Just arrived a very attractive Collings MF Deluxe Model Carved Top Mandolin (2013), made in Austin, TX, serial # 1531, Cremona Brown Sunburst finish, maple back and sides, spruce top; maple neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. (Link in our profile). - This is a very clean example of one of the best regarded modern F-5 descendants, the Collings MF Deluxe. The hand-written serial number is #1531 indicating it was built about 10 years ago in 2012, when Bill Collings was still at the helm. It has the traditional Gibson-derived Scroll-body F-5 format with a carved F-hole spruce top echoed by the headstock. The carved one-piece back, sides and neck are beautifully flamed curly maple, with a satin finish, the top and headstock face are thin gloss lacquer. The craftsmanship and sound of this mandolin are exceptional for a modern instrument in this price class. - - - - #collingsmandolin #collingsmf5 #bluegrass #f5stylemandolin #carvedtopmandolin #collingsinstruments #mandolinlove #mandolinsofinstagram #mandolin #carvedtop (at Retrofret Vintage Guitars) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBaQpjOMkE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
