Sound Pure's Take
Is it the most comfortable 12 string or the biggest, richest single 0 you've ever played? Both! This little 03 12-String is just downright fun to play. But there's no whimsy to this little guy! Bearing a strong similarity to smallbody 12 strings floating around at the beginning of the 20th century (Lonnie Johnson played one for a while), this Collings original is no less a worldclass instrument than the rest of their stunning acoustic line. Properly mic'ed or amplified, this guitar's big-but-focused voice will be heard loud and clear in a studio mix or live band. Couch players take heed: there is no finer tool to cut through the afternoon doldrums with!
Condition: Used, Excellent
From Collings Guitars
Combining the timeless appearance and enduringly popular tone of the "0" body style with a 12-string configuration has resulted in this unique new model. With a sound that belies its small size, the 0 12-String has exceptional note separation with a quick attack and beautiful harmonic complexity. The smaller body dimension and short 24 7/8" scale also imparts a percussive quality to the note attack that makes this an exceptional finger style and recording guitar. With a sound and feel all its own, the 0 12-string brings something new to this classic design.
Model: 03 12-String
Serial: 22819
Year: 2014
Top: German Spruce
Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Neck: Honduran Mahogany
Body Binding: Tortoise with B/W/B/W/B Top Purfling
Fingerboard Binding: .060" Ivoroid
Peghead Binding: .100" Ivoroid B/W Purfling
Bridge: Ebony Large Belly-Style with 2 13/32" Spacing
Fingerboard: Ebony with No Inlay
Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with Abalone Dot
Nut: Bone, 1 7/8"
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
Peghead Veneer: Exotic Stained Ebony with MOP Collings Logo
Tuners: Golden Age Restoration w/Cream Buttons
Backstrip: 3-Style (Chevron)
Rosette: Abalone
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
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.
Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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