Details
We ordered this MT Mandola from Collings with a gloss black top, a cosmetic touch that dates back to the 1890s. It features a seasoned Adirondack Spruce top and Eastern Flamed Maple back and sides. As you might expect, the Collings fit and finish is impeccable. This mandola not only has a great, throaty tone, it's also very playable thanks to a 15 7/8" scale length. With a little practice, you can even play your favorite fiddle tunes on it, and revel in those great low tones you just can't get from a mandolin. Mandolas are great for backing up a vocalist, as the mandola's range is much closer to the human voice, making simple fills and runs a welcome addition. And of course, if you play with other mandolinists, you can avoid stepping on your partner's parts and instead offer enticing deep-throated harmonies.
Specs
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Back sides
Eastern Flamed Maple
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Binding
Ivoroid
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Bracing
Tone Bars
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
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Neck material
Eastern Flamed Maple
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Neck shape
Rounded V
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Nut width
1 5/16"
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Saddle spacing
1 11/16"
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Scale length
15.9"
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Top material
Adirondack Spruce
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Total frets
22
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Tuners
Nickel Gotoh w/black buttons
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
A4770
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SKU
COLMTMNDGLIV-A4770
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UPC
112372
