Collings MF5 Adirondack spruce mandolin USED

s/n F062 - MF5

Serial. #62 points to the list of 2002 but the instruments were not always finished in the same order.
It was recently confirmed by Brett Serrell that this mandolin was shipped from Collings shop in Austin, TX on 3/5/2003 (see the photo)

Construction F-style
Top Adirondack spruce

Back/Sides/Neck Eastern flamed maple

Soundhole F-holes

Body Binding Ivoroid with b/w side purfling

Fingerboard Binding Ivoroid with b/w side purfling

Peghead Binding Ivoroid with b/w side purfling

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 and flourish

Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ ivoroid buttons

Scale Length 13 7/8"

Fingerboard Radius 5 1/2" - 11 5/8" compound

Body Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer

Pickguard None

Tailpiece Collings original tailpiece
! See the tailpiece pictures! The surface of the golden tailpiece is slightly worn out because of ordinary playing. There's also a tiny piece of the edge of the endpin missing.

Case Deluxe hardshell case

Weight of the mandolin & Case = 4 kilos

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This mandolin has been well taken care of. There are no scratches or cracks, just a few minor dents.
If you like it, make an offer.