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Condition: Used, Excellent
It may be my own penchant for double cutaway solidbodys talking, but this 290 DC is an absolute joy to play. From the moment you pick it up you'll be inspired, and with access to all 22 frets there's no shortage of room for experimentation! Throw in a hot pair of Lollar P90's and you're set for tonal bliss. The cherry on top is Collings' exceptional build quality which ensures your investment is a life long one!
SP Luthier Notes: Fret Dress, Setup
From Collings Guitars
Some things are simply better in pairs. With a double-cutaway mahogany body and dual hand-wound P90 pickups from Jason Lollar, the 290 DC® offers unhindered access to the upper frets and a wide range of tonal possibilities. From pristine clean tones with rich harmonic complexity to hard-hitting classic rock sounds, there are few bases the 290 DC® cannot cover. To further the guitar's vintage-inspired tone and aesthetic, we've made available a MojoAxe CWT or Schaller Signum wraparound tailpiece (optional).
Construction Solid body double cutaway
Body Honduran mahogany
Neck Honduran mahogany
Body Binding None
Fingerboard Binding None
Peghead Binding None
Bridge Kluson ABR-1 (Nickel-plated Zinc)
Tailpiece Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs)
Fingerboard Rosewood w/ ivoroid long dots (5mm non-tapered)
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Pickups Lollar P90s
Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
Knobs Amber or black top hat
Pickup Rings Cream or black
Nut 1 11/16"
Scale Length 24 7/8"
Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon
Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo
Peghead Profile Haircut
Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
Wiring 50s style
Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard Black/Cream/Black
Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black with 290 logo
Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
Case Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage
Body Length 16 1/2"
Body Depth 1 5/8"
Lower Bout Width 13 1/2"
Total Length 38 3/4"
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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