Collings Guitars

The MF is Collings' satin finish F-model with simplified appointments. With a fully carved Adirondack spruce top and maple back and sides, the MF is built with the same quality construction as our fully-appointed models. These instruments produce the rich, woody tone that one would expect from a professional quality mandolin at an affordable price. HARDWARE Each mandolin bridge and pickguard are handmade of solid ebony here in the Collings shop. Our tailpieces offer convenient top loading and are made of bronze to enhance string resonance. Gotoh tuners provide a smooth tuning feel and reliable operation. APPOINTMENTS The Collings MF features a single bound top and mother of pearl dot inlays. This basic aesthetic is designed to accentuate the simplified yet tasteful configuration of the MF model. SOUND-HOLE F-style sound-holes are precision cut after the finish has been applied to ensure a thin, even finish across the top and exceptionally clean and elegant lines. F-style sound-holes are paired with dual tone bar bracing for excellent projection and bright articulate tone. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Collings mandolins feature several options including varieties of top wood, nut widths, inlays and more. Each Collings instrument can be configured to match your playing style and aesthetic preference. MANDOLIN TOP VOICING From the starting point of the wood's density and rigidity, each mandolin top is hand selected, evaluated, and carved to its own unique thickness; maximizing the tonal potential of each top. An Adirondack spruce top provides excellent clarity and focus with lots of projection and headroom. PREMIUM TONEWOODS Each of our mandolins, from our most affordable model to the highest end, are built with the finest tonewoods available. Each wood is acquired, acclimated, and hand selected by master luthiers who pick each component with the whole tonality of the end instrument in mind. PLAYABILITY A combination of exacting PLEK machine leveling and hand fret dressing ensure a comfortable setup and silky fret feel. A compound 5 1/2 -11 5/8 fingerboard radius, V shaped neck profile, and 1 9/16 inch string spacing creates an exceptional playability that is versatile for a wide range of styles. SATIN FINISH Our nitrocellulose lacquer satin finish provides an excellent combination of flexibility, protection and affordability. While less labor intensive than our full gloss finishes, the satin finish allows the rich, full tone of the instrument to come through and creates a unique patina. HARDWARE Each mandolin bridge and pickguard are handmade of solid ebony here in the Collings shop. Our tailpieces offer convenient top loading and are made of bronze to enhance string resonance. Gotoh tuners provide a smooth tuning feel and reliable operation. APPOINTMENTS The Collings MF features a single bound top and mother of pearl dot inlays. This basic aesthetic is designed to accentuate the simplified yet tasteful configuration of the MF model. SOUND-HOLE F-style sound-holes are precision cut after the finish has been applied to ensure a thin, even finish across the top and exceptionally clean and elegant lines. F-style sound-holes are paired with dual tone bar bracing for excellent projection and bright articulate tone. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Collings mandolins feature several options including varieties of top wood, nut widths, inlays and more. Each Collings instrument can be configured to match your playing style and aesthetic preference. MANDOLIN TOP VOICING From the starting point of the wood's density and rigidity, each mandolin top is hand selected, evaluated, and carved to its own unique thickness; maximizing the tonal potential of each top. An Adirondack spruce top provides excellent clarity and focus with lots of projection and headroom. PREMIUM TONEWOODS Each of our mandolins, from our most affordable model to the highest end, are built with the finest tonewoods available. Each wood is acquired, acclimated, and hand selected by master luthiers who pick each component with the whole tonality of the end instrument in mind. PLAYABILITY A combination of exacting PLEK machine leveling and hand fret dressing ensure a comfortable setup and silky fret feel. A compound 5 1/2 -11 5/8 fingerboard radius, V shaped neck profile, and 1 9/16 inch string spacing creates an exceptional playability that is versatile for a wide range of styles. SATIN FINISH Our nitrocellulose lacquer satin finish provides an excellent combination of flexibility, protection and affordability. While less labor intensive than our full gloss finishes, the satin finish allows the rich, full tone of the instrument to come through and creates a unique patina. Specifications Construction F-style Top Adirondack spruce Back/Sides/Neck Eastern flamed maple Soundhole F-holes Body Binding Tortoise (top) Fingerboard Binding None Peghead Binding None 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/ black buttons Scale Length 13 7/8" Fingerboard Radius 5 1/2" - 11 5/8" compound Body Finish Satin nitrocellulose lacquer Pickguard None Tailpiece Collings original tailpiece Strings D'Addario EJ74 (.011" - .040") Case Deluxe hardshell case by TKL Neck Profile *Actual measurements may vary slightly due to hand-sanding and finishing variables. Dimensions Body Length 12 7/8" Body Depth 1 13/16" Lower Bout Width 9 15/16" Total Length 27 7/16"

Named for the scenic 290 highway that winds past the Collings shop though the Texas Hill Country, the 290 is a modern day tribute to the original working man's rock'n roll guitar. A solid mahogany body and neck are complimented by two Lollar Soap Bar P90 pickups for a tone that shows off the amazing harmonic range and dynamics of this often underrated configuration. Specifications Construction Solid body single cutaway Body Honduran mahogany Neck Honduran mahogany Body Binding None Fingerboard Binding None Peghead Binding None Bridge Kluson ABR-1 (Nickel-plated Zinc) Tailpiece Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs) Fingerboard Rosewood w/ ivoroid long dots (5mm non-tapered) Pickups Lollar P90s Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow Knobs Amber or black top hat Pickup Rings Cream or black Nut 1 11/16" Scale Length 24 7/8" Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo Peghead Profile Haircut Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo Wiring 50s style Fingerboard Radius 12" Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Pickguard Black/Cream/Black Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black with 290 logo Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049") Case Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage

The Collings City Limits features a Figured Maple top in Tobacco Sunburst, and a Honduran Mahogany body and neck. It has a high gloss Nitrocellulose finish, Dual Lollar standard Imperial humbuckers, CTS 500K pots, and Jupiter Yellow Vintage Tone capacitors. The CL comes from Collings with 11-49 strings, and it comes with a Collings deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage.

Collings 02H with a sunburst Baked Sitka Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides, the Collings "traditional package," and a Collings hard shell case. From CollingsGuitars.com : " 02H With the exception of the Baby, the 0 is our smallest guitar and is offered with the same shorter scale found on the 12-fret 00. Although measuring only 13.5 inches in width (smaller than a typical classical guitar), the Collings 0 has tone and volume that belies its first impression as being less than full-sized. It can double as a travel guitar or a small OM, performing both roles equally well. The same neck and woods options offered with larger Collings models are available on the 0 as well, giving players an almost infinite range of tonal possibilities." Top Sitka spruce Back & Sides E. Indian rosewood Neck Honduran mahogany Body Binding Ivoroid with herringbone purfling Fingerboard Binding None Peghead Binding None Bridge Ebony belly-style with 2 3/16" spacing Fingerboard Ebony with abalone short diamond & squares Bridge Pins/End Pin Ebony with MOP dot Nut Bone, 1 3/4" Saddle Bone, drop-in Neck Profile Modified V Peghead Profile Tapered square with volute Neck Joint Mortise & tenon hybrid Truss Rod Fully adjustable Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver Peghead Veneer Stained Exotic Ebony with MOP Collings logo Tuners Nickel Waverly (16:1 ratio) Backstrip 2-style (Zipper) Rosette iv/tort/iv & b/w purflings Scale Length 24 7/8" Brace Material Sitka spruce Brace Pattern Pre-war scalloped X-brace Fingerboard Radius 14" - 26" compound Body Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Neck Finish High gloss polyester resin Pickguard Tortoise Strings D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053") Case Collings Traditional Handcrafted Case