I almost sold my Northfield NF5S (also pictured) to move into a higher end model. But it's a good mandolin. Kind of hard to move on from.
Instead I got a good deal (I think) on a 2009 Collings MT2-0. It provides a different tone from the Northfield. Seems to have noticeably more projection and volume than most of the oval hole mandolins I've played while keeping that nice bass response and rich harmonics. That Collings maple never disappoints.
So....Is it better to have a Northfield NF5S AND a Collings MT2-0 for variety or should I just have went with a Big Mon special or an Italian Spruce and Birdseye MT2 and had 1 mandolin for everything?
Well, I don't know but for now I'm happy! The two Mandos make good sisters
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