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Condition: Used, Very Good

SP Luthier Notes: A complete wipedown and cleaning of this instrument was done. Three minor dent(s) present on the top of the guitar, as well as one on the peghead required our luthier to fill, color match, and refinish the area. Some of the frets were coming out of the fretboard, and our luthier reseated them and glued them into place. All of the frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. No further work was required.

Unlock your musical potential with this stunning Collings CJ, a true acoustic masterpiece! Crafted with a vibrant Sitka spruce top and rich rosewood back and sides, its pre-war scalloped X-brace delivers a resonant, full-bodied tone that truly sings. The comfortable C-shape mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard and MOP long dots ensures effortless playability, while the high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer full-body sunburst finish makes it a visual showstopper. This Collings CJ isn't just a guitar; it's a sound investment, meticulously cared for by our luthier. Small cosmetic enhancements to the top and peghead, along with reseated, polished, and crowned frets, mean this unique specimen is supremely playable and an absolutely rock-solid instrument—it does not suck! Its fully adjusted truss rod and bridge promise perfect setup, ready for your creative journey. Comes complete with a deluxe TKL hardshell case. Don't miss out on this exceptional instrument!

From Collings Guitars

The Collings Jumbo, or CJ, is our version of the classic slope-shouldered dreadnought, a shape that has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years. While the CJ is similar in width and depth to the traditional dreadnought, it has a distinctly different tone. Despite its large size this model works well with the optional shorter string scale, resulting in a somewhat percussive bottom end ideal for acoustic blues or other styles that benefit from a more controlled bass response. Of all the Collings body shapes, this is the one most often requested with a sunburst top finish, and the wide range of wood options, neck widths, and string scales allow the CJ to be many different guitars to a wide variety of players

Top: Sitka spruce w/ Sitka spruce bracing

 

Brace pattern: pre-war scalloped X-brace

 

Back, sides: Rosewood

 

Neck: Mahogany

 

Body binding: Ivoroid with b/w/b/w/b purfling (backstrip 3-style, chevron)

 

Fingerboard & peghead binding: .100" ivoroid with b/w purfling

 

Scale length: 25 1/2"

 

Neck profile: C-shape

 

Truss rod: Fully Adjustable

 

Neck joint: Mortise & Tenon hybrid

 

Fingerboard: Ebony with MOP long dots

 

Fingerboard radius: 14" - 26" compound

 

Fretsmedium: 18% nickel-silver

 

Nut: Bone, 1 11/16"

 

Bridge: Ebony belly-style with 2 3/16" spacing

 

Bridge pins/end pin: Ebony with MOP dot

 

Saddle: Bone, drop-in

 

Peghead profile/veneer: Haircut / Ebony with MOP Collings logo

 

Tuners: Waverly, nickel

 

Rosette: Ivoroid with b/w purfling

 

Finish: high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, full body sunburst

 

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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