Collings Guitars

Drawing inspiration from the best instruments of the 1960s, Collings newest offering in the I-35 lineup provides an exceptionally loose and organic feel, achieved through a ground up reworking of everything from its laminate and center block recipes to its neck construction. Custom Throbak pickups and Bumblebee capacitors bring its open, acoustic response to life, expanding its versatility and proving that, although it looks every bit the part of a time-tested instrument, its appeal is more than just skin deep. With hards shell case.

The OM has become the most popular 14-fret model with fingerstyle guitar soloists who choose to play on steel strings. Yet flatpickers also find it appealing too. This OM2H features a 1 3/4" nut width along with a 2 3/16" bridge spacing and 25 1/2 scale length make for luxurious playing comfort. The Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides give the guitar a warm and rich sound. It comes with a hard shell case.

This beautiful Traditional Series dreadnought is designed and crafted to showcase the most desirable characteristics present in coveted pre-war instruments. Bracing and tone woods are adjusted for weight and thickness to create a voicing characterized by warm, rounded highs and a present low midrange, while retaining a quick attack and strong projection. The 1 3/4" nut width, 25 1/2" scale length and 2 5/16" bridge spacing make this guitar comfortable to play. The Sitka Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides and the all lacquer aging toner finish give the guitar a warm full sound. The drop-in bridge allows for easy adjustments in the future. It comes with a hard shell case.

This Collings OM1 features a gorgeous sunburst Sitka Spruce top and Honduran Mahogany sides and back. It has 1 3/4” width nut, 2 3/16” bridge spacing and a 25 1/2” scale for easy playing and lots of picking fun. The pre-war scalloped bracing adds to this instrument’s classic tone. It comes with a TKL hard shell case.

You’ll love the Collings 01, their smallest guitar except their baby. Even though the lower bout is just 13.5 inches in width, the 01 has tone and volume that belies its size! The 24 7/8” scale length and combination of a 1 11/16” wide nut and 2 3/16” bridge spacing makes this a very comfortable size to play. The beautiful sunburst Sitka Spruce top and Honduran Mahogany back and sides along with Pre-war advanced X bracing and nitrocellulose finish give this guitar a beautiful and balanced toned combined with plenty of volume and sustain. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.

Wow! This Collings City Limits features a Figured Maple top in Tobacco Sunburst, and a Honduran Mahogany body and neck and 60's neck carve. It has a high gloss Nitrocellulose finish, Dual ThroBak Custom pickups, CTS 500K pots, and Jupiter Yellow Vintage Tone capacitors. The CL comes from Collings with 11-49 strings, and it comes with a Collings deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage.

The 002H 14 Fret T is a perfect size for comfortable playing and full tone. The Traditional Series with pre-war bracing and nitro body finish combines traditional features with state-of-the art craftsmanship. The premium Sitka Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood combine to deliver great, traditional tone. The 1 ¾” custom nut and neck profile give you a comfortable amount of space for chording.

The Traditional Series with pre-war bracing and nitro body finish combines traditional features with state-of-the art craftsmanship. The premium Sitka Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood combine to deliver great, traditional tone. With a 1 ¾” nut and drop-in saddle, this guitar is ready for a lifetime of great picking fun. It comes with a hard shell case.

This I-30 LC is as cool as it gets in a full body Aged Jet Black Finish with aged hardware. This guitar feels and sounds as good as it looks with a pair of Lollar dog-ear P-90 pick-ups. It comes with a hard shell case.

Nothing beats this I35 LC in Iced Tea Sunburst. The build is immaculate and the tone is killer with Lollar Low-Wind Imperial humbuckers. From Jazz and Blues to Rock-and-Roll, this guitar covers all the bases! It comes with a hard shell case.

Back in black! This one killer-diller electric dressed in full body Jet Black with aged finish and hardware. Other features include: Ebony fretboard, Ebony Veneer, Half Parallelogram inlays, Black Pickguard (1-Ply), Ebony Truss Rod Cover, Black Knobs, Black Rings, LollarTron Vintage-Neck pickup, LollarTron Vintage- Bridge pickup, Bigsby Tailpiece. It comes with a hard shell case.

