cut and chop. For the oval-hole version, look at the MT2 O, and for this build in oil-based varnish with a bound ebony pickguard, the MT2 V. On the F-style body at a similar trim level, the MF5.
Collings options for tops, finishes, trim and inlays can be added, and the list follows below.
The photo shows one example build.
Options for this model include:
- Italian spruce top, or torrefied Adirondack spruce on the MT2
- Black or cream top finish
- 1 3/16" nut width
- Ivoroid binding
- Pickguard, bound or unbound
- Waverly tuner upgrade
- Left-handed build
Price subject to change based on options chosen.
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
Country of Origin: USA (built in Austin, Texas)
Construction: A-style
Top: Adirondack spruce
Back/Sides/Neck: Eastern flamed maple
Bracing: Tone bars
Soundhole: F-holes
Body Binding: Ivoroid with b/w top and side purfling
Pickguard: None
Body Finish: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
NECK
Neck Profile: Rounded V
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Scale Length: 13 7/8"
Fingerboard: Ebony w/ MOP dots
Fingerboard Radius: 5 1/2" - 11 5/8" compound
Fingerboard Binding: Ivoroid with b/w side purfling
Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
Nut: 1 1/8"
String Spacing: 1 9/16"
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Peghead Veneer: Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo and flourish
Peghead Binding: Ivoroid with b/w side purfling
HARDWARE
Bridge: Ebony w/ Adjustable Saddle
Tailpiece: Collings original tailpiece
Tuners: Nickel Gotoh w/ ivoroid buttons
Strings: D'Addario EJ74 (.011" - .040")
DIMENSIONS
Body Width: 9 15/16"
Body Length: 12 7/8"
Body Depth: 1 13/16"
Total Length: 26 3/8"
CASE
Case: Deluxe hardshell case



