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Condition: Used, Excellent

The true-to-tradition tone coupled with modern structural stability are a match made in heaven--all of that glorious, birdsong, vintage tone without any of the snake-in-the-grass issues or quirks waiting to strike your wallet.  Couch composers and small-room serenaders are going to adore the warm, rich tonal voice that graces the precision and sensitivity native to the bodystyle.  If the comfort of the Parlors is appealling but you're after a bit more oomph and presence, this Sitka/Hog 0 is just the ticket!

SP Luthier Notes: Setup confirmed

From Collings Guitars

Our acclaimed Traditional or “T-Series” guitars offer a new tonal variation on the distinctive Collings sound with a tonality evocative of the best 1920's and 1930's era instruments. 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 carefully selected and 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. To complete the package, all T-Series models include our original vintage-inspired Collings case that we've designed and build by hand in-house for an unrivaled level of quality, fit and aesthetic that enhances the experience of owning a fine instrument.

Serial Number: 28305

Year: 2018

Top: Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides: Honduran mahogany

Construction: Animal Protein Glue

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 MOP short dots

Bridge Pins/End Pin: Tortoise-style

Nut: Bone, 1 3/4"

Saddle: Bone, drop-in

Neck Profile: Traditional

Peghead Profile: Tapered slotted square with volute

Neck Joint: Mortise & tenon hybrid

Truss Rod: Fully adjustable

Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver

Peghead Veneer: Ebony with gold MOP 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-war scalloped X-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: Collings Traditional Handcrafted Case

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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