Collings MT Mandolin Jet Black Top Satin w/Case A4784

The Collings MT has earned its reputation as one of the finest A-style mandolins available, combining understated appointments with the same meticulous craftsmanship and hand-voiced construction found throughout the Collings mandolin lineup. This custom example features a striking Jet Black top over a satin nitrocellulose finish, giving it a unique visual presence while preserving the lively, open response that has made the MT a favorite among serious players.

Built with a fully carved Engelmann spruce top and Eastern flamed maple back, sides, and neck, the MT delivers exceptional clarity, warmth, and projection. Its carved tone-bar bracing produces excellent note separation and quick response, making it equally at home in bluegrass jams, old-time sessions, Celtic music, or solo acoustic performance. The satin finish allows the instrument to resonate freely while giving it a comfortable, broken-in feel from day one.

A rounded V neck profile, compound-radius ebony fingerboard, and fully adjustable ebony bridge provide effortless playability and precise setup. Finished with a Jet Black top, ebony peghead veneer, Gotoh tuners with black buttons, and Collings' original tailpiece, this MT offers boutique-level tone and craftsmanship in a clean, understated package.

Highlights

• Custom Jet Black top with satin nitrocellulose finish
• Fully carved Engelmann spruce top with Eastern flamed maple body
• Hand-voiced carved tone-bar bracing
• Rounded V neck with compound-radius ebony fingerboard
• Professional-grade Collings craftsmanship and playability

Specifications

Body

• Body Style: A-Style
• Top Wood: Fully Carved Engelmann Spruce
• Back & Sides: Eastern Flamed Maple
• Soundholes: F-Holes
• Bracing: Tone Bars
• Body Binding: Tortoise (Top)
• Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Top Color: Jet Black

Neck

• Neck Material: Eastern Flamed Maple
• Neck Profile: Rounded V
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 5-1/2"–11-5/8" Compound
• Scale Length: 13-7/8"
• Nut Width: 1-1/8"
• String Spacing: 1-9/16"
• Frets: Medium 18% Nickel-Silver
• Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
• Peghead Veneer: Ebony with Mother of Pearl Collings Logo

Hardware

• Bridge: Ebony with Adjustable Saddle
• Tailpiece: Collings Original
• Tuners: Nickel Gotoh with Black Buttons

Electronics

• None

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D'Addario EJ74 (.011"–.040")
• Deluxe Hardshell Case Included

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