Sound Pure's Take

A blonde bombshell!  As clear and powerful as it is comfortable, the punch and attack this guitar offers will make any Roots music guitarist feel 10 feet tall.  The long scale length on this one affords articulation and sustain while also giving flatpickers a chance to enjoy the lightning fast response and balanced compression.  If it's what works for you, a slightly wider nut width (1 13/16") can't be beat for spacious, easy board traversal.  Gotta mention the look, too--the flame in the neck and detail in the headstock are just a couple features that will put a smile on anybody's face.  10/10!

From Collings Guitars

The 12-fret 000 has the same general appearance as the Collings 00, but in a larger size with longer string scale. Although it's the same width and depth as the OM, the longer body typically produces more bass and overall volume. This makes the Collings 000 ideal for string-band purists or any guitarist who wants a maximum of power from an instrument of comfortable size with an elegant, old-time appearance. Along with the usual options in woods, binding, and inlay , it is also available with a graceful cutaway.

2012

Serial Number: 19796

Bold = Custom Specs

Top: Adirondack

Back & Sides: Sugar Maple

Neck: Honduran Mahogany

Body Binding: Ivoroid with Herringbone Purfling

Fingerboard Binding: None

Peghead Binding: None

Bridge: Ebony Pyramid-style with 2 3/8" Spacing

Fingerboard: Ebony with Abalone Short Diamond & Squares

Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP Dot

Nut: Bone, 1 13/16"

Saddle: Bone, Drop-in

Neck Profile: Modified V

Peghead Profile: Tapered Slotted 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

Peghead Inlay: Torch

Tuners: Nickel Waverly (16:1 Ratio)

Backstrip: 2-Style (Zipper)

Rosette: IV/Tort/IV & B/W Purflings

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

Brace Material: Adirondack

Brace Pattern: Pre-war Scalloped X-Brace

Fingerboard Radius: 14" - 26" Compound

Body Finish: High-gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Pickguard: Tortoise

Case: Deluxe Hardshell by TKL

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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