Named for the scenic 290 highway that winds past the Collings shop though the Texas Hill Country, the 290 is a modern day tribute to the original working man's rock'n roll guitar. TV Yellow with an Ivoroid bound fingerboard! A solid mahogany body and neck are complemented by two Lollar SoapBar P90 pickups for a tone that shows off the amazing harmonic range and dynamics of this often underrated configuration.

This I-30 is in excellent to near-mint condition with only the lightest sign of pinkie-planting on the pick guard and plays and sounds like a dream. It features fully hollow construction with parallel trestle braces and a maple laminate top and body that offers incredible tone. It features a 1 11/16" width nut and a 24 7/8" scale length. The high gloss nitro Tobacco Sunburst finish looks great and the Lollar P90 dog-ear pickups sound great! It comes with an Ameritage hard shell case.

Collings’ I-35 Deluxe model takes classic laminate semi-hollowbody tone to the next level with a hand-carved premium solid quilted Maple top. The Iced Tea Burst and Ivoroid knobs give the instrument a super-cool look. It features Lollar Low-Wind Imperial pickups and has a wide range of killer, useable tones. This guitar is just fun to play! It comes with a hard shell case.

This is one hip-looking, Merlot finished I-35 Deluxe with Broken Glass fingerboard and headstock inlays. The neck feels great and features a Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard. The solid, carved maple top and Lollar Low-wind Imperial Humbuckers give you a wide range of touch-responsive inspiring tones. This guitar is in excellent condition and only shows minor signs of play. It comes with its Ameritage hard shell case.

The Collings City Limits single-cut guitar is legendary for it's feel, tone and quality. It is crafted with the finest seasoned maple and Honduran Mahogany and is built for tone in spades! Lightweight, resonant mahogany combined with a carefully hand-set mortise and tenon neck joint bring tonal complexity and sustain to the table. It is sleekly contoured for comfort and style and brings new life to an American classic. A hard shell case is included.

This Soco sports a beautiful Iced Tea Burst top and Parallelogram fingerboard inlays. It is in incredible, near-unplayed condition. This single-cut, semi-hollow model has a 15” lower bout for a comfortable and balance feel. It features Lollar Low-Wind Imperial pickups and has a wide range of killer tones. It comes with its original hard shell case.

This very special Collings Orchestra Model features a carefully selected German Spruce top and a gorgeous set of Cocobolo back and sides for super-charged tone. The 1 3/4" width nut 2 3/16" bridge spacing and 25 1/4" scale length lend this instrument classic feel and playability. It comes with a hard shell case.

The I-30 features fully hollow construction with parallel trestle braces and a maple laminate top and body that offers incredible tone. It features a 1 11/16" width nut and a 24 7/8" scale length. The high gloss nitro Tobacco Sunburst finish looks great and the Lollar P90 dog-ear pickups sound great. It comes with an Ameritage hard shell case.

An Adirondack Spruce top adorns this fine dreadnought from Collings. It is loaded with features to make it play, sound and look great including a great Nitro Tobacco Sunburst finish! It features new traditional specs and appointments and a small bridge plate. It was built to be lightweight and has animal glue construction. It features small herringbone binding and a wood rosette. It has a custom profile neck with rounded edges on the fingerboard with Traditional neck carve and 1 3/4" nut width. The special finish is a thin, all lacquered Darkburst vintage satin waging toner on the entire guitar. It has a 2 51/16" belly bridge and an ivoroid bridge and pins with black dots as well as Waverly nickel gears. This guitar is in excellent condition and comes with the much sought-after, lightweight, Collings Traditional case.

