Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
Not sure about the MF vs MT2 but I bought a used MT2 a year ago and absolutely love it.
Significantly better than the new MTs locally IMO, esp in the upper registers.
Tried it out at the same time as one of Ken's and it had such presence and cut in jams that it was the one I kept. Very happy with the call as I have found a lot of great tone.
Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
Don’t at least some of the higher end MTs feature European spruce? That and cooked tops will affect tone. I’ve played the range of MFs many times at Gryphon, and there has always seemed to me to be a very slight something extra as you go up the line. Subtle but there. But the power of the scroll is strong and I’d have no problem with an MF.
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Br1ck
Don’t at least some of the higher end MTs feature European spruce?
Yes. Mine is billed as `Italian'. It's really something, esp now that it's been properly broken in.
Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
My advice is go for the MT2. They're fine instruments. I had one and miss it. I bought a used MF online a few years back expecting it to be equal or better than the MT2. I was disappointed in the tone and traded it away. I have a Pava Player (kind of an A5 design, I think) and I've been playing it a lot lately. You'll get more tone for your money in that price range with a good A, probably.
Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
That MF-GT at mando Mutt looks pretty sweet. I saw you put an add inquiring about used Ellis A styles, looks like two popped up in the classifieds recently.
Good hunting!
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I would go with the MT2
I am finally getting my used MT2 after it spending three months in Barajas warehouse with ADTPostales in Madrid. Boy did I have to lots of phone calls and messages on their message board before it was finally cleared for delivery. I am still to wait for it clear the coronavirus affected area of Madrid before it head finally into the country. Have to be careful with corona virus latching onto cardboard boxes - they can last there for up to 24 hours. It may take that long to get to me anyway. Precaution is better than a cure so they say. Will be handling it carefully. Don't watch to catch no coronavirus. No sirree!
Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
You were looking for an Ellis? Then think about the Pavas as well. (Which I referred to above.) I had an Ellis A for a while in the catch-and-release program. It was nice but not the sound I was going for at the time. The Pavas come out of the Ellis shop. I can't honestly tell you what the difference is between the two beside the name.
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Feast your eyes. NOT FOR SALE! PM me if you'd like a sound file. (Not sure how I managed to post three versions of one photo.)
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Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
How goes the search Doug? Have you narrowed it down?
Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
I have a Collings MT torrified and love it. I went Nashville to get an MF and walked out of Carter’s with a Northfield F5s instead, it just felt and sounded better and was way less expensive.
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I am curious. You indicate that you like the Northfield more than the MF you checked out. How does your Northfield compare with your MT torrified? Or is it apples and oranges - i.e. both good in their own way?
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I have a Collings MT torrified and love it. I went Nashville to get an MF and walked out of Carter’s with a Northfield F5s instead, it just felt and sounded better and was way less expensive.
Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
I had the same experience last year at Avenue Guitars in Colorado. Played a beautiful quilted Collings F-5 (10 K if I remember) then played a Northfield F-5. The Northfield had tone in spades over the Collings. I did not buy either one as I already own a Girouard. :grin:
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How goes the search Doug? Have you narrowed it down?
It was TOUGH! So many tempting choices. I ended up buying a two point Kimble.
Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
Good on you!!! Enjoy. :)
Oh, when you get it, we want pics and sound clips. :whistling:
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Doug Brock
It was TOUGH! So many tempting choices. I ended up buying a two point Kimble.
I think you’ll be very happy with the Kimble! I’m amazed that the Kimble at Greg Boyd’s is still there ~ it’s a wonderful sounding and playing mandolin at a great price. If I were in the market for a great F ...
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I am curious. You indicate that you like the Northfield more than the MF you checked out. How does your Northfield compare with your MT torrified? Or is it apples and oranges - i.e. both good in their own way?
Great question. They are "different." There is something very special about the terrified MT - from the beautiful Maple and finish to the smell and the notes seem to explode off the soundboard.
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Denman John
I think you’ll be very happy with the Kimble! I’m amazed that the Kimble at Greg Boyd’s is still there ~ it’s a wonderful sounding and playing mandolin at a great price. If I were in the market for a great F ...
Just went to their website, don't see it listed.
Doug, is that the one you bought?
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Just went to their website, don't see it listed.
Doug, is that the one you bought?
It’s this one: https://gregboyd.com/product/2006-wi...ersari-2-of-5/
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Sorry about that, missed the reference to the F. My brain was still on the two point.
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Charles E.
Just went to their website, don't see it listed.
Doug, is that the one you bought?
I bought it from The Music Emporium. Doesn’t show sold, but is scheduled for delivery tomorrow.
https://themusicemporium.com/mandoli...two-point-2018
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That is a beautiful looking mandolin! I’m looking forward to hearing your impressions when you get it.
Re: Collings MT2 vs MF-GT?
that is because they are such a good store, they are making sure you are happy when you receive it. (You may have to wait before opening!)
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ABmando
that is because they are such a good store, they are making sure you are happy when you receive it. (You may have to wait before opening!)
:) I was quite impressed with my experience so far (and their photography is simply amazing! I never tire of looking through the images of their instruments).
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Good point about the photography! Check out the photography on my MT2-V I bought from Music Emporium: https://themusicemporium.com/mandoli...pruce-wide-nut
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:) I was quite impressed with my experience so far (and their photography is simply amazing! I never tire of looking through the images of their instruments).