Sound Pure's Take
The Waterloo WL-S Deluxe captures the spirit of pre-war American flattops with remarkable authenticity, blending vintage-inspired craftsmanship with a lively, expressive voice. Its solid spruce top, solid cherry back and sides, and ladder-braced construction produce a dry, woody tone with crisp articulation and unmistakable old-time character. A comfortable Soft V mahogany neck, ebony pyramid bridge, and tasteful floral inlays add both playability and charm, while the semi-gloss nitro finish allows the guitar to resonate freely. Lightweight, responsive, and full of personality, the WL-S Deluxe is an inspiring acoustic that rewards every nuance of your playing.
From Collings Guitars
The WL-S Deluxe possesses a richness, dimensionality, and warmth that must be heard to be believed. Inspired by ornately-appointed Stella guitars from the 1930’s, the WL-S features intricate wood purflings and custom acrylic inlays for an appearance to match its detailed tone. A toned, semi-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish completes the WL-S Deluxe, bringing out the nuances of this ladder braced design. Solid cherry wood back and sides further enhance the unique character of this guitar, providing exceptional balance and articulation.
All WL-S models feature a vintage correct “Soft-V” neck profile with an adjustable truss rod, slotted headstock, and a pyramid bridge with a cutthrough saddle. Hardshell TKL case included.
All Waterloo models are handmade in Austin, Texas.
- Top
- Solid spruce
- Back/Sides
- Solid cherry
- Bracing
- Vintage-inspired ladder bracing
- Color
- Vintage top toner
- Binding
- Ivoroid bound body, soundhole, neck and peghead
- Bridge
- Ebony pyramid with 2 3/8" spacing
- Bridge Pins
- Ebony
- Saddle
- Bone cutthrough
- Pickguard
- None
- Body Finish
- Toned semi-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
- Neck
- Solid mahogany w/ slotted headstock
- Fingerboard
- Indian rosewood
- Nut
- 1 3/4" bone nut
- Neck Support
- Adjustable truss rod
- Fingerboard Inlays
- Deluxe acrylic floral
- Neck Profile
- Vintage correct "Soft V" shape
- Scale Length
- 24 7/8"
- Fret Wire
- Medium 18% nickel-silver
- Logo
- Stenciled Waterloo
- Tuners
- Golden Age Restoration
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Body Width
- 14"
- Body Length
- 19"
- Body Depth
- 3 1/2"
- Scale Length
- 24 7/8"
- Nut Width
- 1 3/4"
- Saddle Spacing
- 2 3/8"
- Recommended Strings
- D'Addario EJ16 (.012"-.053")
- Case
- TKL Hardshell
- Weight
- 3lbs 6oz
Free 3-Year Warranty
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