MT2-O Italian/Birdseye Tone

**red7flag** · Mar-09-2017, 9:52am

Buying this Collings instrument without a test drive and mostly going on Cafe experience, I was concerned that the new instrument would not sound as well as the merlot MT-O that I sold to get it. (I always regretted selling an earlier MF for an MF5). In reviews, many have reported better sound with a brands less appointed cousin. All this being said, the MT2-O is a superior instrument with a tone that belies its price. There is a complexity and sophistication that truly surprised me. Yet, the MT2-O is actually louder than its less refined cousin the MT-O. I feel really blessed for the MT2-O and glad I was willing to make the leap of faith. Thank you all for you encouragement.

**colorado_al** · Mar-09-2017, 12:44pm

I think it varies instrument to instrument, but a Collings is usually a safe bet if you are buying from afar. I have played several of the "Italian spruce" models that are made in the MT2 line and all have been really fantastic!
Glad your new mandolin is as well!
Post some photos and sound samples when you get a chance

**red7flag** · Mar-09-2017, 1:11pm

Pictures are in the picture section. Will try to record something for you guys next week.

**JEStanek** · Mar-10-2017, 10:47am

All, I removed the typo and references to it. I believe they were genuinely accidental and would prefer the conversation stay on the mandolins and not the typographical error.

Jamie