A gorgeous slope-shouldered, torrefied dread in impeccable condition!
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Condition: Used, Mint
A guitar and a situation we're not likely to encounter again anytime soon--the custom appointments on this model put its voice in a full-throated, lustrous territory that the standard model just doesn't reach. Balance, comfort, and an underlying power and brilliance of tone set this one apart. And the situation? The guitar was custom ordered and just didn't turn out to produce the sought-after sound. She's been played less over the course of a week than most folks practice and even still smells like a new guitar. Thanks to that, Collings has given us the clearance to sell the guitar with warranty, at below-new pricing. A rare opportunity here, folks--do not miss out on it!
* This guitar was owned for a week, played 2-3 times, and still qualifies for Collings' warranty (was never registered.)*
In this video, Sound Pure acoustic guitar specialist Barrett Brooks tests out a Used Collings CJ-Mh ASS Acoustic #26843. This guitar features a torrefied Adirondack spruce top and Honduran mahogany back & sides.
The Collings Jumbo, or CJ, is our version of the classic slope-shouldered dreadnought, a shape that has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years. While the CJ is similar in width and depth to the traditional dreadnought, it has a distinctly different tone. Despite its large size this model works well with the optional shorter string scale, resulting in a somewhat percussive bottom end ideal for acoustic blues or other styles that benefit from a more controlled bass response. Of all the Collings body shapes, this is the one most often requested with a sunburst top finish, and the wide range of wood options, neck widths, and string scales allow the CJ to be many different guitars to a wide variety of players.
Sound Pure is a proud dealer of Collings Acoustics, Electrics, and Mandolins, with a large inventory and new guitars arriving regularly. Each instrument in stock is professionally photographed, and we have video reviews with studio-quality sound and HD video quality.
Bill Collings has been inspiring generations of guitarists with his fine guitars and mandolins since the 1970s. After dropping out of medical school to pursue his interest in guitar building, he moved to Austin, Texas where he and his company, Collings Guitars, operate to this day. From his humble beginnings as a one-man operation in a two-bedroom apartment to his current 22,000 square-foot facility and approximately 70 employees, Collings has built a reputation for producing high quality instruments with care and precision.
Perhaps best known for flat-top acoustic guitars, Collings excels in a variety of classic-inspired designs and modern build concepts. Their D series guitars represent their take on the iconic 14-fret square-shouldered dreadnought and include the highly-favored D1 and D2H models with mahogany and rosewood back and sides respectively. These guitars are extremely well-balanced and have a strong reputation for reliability and consistently becoming stronger as the woods open up over time. The CW models in this series feature Adirondack tops, larger sound holes, and other specs especially coveted by bluegrass flat pickers for their volume and responsiveness. The Collings OM series guitars tend to be lively, balanced, and lyrical. These guitars are hugely popular amongst fingerstyle players for their dynamic sensitivity, size, and playability. One of the most versatile acoustic guitar designs, Collings OMs can also handle heavy strumming and flat picking easily when the player needs to dig in. The CJ is a fantastic slope-shouldered dreadnought, and the SJ is their incredible small jumbo design. Collings also makes astounding parlor-style 0, 00, 000, and Baby guitars, which are perfect for performance or travel and offered with the same variety of options as the larger lines for true customization of tone and appearance. Rounding out Collings’ acoustic lines is the C10, which is modeled after a parlor guitar but with a design concept that makes it a favorite of electric players.
Collings is ahead of the pack in the acoustic guitar game, but it certainly does not end there. Their electric guitars are highly regarded amongst players across the entire spectrum of musical traditions. Designed and built with the same knowledge and attention to detail as the flat-tops, Collings electrics are quickly gaining recognition as contending with the best of the best of electric guitars. Hard rockers and country pickers and everyone in between can find a Collings electric to fit their style, from the Les Paul-inspired shapes of the 290, 360, and CL series to the semi-hollow I-35s and SoCo Deluxe models. Collings also offers A and T-style mandolins, as well as concert and tenor ukuleles.
Every Collings instrument has been built with the same standard of craftsmanship and quality that any discerning musician deserves to experience in the tools they select for their musical journey. At Sound Pure, we believe that the tools you equip yourself with can either enhance or hinder you on your journey, so we make it our job to research and choose what we find to be the very best instruments for our clients. We are confident that any Collings guitar that leaves the shop will meet their standards, as well as ours. If you find that we do not currently have the exact specs you need we are happy to make custom orders for our customers to build their own dream guitar.
2017
Serial Number: 26843
(Bold = Custom Options)
Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Top
No Tongue Brace
Custom Dot Inlays
Abalone Rosette
Back & Sides: Honduran Mahogany
Neck: Honduran Mahogany
Body Binding: Tortoise with b/w/b/w top purfling
Fingerboard Binding: .100" Tortoise with b/w purfling
Peghead Binding: .100" Tortoise with b/w purfling
Bridge: Ebony Belly-style with 2 3/16" Spacing
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP dot
Nut: Bone, 1 11/16"
Saddle: Bone, Drop-in
Neck Profile: C-shape
Peghead Profile: Haircut
Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon Hybrid
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Frets: Medium 18% Nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings Logo
Tuners: Nickel Waverly (16:1 Ratio)
Backstrip: 1-Style (Walnut)
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
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-17 (.013"- .056")
Case: Collings Traditional Handcrafted Case
Body Length: 20 1/8"
Body Depth: 4 7/8"
Lower Bout Width: 16"
Total Length: 41"
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