Collings I-35 LC - Quick n' Dirty
In this video, Sound Pure guitar specialist Eddie Berman plays a Collings I-35 LC Aged Tobacco Sunburst 17901 [pre-owned], with a Ceriatone His Royal Majesty Head & Mesa Boogie 23 1x12 Open Back Cabinet.
Used · Excellent
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Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Excellent
The I-35 LC, in our humble opinion, is simply the most finely constructed laminate semi-hollow electric guitar day in and day out, full stop. The '50s neck carve feels perfect as always and the Lollar Imperials have that exceptional clarity we've come to expect.
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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.
- Model
- I-35 LC
- Serial
- 17901
- Weight
- 6.7 lbs
- Finish
- Tobacco Sunburst
- Construction
- Semi Hollow w/Maple Center Block
- Body
- Maple Laminate
- Top
- Maple Laminate
- Neck
- Honduran Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- C Shape (.860" - .980")
- Body Binding
- Aged White Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Binding
- Aged White Ivoroid
- Peghead Binding
- None
- Bridge
- Kluson ABR-1 (Nickel Plated Zinc w/Retaining Wire)
- Tailpiece
- Kulson Stop Tailpiece (Nickel Plated Zinc, Steel Studs)
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood w/MOP Dots
- Soundhole
- F-holes (unbound)
- Pickups
- Lollar Imperial Humbuckers
Pots/Caps Dimarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
- Knobs
- Amber Top Hats
- Pickup Rings
- 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
- 50's Style
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Guitar Finish
- High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Pickguard
- Black/Cream/Black
- Truss Rod Cover
- Black/Cream/Black
- Case
- Deluxe Hardshell Case by Ameritage
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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