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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: Some of the frets were polished and made to be level with the other frets. (A) Minor dent(s) present on the guitar required our luthier to fill, color match, and refinish the area. A complete wipedown and cleaning of this instrument was done. No further work was needed. 

Experience the resonant charm of this classic 1993 Collings C100, a captivating acoustic guitar that’s more than just an instrument—it’s an investment in a legacy of superb sound. Crafted with a Sitka Spruce top and stunning Flamed Maple back and sides, this guitar delivers a bold, balanced tone with brilliant clarity and projection. The Ebony fingerboard and bridge, complemented by beautiful Ivoroid binding, not only look incredible but also ensure lasting playability. The cutaway body offers effortless access to every fret, making this a perfect pick for players seeking versatility. This instrument is a truly unique specimen, offering a distinct voice and solid, stunning playability that’s built to inspire for decades to come!

 

From Collings Guitars

As the bigger, bolder cousin to our classic C10 model and the newest body shape in our acoustic line up, the C100 combines parlor-style proportions with the power and volume of a large-bodied instrument. With a nearly 16” lower bout and 4 ¾” body depth, the C100 offers no shortage of solid, low-end response, yet the narrow waist and non-scalloped bracing design provide exceptional balance and clarity typically found

 

only in smaller-bodied instruments. Whether you’re a flatpicker, fingerstyle player, or something in between, the C100 offers impressive versatility and just might be the ideal companion for singer-songwriters looking to fill the room with sound while still leaving space for vocals to shine through

Model: C100

 

Serial: 742

 

Year: 1993

 

Top: Sitka Spruce

 

Back & Sides: Flamed Maple

 

Neck: Flamed Maple

 

Body Binding: Ivoroid with Rope Purfling

 

Fingerboard Binding: Ivoroid

 

Bridge: Ebony Belly-Style with 2 3/16" spacing

 

Fingerboard: Ebony with MOP long dots

 

Fingerboard Radius: 14"-26" Compound

 

Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP Dot

 

Nut: Bone 1 11/16"

 

Saddle: Bone, Drop In

 

Neck Profile: C-Shape

 

Peghead Profile: Haircut

 

Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon Hybrid

 

Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable

 

Frets: Medium 18% Nickel-Silver

 

Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings Logo

 

Tuners: Nickel Waverly (16:1 Ratio)

 

Rosette: Ivoroid with B/W Purfling

 

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

 

Brace Material: Sitka Spruce

 

Brace Pattern: Pre-War non-scalloped X-Brace

 

Body Finish: High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

 

Sunburst: None

 

Neck Finish: High Gloss Polyester Resin

 

Pickguard: Tortoise

 

Options: Cutaway

 

Case: Hardshell

 

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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