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2013 Collings SoCo Deluxe, Honduran Mahogany/Quilted Maple
A slice of tone from this delicious Collings SoCo Deluxe sizzles like butter in the skillet. Honduran Mahogany body, Quilted Maple top, sumptuous sunburst, Grained Ivoroid appointments—the list goes on. Twin Lollar Imperials for liquid trebles and a smooth bass response; just a hint of extra growl. Comes wrapped up in a Collings hardshell case that fits it snug as a glove.
other keywords: duane simpson, bill collings, 13411, so co, semihollow
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Maple - Figured, Mahogany - Honduran 2016 Collings Statesman LC, All-Maple
Mojo for days. This 2016 Collings Statesman LC is like new, gorgeously appointed with a tobacco burst and Laminate Maple body, and outfitted with TV Jones pups and a Bigsby tailpiece. This Statesman weighs in at a slim six pounds and is very easy on the arms and back in both seated and standing positions. Of course, Collings’ flawless fit and finish throughout.
Other keywords: bill collings, lutherie, duane simpson, smlc15033, t.v. jones, all-maple, gotoh
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Maple - Laminate, Maple - Laminate 2013 Collings I-35 Deluxe, Honduran Mahogany/Quilted Maple
For added dynamic range, depth, and richness, the Collings team offers this I-35 Deluxe with premium solid wood construction throughout, Lollar Imperial pickups, and on this 2013 build they further upgraded it with a Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard and headplate veneer with parallelogram MOP position markers. Ivoroid bindings throughout, as well as at the truss rod cover. Note the “top hat” knobs and pickup rings are made in-house by Collings to further dress things up. Honduran Mahogany body with Quilted Maple top.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bill collings, duane simpson, fingerstyle, l-35, hondo, ameritage
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Maple - Figured, Mahogany - Honduran 2013 Collings Eastside LC Deluxe, All-Maple
The Collings Eastside LC Deluxe combines a 15″ hollowbody archtop build with a laminated Maple body, Charlie Christian Lollar, and Honduran Mahogany neck. The result is dynamic response, great acoustic airiness, and easy playability. This beauty comes to us from 2013, is like new, and has been upgraded with their “Broken Glass” position markers for a touch of modernity. Rich red sunburst throughout, plus Ivoroid bindings, completes the picture.
Other keywords: bill collings, colings, eslc13112, duane simpson
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.9 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.156 in Woods Maple - Laminate, Maple - Laminate 2016 Collings City Limits Jazz, Honduran Mahogany/Spruce
Paper thin body, but a juicy voice. The Collings City Limits Jazz model weighs in just over five pounds and is only a little of 1.5″ deep, making this hollow body guitar a featherweight in your hands. This example comes to us from 2016 and is like new, dressed up withe a blonde finish that sets off the Honduran Mahogany body and Spruce top and is capped with Collings’ Broken Glass inlays along the fingerboard and headstock veneer. The pickup is a fiesty Lollar Johnny Smith model with tone and volume at the pickguard.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, bill collings, duane simpson, clj16140
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce, Mahogany - Honduran 2022 Collings 0001a, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
You can’t go wrong with a Hog box from Colliings! This 2022 0001a Cutaway is nearly new, already wide awake, and boasts the classic Mahogany-Adirondack Spruce combo for lively string energy, quick response, and just an overall punchy and exciting voice. The cutaway gives you access to those dusty upper frets, while the slotted headstock and pyramid bridge maintain the classic American flattop aesthetic.
Other keywords: lutherie, bill collings, fingerstyle, 30331
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 1998 Collings OM2BaA Cutaway, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
If it’s good enough for Laurence Juber, you know it’s good enough for us. And here we’ve landed a 1998 Collings OM2BaA from the man himself! What better way to open up the premium Brazilian Rosewood body and Adirondack Spruce top than to have Mr. Juber’s hands at the helm? It’s certainly wide awake, with a quick and lively string energy across the registers, plus trebles that really cut through the mix. A venetian cutaway gives unrestricted access to those topmost frets, and herringbone trim throughout plus Ivoroid bindings for classic Collings aesthetics.
Other keywords: brazilain, adriondack, lutherie, bill collings, 4250
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 1995 Collings D3BaaaA, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The D3 is one of Collings’ top of the line dreadnoughts, and this D3BaaaA comes upgraded with AAA Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce on top, and an intricate flowerpot rendered in Abalone to offset the gold Waverly tuners. Such a voice on this one! Expansive projection, very lively and articulate bottom end, plus trebles that cut right through the mix. Truly, playing this Collings give you the sensation of holding a living thing. Built in 1995, this D3BaaaA has opened up heaps in the intervening years; ready for more action. Additionally, this dreadnought comes wrapped up in a sturdy Calton flight case to keep it safe and sound.
