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Collings I-35 LC Jet Black Semi Hollow Electric #181046  From Collings

Colling's gorgeous I-35 LC with Throbak '70 Select T Top humbuckers  

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What We Think

Weight: 6.95 Lbs

Love the sound of the ThroBak '70 Top Pickups and don't even talk about the '60's neck shape -

This one plays itself !!!

Manufacturer's Description from Collings

I35 LC

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.

 

Throbak '70/Select T-Top

ThroBak '70/Select pickups were made with one goal in mind: to re-create the unique resonance of the early ‘70's T-Top pickups that have become part of the tonal fabric of some of the most famous rock and blues recordings of the 1970's. Players like Angus Young of AC/DC, Jimmy Page and B.B. King have made some of their most iconic live and studio recordings with the early '70's vintage Patent Sticker T-Top pickup. Guitars with these early Patent Sticker T-Tops were built for a short period, but the timeless tones they created changed rock and blues history. You can hear these early T-top tones in AC/DC recordings from "Let There Be Rock" through "Highway to Hell" and beyond. Jimmy Page in the "Song Remains The Same" and B.B. King "Live In Africa" also showcase the power, warmth and nuance of these early vintage T-Top pickups. Now you can capture those same tones in your guitar with the ThroBak '70/Select T-Top replica electric guitar pickups.

Collings Guitars

About Manufacturer

Sound Pure is a proud dealer of Collings Acoustics, Electrics, and Mandolins, with a large inventory and new guitars arriving regularly.  Each instrument in stock is professionally photographed, and we have video reviews with studio-quality sound and HD video quality.

Bill Collings has been inspiring generations of guitarists with his fine guitars and mandolins since the 1970s. After dropping out of medical school to pursue his interest in guitar building, he moved to Austin, Texas where he and his company, Collings Guitars, operate to this day.  From his humble beginnings as a one-man operation in a two-bedroom apartment to his current 22,000 square-foot facility and approximately 70 employees, Collings has built a reputation for producing high quality instruments with care and precision. 

Perhaps best known for flat-top acoustic guitars, Collings excels in a variety of classic-inspired designs and modern build concepts. Their D series guitars represent their take on the iconic 14-fret square-shouldered dreadnought and include the highly-favored D1 and D2H models with mahogany and rosewood back and sides respectively. These guitars are extremely well-balanced and have a strong reputation for reliability and consistently becoming stronger as the woods open up over time. The CW models in this series feature Adirondack tops, larger sound holes, and other specs especially coveted by bluegrass flat pickers for their volume and responsiveness. The Collings OM series guitars tend to be lively, balanced, and lyrical. These guitars are hugely popular amongst fingerstyle players for their dynamic sensitivity, size, and playability. One of the most versatile acoustic guitar designs, Collings OMs can also handle heavy strumming and flat picking easily when the player needs to dig in. The CJ is a fantastic slope-shouldered dreadnought, and the SJ is their incredible small jumbo design. Collings also makes astounding parlor-style 0, 00, 000, and Baby guitars, which are perfect for performance or travel and offered with the same variety of options as the larger lines for true customization of tone and appearance. Rounding out Collings’ acoustic lines is the C10, which is modeled after a parlor guitar but with a design concept that makes it a favorite of electric players.

Collings is ahead of the pack in the acoustic guitar game, but it certainly does not end there. Their electric guitars are highly regarded amongst players across the entire spectrum of musical traditions. Designed and built with the same knowledge and attention to detail as the flat-tops, Collings electrics are quickly gaining recognition as contending with the best of the best of electric guitars. Hard rockers and country pickers and everyone in between can find a Collings electric to fit their style, from the Les Paul-inspired shapes of the 290, 360, and CL series to the semi-hollow I-35s and SoCo Deluxe models. Collings also offers A and T-style mandolins, as well as concert and tenor ukuleles. 

 

Every Collings instrument has been built with the same standard of craftsmanship and quality that any discerning musician deserves to experience in the tools they select for their musical journey. At Sound Pure, we believe that the tools you equip yourself with can either enhance or hinder you on your journey, so we make it our job to research and choose what we find to be the very best instruments for our clients. We are confident that any Collings guitar that leaves the shop will meet their standards, as well as ours. If you find that we do not currently have the exact specs you need we are happy to make custom orders for our customers to build their own dream guitar.

 

Specifications

Serial Number: 181046
 
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)
 
Pickups: ThroBak 70/Select T-Top
 
Pots/Caps: CTS 500K/ Jupiter Vintage Yellow
 
Knobs: Amber
 
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: 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