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Once again, Collings delivers an absolutely perfect guitar! I can't get over the sheer excellence of this guitar in terms of playability, clarity and overall beautiful tone. It doesn't hurt that the top is one of the most visually appealing I've ever seen and the grain on the fretboard is practically mesmerizing. I've said it before - if you haven't played a Collings electric, consider whether you want to be disappointed by all your other guitars before you do ;)

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Collings I-35 LC Aged Tobacco SB #17915 Electric Guitar Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Collings I-35 LC Aged Tobacco SB #17915 Electric Guitar Fender Early '66 Princeton Reverb Combo Amp - Used Xotic Effects Soul Driven Overdrive/Boost Effect Pedal

In this video, Sound Pure Electric Guitar Specialist Eddie Berman tries out a winning combo of the Collings I-35 LC Aged Tobacco SB #17915 Electric Guitar, the Fender Early '66 Princeton Reverb Combo Amp, and the Xotic E... Read more

In this video, Sound Pure Electric Guitar Specialist Eddie Berman tries out a winning combo of the Collings I-35 LC Aged Tobacco SB #17915 Electric Guitar, the Fender Early '66 Princeton Reverb Combo Amp, and the Xotic Effects Soul Driven Overdrive/Boost Effect Pedal.

From Collings Guitars

The I35 LC is the result of a custom laminated construction technique that Bill Collings and his R&D team developed in pursuit of the best tonal qualities of vintage semi-hollow guitar design. When crafting instruments designed to be used electrically at higher volumes, the resonant qualities of a guitar need a high degree of focus to achieve some of the classic semi-hollow guitar tones. The I35 LC is the first of a line of laminate instruments designed to respond acoustically in perfect harmony with their electronics. Custom crafted in house for each guitar, the Collings laminate line has provided another unique way for us to voice our instruments for superior response and tone. The I35 LC features a custom laminate maple top, sides and back and an all mahogany neck. The I35 LC is among our most articulate and versatile electric models.

Serial Number
17982
Construction
Semi hollow w/ maple center block
Body
Maple laminate
Top
Maple laminate
Neck
Honduran mahogany
Neck Shape
60's
Body Binding
Non-grained ivoroid
Fingerboard Binding
Non-grained ivoroid
Peghead Binding
None
Bridge
Kluson ABR-1(nickel-plated zinc w/ retaining wire)
Tailpiece
Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs)
Fingerboard
Rosewood w/ MOP long dots (5mm non-tapered)
Soundhole
F-holes (unbound)

Aged Hardware

Pickups
ThroBak SLE101 MXV
Pots/Caps
CTS 500K/ Jupiter Vintage Yellow
Knobs
Amber or Black
Pickup Rings
Black or Cream
Nut
1 11/16"
Scale Length
24 7/8"
Neck Joint
Extra long mortise & tenon
FretsMedium
18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer
Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo
Peghead Profile
Haircut
Tuners
Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
Wiring
50s style
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Guitar Finish
High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard
Black (3 Ply)
Truss Rod Cover
Black/Cream/Black
Strings
D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
Case
Deluxe Hardshell case by Ameritage

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