Other keywords: bill collings, 1608, ’95, dreadnaught, brazilain, adriondack, bluegrass
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 2018 Collings D1, Mahogany/Sitka Spruce
A great example of the level of professionalism and skill at work in Collings team. This is a 2018 Collings D1 is a straightforward power player with Mahogany and Sitka Spruce, tortoise-style bindings, and nickel Waverly tuners plus squared off headstock for classic dread vibes. Four years old but looking like day one! This D1 has been well cared for and is itching for more action.
Other keywords: allen shadd, flatpicking, dreadnaught, 28622, bluegrass
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany 2008 Collings CJ MHASB, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
A sharp-dressed shade top to steal the show! Here we’ve landed a gorgeous 2008 Collings CJ slope-shoulder dread that’s oh so ready for action. Quick and energetic response, trebles that cut smoothly through the mix—it’s heaps of fun at first strum. Mahogany body is backed up with Adirondack Spruce on top and the aforementioned shade top finish for added class, plus the Collings asymmetrical haircut headstock profile. Outfitted with an L.R. Baggs iBeam pickup (plus volume control at the soundhole), this ’08 Collings CJ will carry you faithfully onto the stage with minimal fuss.
Other keywords: bill collings, flatpicking, bluegrass, dreadnaught, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, 15783
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 2003 Collings D2H, Indian Rosewood/Spruce
Powerhouse in the house! Here’s a bombshell 2003 Collings D2H that’s been played in for a rich, quick, lively voice. It’s an excellent example of just how much tone you can squeeze out of Rosewood and Spruce! Plus it’s outfitted with an under saddle Fishman pickup to carry you onto the stage, a 1 3/4” nut for comfortable lefthand work, and a Cedar Creek case to keep it safe on those rare occasions you aren’t playing it.
Other keywords: bill collings, flatpicking, bluegrass, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, 8498
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 2005 Collings D3HBaaA, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Our 2005 Collings D3HBaaA is a smooth operator, and comes sporting premium Brazilian Rosewood (no longer an option on Collings) and Adirondack Spruce up top. Herringbone trim pairs up with Ivoroid bindings, gold Waverly tuners, and a modified V Honduran Mahogany neck that feels smooth and intimate in hand. The backstrip is a gorgeous multicolored chevron pattern, and sets off the dramatic Brazilian Rosewood wavey figure. All wrapped up under a gorgeous, thin, and smooth Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish. The voice has a warmth in the midrange that fills it all out. This is a D3HBaaA that can be dug in to, or played lightly; it’s exceptionally responsive as a flattop, let alone a Dreadnought.
Other keywords: bill collings, flatpicking, bluegrass, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, 1004, brazilain, adriondack
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 1998 Collings OM42BaaaA, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Now here’s one to write home about! The voice on this 1998 Collings OM42BaaaA is pure heaven. Velvety rich bass response matches up with a lively and present midrange, and these trebles! sing oh so sweetly. There’s a real heft and presence that creates a particularly emotive and engrossing sound here. This is what happens when top notch craftsfolk work with top shelf tonewood—and then it marinates for over 20 years—a rich, lively, wide open guitar. Being from 1998 when Collings still offered Brazilian Rosewood, this OM42 is outfitted with a gorgeous AAA set with Adirondack Spruce on top and flawlessly executed 42-style Abalone appointments. Very well cared for, and very ready to keep on making music!
Other keywords: bill collings, bluegrass, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, 3667, brazilain, adriondack, orchestra model, om-42
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 2019 Collings 0002H Cutaway, Indian Rosewood/Torrefied Adirondack Spruce
Like new from 2019 and raring to go! This is a livewire lil 0002H Cutaway from the crack team at Collings Guitars. Part of that is their use of a torrefied Adirondack Spruce top, and the rest is their finely-honed skills at maximizing the potential of each scalloped brace. Indian Rosewood back and sides, straight-grained and stable, with Ivoroid bindings and Herringbone trim for classic aesthetics—plus a venetian cutaway for modern playability. Smooth, effortless playability as we’ve come to expect from Collings.
Ready for a 000 that sings out like it should have a few more zeroes in its name? Our Collings 0002H Cutaway will do nicely, nicely indeed.Other keywords:, lutherie, luthier, bill collings, mahagony, 30424, ooo, fingerstyle, american guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5625 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red) Torrefied, Rosewood - Indian 1993 Collings D1, Mahogany/Sitka Spruce
An older Collings D1 built by Bill himself in 1993, fantastically opened up and wiiiiide awake. The classic combination of Mahogany and Sitka Spruce makes for a crisp and loud strummer with quick decay and a woody response. Dry, energetic tone to boot! We love visiting with a guitar that’s had years of playing to open up, and this D1 is just that–wide open and still raring to go. Mahogany has a way of really waking up over time; the response has gotten crisper and louder with each year. Our repair folks have gone over this one with a fine tooth comb, and we’re happy to offer it here with a clean bill of health!
The setup is a smooth operator with a 1 11/16” nut, and weighing in just over four pounds this D1 is an easy player that’s light and agile in your hands. Comes wrapped up in the original TKL hardshell case.
Other keywords: flatpicking, bluegrass, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, mahagony, d-1, 684
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany