Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: The frets needed polishing, and were polished. No further work was needed.

The Collings I-35 LC V is a masterfully balanced semi-hollow that captures vintage soul with unmistakable modern refinement. Its maple laminate body and spruce center block deliver airy resonance with impressive focus, while the Honduran mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard offer a smooth, inviting feel. Throbak ESG-102B pickups bring articulate warmth, rich harmonics, and dynamic nuance that shine in both clean and driven settings. Finished in beautifully aged nitrocellulose lacquer, this I-35 feels effortlessly broken-in, impeccably built, and deeply musical—an inspiring, heirloom-quality investment for players who value tone, touch, and timeless design.

Drawing inspiration from the best instruments of the 1960s, our latest offering in the I-35 lineup provides an exceptionally loose and organic feel, achieved through a ground up reworking of everything from its laminate and center block recipes to its neck construction. Custom Throbak pickups, Luxe Bumblebee capacitors, and our proprietary aged finish and hardware process bring its open, acoustic response to life, expanding its versatility and proving that, although it looks every bit the part of a time-tested instrument, its appeal is more than just skin deep.

I-35 LC vs I-35 LC Vintage

While both models share the same body dimensions, key differences are outlined below.

The I-35 LC features our standard laminate construction and center block formulas, neck design, and electronics, including Lollar Low Wind Imperial humbuckers (standard), Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors, and non-aged finish and hardware (standard).  Non-“Vintage” I-35 and I-35 LC models are available with a wide variety of custom options.

The I-35 LC Vintage features unique laminate construction / center block formulas and redesigned neck, all designed to provide a looser, more vintage-inspired tone and response.  Adding to that character, it also features custom Throbak ESG-102B humbuckers and Luxe Bumblebee capacitors, plus our aged finish and hardware treatment.  In keeping with the vision for this model, our I-35 LC Vintage is available with very limited custom options.

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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