The MT2 O is Collings' fully appointed A-style mandolin with an oval soundhole. A carved Adirondack spruce top sits over Eastern flamed maple back, sides and neck, with X-bracing under the oval hole, ivoroid binding with black and white purfling, the mother-of-pearl Flourish peghead inlay and high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.
Collings points this one toward Celtic, old-time, classical and jazz playing, and says the oval design brings forward the bass and low mids with warmth and openness, where the f-hole MT2 has more cut and chop. The nut is 1 3/16" on a 7" to 11 5/8" compound radius. For the oval hole in satin with an Engelmann top, look at the MT O. On the F-style body, the MF5 O is the oval-hole counterpart.
Collings can build it with options on tops, finishes, trim and inlays, 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: X-brace
Soundhole: Oval hole
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: 7" - 11 5/8" compound
Fingerboard Binding: Ivoroid with b/w side purfling
Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
Nut: 1 3/16"
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: 25 3/4"
CASE
Case: Deluxe hardshell case



