"The MF Deluxe adds a glossy lacquer finish on the top and peghead veneer (satin back/sides/neck), ivoroid binding on the fingerboard and peghead, and an ivoroid-bound ebony pickguard. The MF5 is a highly-appointed F-model, featuring an all-gloss lacquer finish on the body and neck, ivoroid binding on the top, back, fingerboard, and peghead, and our Flourish peghead inlay.
While all three models share the same body shapes and dimensions, the MF is a fully-satin lacquer finish mandolin with simple appointments. The MF Deluxe adds a glossy lacquer finish on the top and peghead veneer (satin back/sides/neck), ivoroid binding on the fingerboard and peghead, and an ivoroid-bound ebony pickguard. The MF5 is a highly-appointed F-model, featuring an all-gloss lacquer finish on the body and neck, ivoroid binding on the top, back, fingerboard, and peghead, and our Flourish peghead inlay."
This exquisite mandolin is from the good people at Collings and easily one of the best ones we have had in recently. It is in great shape with the most wear shown clearly in the provided photos. A professional grade instrument, this Collings is perfect to fill any concert hall or studio. Serial #F1938, comes with the original case.
Specs:
| Construction | F-style |
|---|---|
| Top | Adirondack spruce |
| Back/Sides/Neck | Eastern flamed maple |
| Soundhole | F-holes |
| Body Binding | Ivoroid (top) |
| Fingerboard Binding | Ivoroid |
| Peghead Binding | Ivoroid |
| Bracing | Tone bars |
| Bridge | Ebony w/ Adjustable Saddle |
| Fingerboard | Ebony w/ MOP dots |
| Nut | 1 1/8" |
| String Spacing | 1 9/16" |
| Neck Profile | Rounded V |
| Neck Joint | Dovetail |
| Frets | Medium 18% nickel-silver |
| Truss Rod | Fully Adjustable |
| Peghead Veneer | Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo |
| Tuners | Nickel Gotoh w/ ivoroid buttons |
| Scale Length | 13 7/8" |
| Fingerboard Radius | 5 1/2" - 11 5/8" compound |
| Body Finish | Satin nitrocellulose lacquer w/ gloss top |
| Pickguard | Ebony w/ Ivoroid binding |
| Tailpiece | Collings original tailpiece |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ74 (.011" - .040") |
| Case | Deluxe hardshell case |
