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red7flag
Dec-08-2007, 6:28pm
I went to Gruhn guitar. They had two MF5s. One 2004 with a single piece back. Nice and in great shape but at 6500 was a bit pricey. I figured for new I went with the new one at 7200. It is great sounding already, but you can tell it has plenty of room to open up.
Tony
gnelson651
Dec-08-2007, 7:52pm
I went to Gruhn guitar. #They had two MF5s. #One 2004 with a single piece back. #Nice and in great shape but at 6500 was a bit pricey. #I figured for new I went with the new one at 7200. #It is great sounding already, but you can tell it has plenty of room to open up.
Tony
If I bought a $7200 mandolin, my wife would pull the trigger with a gun against my head. #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Congrats on a fine purchase. I had an opportunity to play several different mandolins at Buffalo Bros. and my choice was the Collins MF. It just sounded so sweet and right to me.
Lee Callicutt
Dec-08-2007, 8:58pm
Merry Christmas to YOU! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
Mike Bunting
Dec-08-2007, 9:13pm
You won't be disappointed. My hasn't let me down.
mandolooter
Dec-08-2007, 9:42pm
Whoohoo! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
MikeEdgerton
Dec-08-2007, 10:42pm
I went to Gruhn guitar. They had two MF5s. One 2004 with a single piece back. Nice and in great shape but at 6500 was a bit pricey. I figured for new I went with the new one at 7200. It is great sounding already, but you can tell it has plenty of room to open up.
Tony
Nothing wrong with new, you get the warranty. Congratulations!
jasona
Dec-09-2007, 11:55am
Congrats! Collings has about the best neck in the business.
bassthumper
Dec-09-2007, 12:26pm
tony: that's onr fine woodpile you're accumulating....should get you through the winter.....can't wait to hear the MF5 all opened up and throwin' down......
homeslice
Dec-09-2007, 12:52pm
Congats! After you wake it up good you'll have to give us the "ultimate" A/B with your MF(if you still have it). I'd be very interested in that. Ive got an MT right now and scroll envy keeps gnawing at me. Im moving to Austin in a month or so, and one the first things on the list is to take the Collings tour!
Rick Schmidlin
Dec-09-2007, 1:26pm
Great choice,I have #430 and love it more every day. Others have sparked my interest , but when I play my Collings MF5 I know we will never part.You are about to enjoy many great bonding hours.
red7flag
Dec-09-2007, 1:57pm
Check a thread in pictures "Stanley and Collings" for a preliminary AB.
Tony
lovethemf5s
Dec-09-2007, 2:47pm
I think I can say that you won't have buyers remorse over your purchase. I remember seeing it on the Gruhn website and it's a real beauty.
mandopete
Dec-09-2007, 3:22pm
Yeah, I agree with the others - hard to imagine that you would be disappointed.
(#39 pictured)
bropete
Dec-09-2007, 9:35pm
Tony, Congrats! I know you will enjoy it and will be served well by Colling's craftmanship. Merry Christmas. Pete
dcoxmandolin
Dec-09-2007, 10:30pm
Cool, you have now in your posession a hand held howitzer. It will only get better with time and playing. Welcome to the brotherhood of the Collings ranks!!! Enjoy
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