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Home / Shop / McCollum GA Fiddleback Claro Walnut/Curly Redwood

McCollum GA Fiddleback Claro Walnut/Curly Redwood

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Status
Sold
Brand
McCollum
Product Year
N/A
Model
GA
Serial #
49
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
5212
Condition
Near Mint
Body Type(s)
Large, Grand Auditorium
Top
Acacia
Neck Profile
C
Bridge
Ebony
Top Trim
Abalone
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
Rosewood
Fret Markers
Abalone
Frets to Body
14
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Body Bindings
Rosewood
Tuners
Schaller
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
Clear
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
19.25 in
Upper Bout
11.75 in
Lower Bout
16 in
Body Depth Heel
4.125 in
Body Depth Tail
5.0625 in
Scale Length
25.5 in
Scale Length (mm)
647.7 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.38 in
String Spacing (mm)
60.5 mm
Weight
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The closer you get to perfection, the harder it is to improve, is it not? If that’s the case, then how was Lance McCollum able to get so close to perfection with this guitar, and make it look effortless? Combining the rippling Fiddleback Claro Walnut back and sides with Curly Redwood, McCollum gave this GA a voice with butter-smooth warmth across the trebles, and a punchy middle register which begs for a fingerstylist’s ministrations.

Responsive to the lightest touch, this deep-bodied GA offers delicate treble overtones and rich, haunting bass notes to fill out your arrangements and lend new color to old tunes. Playing this guitar is an excercise in weightlessness: the build is lightweight, the neck profile and setup so smooth and glassy as to practically play itself, and the projection is effortless and expansive. Do yourself a favor and find a way to come play this McCollum–you won’t be disappointed.

The bass is huge and enveloping, but is balanced so perfectly by the other registers, I found myself in DADGAD without even trying to. Between the Claro Walnut and the Redwood, it's hard to decide which looks more beautiful!
Nice round and full sound without losing any of the high end sparkle. Great instrument.
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Scale Length 25.5 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.38 in
Woods Acacia

The closer you get to perfection, the harder it is to improve, is it not. If that's the case, then how was Lance McCollum able to get so close to perfection with this guitar, and make it look effortless

The bass is huge and enveloping, but is balanced so perfectly by the other registers, I found myself in DADGAD without even trying to. Between the Claro Walnut and the Redwood, it's hard to decide which looks more beautiful!
Nice round and full sound without losing any of the high end sparkle. Great instrument.
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