The Collings City Limits single-cut guitar is legendary for it's feel, tone and quality. It is crafted with the finest seasoned maple and Honduran Mahogany and is built for tone in spades! Lightweight, resonant mahogany combined with a carefully hand-set mortise and tenon neck joint bring tonal complexity and sustain to the table. It is sleekly contoured for comfort and style and brings new life to an American classic. A hard shell case is included.

This is an excellent example of the I-35 Deluxe, one of our favorite guitars! It features a carved solid Maple Premium Quilted top with Iced Tea Sunburst finish. This is one of the best feeling and sounding guitars available today. This guitar sold for $7057 new and is near mint condition. It comes with it's original hard shell case.

This beautiful Collings Orchestra Model is appointed with a fully bound neck and peghead as well as an abalone rosette and gold Waverly tuners. Its modified v-neck is super comfortable to play and has a 1 ¾ nut width. The Pre-War scalloped X-bracing and nitrocellulose lacquer enhance the great sound of it’s East Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce tonewoods. A TKL hard shell case is included.

The slot-head OOO 12-Fret is one of our favorite guitars! 12-fret models let the bridge to be placed on the spot on the guitar top that yields the warmest and sweetest tones. This OOO1 has a 1 ¾” width nut and features an Adirondack Spruce top and Honduran Mahogany back and sides. It sports a comfortable modified V neck profile and a 25 ½” scale. The Pre-War scalloped X-brace and nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhance the tone of its premium tone woods. It comes with a hard shell case.

Adirondack Spruce top, figured Maple back and sides, with a hard shell case. The Collings mandolins sound and play like a top of the line instrument. The craftsmanship is impeccable, with an attention to detail that Collings is renowned for. Strum this instrument once and you'll be able to hear the difference. This instrument is USED and does not come with Manufacturer Warranty. Was originally $4200.

Sitka Spruce top, Honduran Mahogany back and sides, 1 11/16" nut width, with a hard shell case. This guitar is a cannon! The Traditional Series or "T-Series” guitars reflect Bill Collings' return to his guitar making rootsand offer a new tonal variation on the distinctive Collings sound. Each T-Series guitar is built using animal protein glue and a very thin, all nitrocellulose lacquer finish, making them exceptionally dynamic and responsive. Bracing and tone woods are adjusted for weight and thickness to create a voicing characterized by warm, rounded highs and a present low midrange, while retaining a quick attack and strong projection.

Dark Cherry Sunburst I-35 LC This beauty plays and sounds as great as it looks and features a custom laminate maple top, an all mahogany neck, sides and back, and l ow wind Imperial pickups. This is one of the most solid feeling and sound guitars available today and it will make you sound great every time that you play it! It comes with a Deluxe Hardshell Case.

Solid body double cutaway with Honduran Mahogany body and neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Ebony headstock overlay, Lollar P90 pickups, 1 11/16" nut width, 24 7/8" scale length, with an Ameritage hard shell case.

The Collings OM1 T features their Traditional series building technique and voicing. It has Honduran Mahogany back and sides and a Sitka Spruce top. It comes with a TKL hard shell case.

This I-35 Deluxe features a carved solid flame maple top finished in Lucious Caramel for an extra-elegant looks. Parallelogram inlays on the fingerboard and peghead complete the vibe. This guitar has great tone for everything from Rock and Roll to Jazz, Blues and beyond. Collings guitars are known for their great feel and this guitar is as good as it gets!

This beautiful Sitka and Indian Rosewood dreadnought is real cannon. The traditional package includes super-thin nitro and Custom Traditional Series pre-war scalloped X bracing with no tongue brace. It has a 1 ¾” nut width, 2 5/16” bridge spacing and a 25 ½” scale. It comes with a deluxe hardshell case by TKL.

We think that Collings makes the ultimate single-cut guitar! This maple-capped, mahogany beauty is finished in a gorgeous Iced Tea Burst. This is a guitar that will not disappoint and should greatly exceed your expectations. A Collings hard shell case is included.

