Collings MT2O with one piece Birds Eye Maple back

**dang** · Jun-27-2012, 1:25pm

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Maybe they're fraternal twins...
Brand new custom order from Collings -What can I say? It is the perfect fit and finish we have all come to expect from Collings. The tone goes on for days, I can't quite put it into words but it is very different from the MT gloss top that is shown in the pictures with it.

**Texas** · Jun-27-2012, 2:20pm

From an old woodworker, the Birdseye one piece back is stunning.

**Jake Wildwood** · Jun-27-2012, 2:56pm

Yeap, not bad at all. :D

**Steve-o** · Jun-27-2012, 4:55pm

dang, those are gorgeous!

Such a handsome couple. I could easily see a similar acquisition if I were thinning the herd and starting over. Congrats!

**Mandobar** · Jun-27-2012, 10:06pm

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Here's mine. I had an early MT2O, and traded it towards one of their arch tops. I missed it but have an MF5O, but after missing "recapturing" my old MT2O I decided that I would design the ultimate MT2O. Engelmann top complete with pickguard, waverlies and yes, a James tailpiece.

**Randy Smith** · Jun-28-2012, 7:31pm

Originally Posted by Mandobar

Here's mine. I had an early MT2O, and traded it towards one of their arch tops. I missed it but have an MF5O, but after missing "recapturing" my old MT2O I decided that I would design the ultimate MT2O. Engelmann top complete with pickguard, waverlies and yes, a James tailpiece.

Cheers, that's a beautiful mandolin. Hope it's finding its place among the others.

Randy

**dang** · Jun-29-2012, 5:43am

Thanks for the comments, I think this thing sounds better every time I play it!

Mandobar- I would have loved to do the waverly tuners and the and James tailpiece, but such is life...!

**Mandobar** · Jun-29-2012, 6:11am

Randy, how are you?

Yes, it is in rotation with the others. Its got some playing time on it.

I generally end up refitting with waverlys, so we cut to the chase. As for the tailpiece, the dealer told me he's been doing this a lot. It is easier for string changes.

**dang** · Apr-24-2013, 9:14pm

Originally Posted by Mandobar

...and yes, a James tailpiece.

It has taken me some time but now I really wish I had known of this option! String changes with the collings tailpieces are not as smooth as I wished...