Sound Pure's Take

Condition: Used, Mint

A guitar and a situation we're not likely to encounter again anytime soon--the custom appointments on this model put its voice in a full-throated, lustrous territory that the standard model just doesn't reach.  Balance, comfort, and an underlying power and brilliance of tone set this one apart.  And the situation?  The guitar was custom ordered and just didn't turn out to produce the sought-after sound. She's been played less over the course of a week than most folks practice and even still smells like a new guitar.  Thanks to that, Collings has given us the clearance to sell the guitar with warranty, at below-new pricing.  A rare opportunity here, folks--do not miss out on it!

* This guitar was owned for a week, played 2-3 times, and still qualifies for Collings' warranty (was never registered.)*

Watch & listen

Collings CJ-Mh ASS Torrefied Addy/Hog Acoustic #26843 (Used) Quick n' Dirty

In this video, Sound Pure acoustic guitar specialist Barrett Brooks tests out a Used Collings CJ-Mh ASS Acoustic #26843. This guitar features a torrefied Adirondack spruce top and Honduran mahogany back & sides.

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.

2017

Serial Number
26843

(Bold = Custom Options)

Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Top

No Tongue Brace

Custom Dot Inlays

Abalone Rosette

Back & Sides
Honduran Mahogany
Neck
Honduran Mahogany
Body Binding
Tortoise with b/w/b/w top purfling
Fingerboard Binding
.100" Tortoise with b/w purfling
Peghead Binding
.100" Tortoise with b/w purfling
Bridge
Ebony Belly-style with 2 3/16" Spacing
Fingerboard
Ebony
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)
Backstrip
1-Style (Walnut)
Scale Length
25 1/2"
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
Strings
D'Addario EJ-17 (.013"- .056")
Case
Collings Traditional Handcrafted Case
Body Length
20 1/8"
Body Depth
4 7/8"
Lower Bout Width
16"
Total Length
41"

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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