The MF is Collings' satin finish F-model with simplified appointments. With a fully carved Adirondack spruce top and maple back and sides, the MF is built with the same quality construction as our fully-appointed models. These instruments produce the rich, woody tone that one would expect from a professional quality mandolin at an affordable price. HARDWARE Each mandolin bridge and pickguard are handmade of solid ebony here in the Collings shop. Our tailpieces offer convenient top loading and are made of bronze to enhance string resonance. Gotoh tuners provide a smooth tuning feel and reliable operation. APPOINTMENTS The Collings MF features a single bound top and mother of pearl dot inlays. This basic aesthetic is designed to accentuate the simplified yet tasteful configuration of the MF model. SOUND-HOLE F-style sound-holes are precision cut after the finish has been applied to ensure a thin, even finish across the top and exceptionally clean and elegant lines. F-style sound-holes are paired with dual tone bar bracing for excellent projection and bright articulate tone. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Collings mandolins feature several options including varieties of top wood, nut widths, inlays and more. Each Collings instrument can be configured to match your playing style and aesthetic preference. MANDOLIN TOP VOICING From the starting point of the wood's density and rigidity, each mandolin top is hand selected, evaluated, and carved to its own unique thickness; maximizing the tonal potential of each top. An Adirondack spruce top provides excellent clarity and focus with lots of projection and headroom. PREMIUM TONEWOODS Each of our mandolins, from our most affordable model to the highest end, are built with the finest tonewoods available. Each wood is acquired, acclimated, and hand selected by master luthiers who pick each component with the whole tonality of the end instrument in mind. PLAYABILITY A combination of exacting PLEK machine leveling and hand fret dressing ensure a comfortable setup and silky fret feel. A compound 5 1/2 -11 5/8 fingerboard radius, V shaped neck profile, and 1 9/16 inch string spacing creates an exceptional playability that is versatile for a wide range of styles. SATIN FINISH Our nitrocellulose lacquer satin finish provides an excellent combination of flexibility, protection and affordability. While less labor intensive than our full gloss finishes, the satin finish allows the rich, full tone of the instrument to come through and creates a unique patina. HARDWARE Each mandolin bridge and pickguard are handmade of solid ebony here in the Collings shop. Our tailpieces offer convenient top loading and are made of bronze to enhance string resonance. Gotoh tuners provide a smooth tuning feel and reliable operation. APPOINTMENTS The Collings MF features a single bound top and mother of pearl dot inlays. This basic aesthetic is designed to accentuate the simplified yet tasteful configuration of the MF model. SOUND-HOLE F-style sound-holes are precision cut after the finish has been applied to ensure a thin, even finish across the top and exceptionally clean and elegant lines. F-style sound-holes are paired with dual tone bar bracing for excellent projection and bright articulate tone. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Collings mandolins feature several options including varieties of top wood, nut widths, inlays and more. Each Collings instrument can be configured to match your playing style and aesthetic preference. MANDOLIN TOP VOICING From the starting point of the wood's density and rigidity, each mandolin top is hand selected, evaluated, and carved to its own unique thickness; maximizing the tonal potential of each top. An Adirondack spruce top provides excellent clarity and focus with lots of projection and headroom. PREMIUM TONEWOODS Each of our mandolins, from our most affordable model to the highest end, are built with the finest tonewoods available. Each wood is acquired, acclimated, and hand selected by master luthiers who pick each component with the whole tonality of the end instrument in mind. PLAYABILITY A combination of exacting PLEK machine leveling and hand fret dressing ensure a comfortable setup and silky fret feel. A compound 5 1/2 -11 5/8 fingerboard radius, V shaped neck profile, and 1 9/16 inch string spacing creates an exceptional playability that is versatile for a wide range of styles. SATIN FINISH Our nitrocellulose lacquer satin finish provides an excellent combination of flexibility, protection and affordability. While less labor intensive than our full gloss finishes, the satin finish allows the rich, full tone of the instrument to come through and creates a unique patina. Specifications Construction F-style Top Adirondack spruce Back/Sides/Neck Eastern flamed maple Soundhole F-holes Body Binding Tortoise (top) Fingerboard Binding None Peghead Binding None Bracing Tone bars Bridge Ebony w/ Adjustable Saddle Fingerboard Ebony w/ MOP dots Nut 1 1/8" String Spacing 1 9/16" Neck Profile Rounded V Neck Joint Dovetail Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver Truss Rod Fully Adjustable Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ black buttons Scale Length 13 7/8" Fingerboard Radius 5 1/2" - 11 5/8" compound Body Finish Satin nitrocellulose lacquer Pickguard None Tailpiece Collings original tailpiece Strings D'Addario EJ74 (.011" - .040") Case Deluxe hardshell case by TKL Neck Profile *Actual measurements may vary slightly due to hand-sanding and finishing variables. Dimensions Body Length 12 7/8" Body Depth 1 13/16" Lower Bout Width 9 15/16" Total Length 27 7/16"

