Collings MT 353

[Mark Levesque]

I'm thinking of trying out a Collings MT 353.
Has anyone heard one yet?
Do you think a Collings would be good for the peculiar mix of styles I play (choro, South American, Italian, classical, Portugese etc) or do you think of the Collings sound as strictly bluegrass?

Thanks,
Mark

[Jim M.]

Collings has the MT (basic A), MT2 (fancier A), MF (basic F), and MF5 (fancier F). I've never heard of a Collings MT353, unless that's the Tim O'Brien model, in which case, good luck finding one to try out. I don't think any are out yet.

[Ken Sager]

It could be an MT2 with Serial Number 353... In any case, Collings are great for all styles. I play classical, celtic, and bluegrass and my Collings A sounds great - in spite of the operator.

Best,
Ken

[Jim M.]

Good point, Ken. Yes, I agree, a Collings can be great for all kinds of music. And if it's the MT (retail around $1800) you're getting a lot of sound for the $.

[jcs271]

Just a guess but you are probably reading the serial number as part of the model number. What ever it is you will love it!