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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: Frets were removed and the fretboard was planed level.

This custom satin nitrocellulose Collings OM1 JL is an extraordinary acoustic masterpiece inspired by the distinct sonic preferences of jazz guitar legend Julian Lage. Combining a premium Sitka spruce top with Honduran mahogany back and sides, this featherweight instrument tips the scales at a mere 3 pounds 10 ounces while projecting immense acoustic clarity and a warm, woody midrange. The mahogany neck features a custom JL carve that replicates Lage's favorite vintage neck, blending seamlessly with a compound-radius ebony fingerboard for an exceptionally fast, natural-feeling hand posture. Built with custom pre-war scalloped X-bracing and a satin-finished soundboard, it delivers a uniquely expressive dynamic range with a quick, vintage-style response. Complete with elegant tortoise binding, relic nickel Waverly tuners, and its deluxe hardshell case, this rare boutique orchestra model brings an inspiring new energy to any collection.

Top
Sitka spruce
Back & Sides
Honduran mahogany
Construction
Traditional Series Build and Voicing
Neck
Honduran mahogany
Body Binding
Tortoise with custom wood purflings
Bridge
Ebony belly-style with 2 3/16" spacing
Fingerboard
Ebony with gold MOP short dots
Fingerboard Radius
14" - 26" compound
Bridge Pins/End Pin
Ebony with MOP dot
Nut
Bone, 1 11/16"
Saddle
Bone, drop-in
Neck Profile
Custom JL carve
Peghead Profile
Square
Neck Joint
Mortise & tenon hybrid
Truss Rod
Fully adjustable
Frets
Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer
Ebony with gold MOP Collings script logo
Tuners
Relic nickel Waverly with vintage oval buttons (16:1 ratio)
Backstrip
1-style (walnut)
Rosette
Custom wood rosette
Scale Length
25 1/2"
Brace Material
Sitka spruce
Brace Pattern
Custom Traditional Series pre-war scalloped X-brace (abbreviated soundboard graft (tongue brace))
Body Finish
Custom satin nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck Finish
Custom satin nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard
Tortoise
Case
Deluxe hardshell case
Weight
3lbs 10oz

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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