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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: A few minor dents were filled, color matched and refinished. 

The Collings 001A Traditional is a masterfully crafted small-body acoustic that celebrates the warmth, responsiveness, and elegance of pre-war guitar design. Its Adirondack spruce top and Honduran mahogany back and sides produce a remarkably open, articulate voice with impressive dynamic range, making it equally rewarding for fingerstyle players and light strummers. Built with Collings' Traditional Series scalloped bracing and finished in ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer, it offers a lively, resonant character that responds beautifully to every nuance of your touch. Refined appointments and impeccable craftsmanship make this 001A Traditional an inspiring, investment-worthy instrument built to be enjoyed for generations.

From Collings Guitars

Our new 00 14-Fret series finds the sweet spot between small and mid-sized instruments while bringing to the table a distinctive voice and character all its own. This Traditional Series variation represents our vintage-inspired approach to voicing and construction, which brings out a strong fundamental tonality and dry articulation with warmer high-end response. The ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer and animal protein glue provide added nuance and responsiveness, making for an exceptionally dynamic and versatile instrument that shines in a variety of playing styles.

Model
001A 14-Fret T
Serial
30484
Top
Adirondack
Back & Sides
Honduran Mahogany
Neck
Honduran Mahogany
Body Binding
Tortoise with Custom Wood Purflings
Fingerboard Binding
None
Peghead Binding
None
Bridge
Ebony Belly-Style with 2 5/16" Spacing
Fingerboard
Ebony with Gold Mother of Pearl Short Dots
Bridge Pins/End Pin
Tortoise-Style
Nut
Bone, 1 3/4"
Saddle
Bone, Cutthrough
Neck Profile
Traditional
Peghead Profile
Tapered Square
Neck Joint
Mortise & Tenon Hybrid
Truss Rod
Fully Adjustable
Frets
Medium 18% Nickel-Silver
Peghead Veneer
Ebony with Gold Mother of Pearl Collings Logo
Tuners
Nickel Waverly (16:1 ratio)
Backstrip
1-Style (Walnut)
Rosette
Custom Wood Rosette
Scale Length
24 7/8"
Brace Material
Sitka Spruce
Brace Pattern
Custom Traditional Series Pre-Way Scalloped X-Brace (No Tongue Brace)
Fingerboard Radius
14" - 26" Compound
Body Finish
High Gloss Extra-Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Finish
High Gloss Extra-Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Pickguard
Tortoise
Case
Deluxe Hardshell Case 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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