Named for the scenic 290 highway that winds past the Collings shop though the Texas Hill Country, the 290 is a modern day tribute to the original working man's rock'n roll guitar. A solid mahogany body and neck are complimented by two Lollar Soap Bar P90 pickups for a tone that shows off the amazing harmonic range and dynamics of this often underrated configuration. Specifications Construction Solid body single cutaway Body Honduran mahogany Neck Honduran mahogany Body Binding None Fingerboard Binding None Peghead Binding None Bridge Kluson ABR-1 (Nickel-plated Zinc) Tailpiece Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs) Fingerboard Rosewood w/ ivoroid long dots (5mm non-tapered) Pickups Lollar P90s Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow Knobs Amber or black top hat Pickup Rings Cream or black Nut 1 11/16" Scale Length 24 7/8" Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo Peghead Profile Haircut Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo Wiring 50s style Fingerboard Radius 12" Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Pickguard Black/Cream/Black Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black with 290 logo Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049") Case Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage

The Collings City Limits features a Figured Maple top in Tobacco Sunburst, and a Honduran Mahogany body and neck. It has a high gloss Nitrocellulose finish, Dual Lollar standard Imperial humbuckers, CTS 500K pots, and Jupiter Yellow Vintage Tone capacitors. The CL comes from Collings with 11-49 strings, and it comes with a Collings deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage.

Collings 02H with a sunburst Baked Sitka Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides, the Collings "traditional package," and a Collings hard shell case. From CollingsGuitars.com : " 02H With the exception of the Baby, the 0 is our smallest guitar and is offered with the same shorter scale found on the 12-fret 00. Although measuring only 13.5 inches in width (smaller than a typical classical guitar), the Collings 0 has tone and volume that belies its first impression as being less than full-sized. It can double as a travel guitar or a small OM, performing both roles equally well. The same neck and woods options offered with larger Collings models are available on the 0 as well, giving players an almost infinite range of tonal possibilities." Top Sitka spruce Back & Sides E. Indian rosewood Neck Honduran mahogany Body Binding Ivoroid with herringbone purfling Fingerboard Binding None Peghead Binding None Bridge Ebony belly-style with 2 3/16" spacing Fingerboard Ebony with abalone short diamond & squares Bridge Pins/End Pin Ebony with MOP dot Nut Bone, 1 3/4" Saddle Bone, drop-in Neck Profile Modified V Peghead Profile Tapered square with volute Neck Joint Mortise & tenon hybrid Truss Rod Fully adjustable Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver Peghead Veneer Stained Exotic Ebony with MOP Collings logo Tuners Nickel Waverly (16:1 ratio) Backstrip 2-style (Zipper) Rosette iv/tort/iv & b/w purflings Scale Length 24 7/8" Brace Material Sitka spruce Brace Pattern Pre-war scalloped X-brace Fingerboard Radius 14" - 26" compound Body Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Neck Finish High gloss polyester resin Pickguard Tortoise Strings D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053") Case Collings Traditional Handcrafted Case