Blacktop Collings MF

[Kevin K]

I would like to hear from any owners how they like the blacktop MF's and about the overall view (playablity,sound, tone,feel,etc).

Thanks,
Kevin

[Crowder]

I'm playing mine right now, and it excels on all counts. The only negative is that the back and sides are very plain grained. But I find that I never look at the back and sides, I'm too busy playing it and enjoying how it sounds.

[Crowder]

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[mandowilli]

ggrrrrrrrrrr I want one!

willi

[PatrickH]

This is not exactly an answer to your question but it is related.

I have a sunburst MF and a blacktop MT and I prefer the sound and playability of the MT.

Pat

[Mando Medic]

I love mine and here's a picture of the back. Kenc

[Kevin K]

Ken,

Is that an MF5 black top? Let's see the front too, please.
Did you do a little neck work on that?

Thanks.

[Scotti Adams]

..that is a very nice looking backside...

[Mando Medic]

Yep, it's a black top too. The neck work originally had been commisioned by Jim Roberts who bought this from Mass Street music. After I got it, I took it down on the sides just a little to bring the point of the center out just a little bit. Here's the top. Kenc

[Jim Roberts]

Ken's Collings blacktop is a true cannon. Can't wait to play it again at Mandofest, Ken!

[Mando Medic]

Jim, You won't believe what this mandolin has matured to sound like. I wish I were up to the potential of the instrument, but If I ever get there, I'll have a great instrument. Kenc