This new Collings MF5 F-style mandolin is, simply put, absolutely gorgeous. This is the Austin, TX, builders' fully appointed F-model featuring a select Adirondack Spruce top and premium figured Maple neck, back and sides, and an Ebony fingerboard - all together making it easily one of the best-sounding and -playing mandolin we've had the pleasure to come across. This is an elegant player with superb tone and unparalleled playability - holding it for just a minute will have you seeing why. This has the standard 13 7/8" scale length and 1 1/8" nut width, but there's nothing standard about its glorious appointments: high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Sunburst finish; grained Ivoroid binding and black/white purfling; a Florentine-style headstock with elaborate Fern inlay; mother-of-pearl dot inlays; gold tailpiece and tuners with pearl buttons; and a Bone nut. A stunning eye- and ear-catching mando, the Collings MF5 also includes Collings' brand new hardshell case and a full setup to your specs. F-Style with high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Sunburst finish, grained Ivoroid binding and black/white purfling Select Adirondack Spruce top with 2 f-holes Premium figured Maple back and sides 13 7/8" scale length Premium figured Maple neck and Florentine-style headstock with Fern inlay Ebony fingerboard with 5 1/2" - 11 5/8" compound radius, 22 Medium 18" nickel-silver frets, and Mother-of-Pearl dot inlays 1 1/8" nut width, Bone Custom Adjustable Floating Ebony bridge with Gold tailpiece Gold tuners with Pearl buttons New Vintage-Inspired Collings hardshell case included Serial# 1806
