Article: Collings MT2 Cremona Sunburst Finish Giveaway

[George R. Lane]

I watched a couple of the videos and now I know it is going to someone who will do it justice. Congratulations Kyle and let her sing.

[MikeZito]

EXCELLENT news . . . .

[MissingString]

This is fantastic, congrats Kyle - hope you enjoy for many years to come. Thanks also to Mandolin Cafe and Collings, that’s one heck of a give away. #unboxingvideo

Just checked out Kyle’s website. He’s the real deal. Something is seriously right in the world today. Great news!

[Baron Collins-Hill]

Couldn't think of a better winner! Go Kyle go!

[Northwest Steve]

Awesome that it is going to some one who could use it and probably could not afford it. Congrats and play the heck out of that thing.

[colorado_al]

Congratulations Kyle! Looking forward to hearing it on your next album! Great that it is going to an up-and-coming artist, and not an old man like me.

[Mark Gunter]

Congratulations Kyle, and kudos on the great website and the album! Looking forward to hearing more from you!

[Denman John]

Congratulations Kyle! That will go nicely with your new Gibson. I know you'll put it to good use!

[soliver]

Congrats to Kyle!... looks like I’m gonna hav tonchecknout tht link above!!!

[LadysSolo]

If it couldn't be me I'm glad it's going to go to someone who can enjoy it for many years. Enjoy, and play it in good health!

[jasona]

I look forward to hearing you on that mandolin Kyle! Congrats!

[Kyle J Ledson]

Thank you everyone! I’m so excited to play this thing!

[clem]

SO xlnt all the way 'round...Collings are such great folks, Mandolin Cafe is such great on-line community and resource and Kyle will have a lifetime to spread the joy of mandolin music, community and the never ending quest for excellence. KUDOS to all involved.

[Kevin Winn]

Just checked out Kyle's site. Very impressive. That MT is going to get played a lot, methinks...

Congrats Kyle!

[abmatt]

Well, that is just great news. Couldn't have ended better. Now we just need to see some video!

[Timbofood]

Cool!

[wannabemusician]

This would make me feel like a pro.

[Mandolin Cafe]

Here's what a happy winner of our Collings Giveaway looks like, below. Kyle is fierce on mandolin! There's a video somewhere of him sitting in with Yonder Mountain String Band and apparently he hangs out with them enough to get one of them to back him up. He's got chops!

This from Kyle just now:

The MT2 arrived safely on Friday. Luckily, my Dad kept it hidden for 24 hours so I wouldn’t go crazy waiting out the stabilization time. It is absolutely amazing. Love at first sight. I can never thank you guys enough- what a dream come true!

We recorded a video of the unboxing and also got to play a quick fiddle tune with Ben Kaufmann from Yonder Mountain String Band. (Ben played along on his Collings guitar!) So we’ll be putting the final touches on that and I’ll post it to my YouTube page and send you guys a link.

[Bob Clark]

I really like that this one went to a young, rising star. I hope this is a real boost to your career whatever your aspirations may be, and that it carries you far. I am sure you will really enjoy it! Thanks again to the Cafe and this great sponsor for the fun we have all had watching this drawing.

[Eric Hanson]

+1
Congrats on being selected! We will look forward to your opening video, and the spntanious playing that ensued.
Play on, Kyle! Play on!

[grassrootphilosopher]

Great! Let the young ones have good instruments. Looking forward to the video.

[Daniel Nestlerode]

Glad it went to someone who will use it and really benefit from it!

Daniel

[Mandolin Cafe]

Check this out. The video of Kyle unpacking and test driving his new Collings mandolin.

[Lane Pryce]

Best unboxing yet! Lp

[BrianWilliam]

Well done! Enjoy it Kyle!