Pre-Owned Collings MF Mandolin #101

A rare opportunity to own an exceptional early Collings F-style mandolin, serial number 101. This instrument has clearly been played and loved over the years, and the countless hours of use have resulted in what is simply one of the finest-sounding lacquer-finished Collings mandolins we’ve had the pleasure of offering.

The tone is everything you’d hope for from an outstanding vintage-era Collings—powerful, deep, woody, and incredibly responsive. It delivers excellent volume, remarkable sustain, and a huge bluegrass chop while retaining the clarity and balance Collings is known for. Features an Adirondack spruce top, highly figured maple back, sides, and neck, plus upgraded Waverly tuners, a James tailpiece, and a professionally installed K&K pickup. Shows honest cosmetic wear from years of playing, along with a professionally repaired back seam that is structurally sound. Includes a non-original Collings case.