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Condition: Used, Good
The WL-14's from Waterloo guitars are just mind-blowing instruments, incredible for what they are and amazing at what they do! They are woody and humble blues boxes just oozing with fundamental goodness. Rich and bold tones that never give you frequency clash make for a perfectly balanced guitar across the entire spectrum. The ladder bracing has a slightly bigger bark in the upper mid-range while the x-bracing seems to keep a nice organic compression to itself. The vintage inspired prominent "V" neck is snug as can be while taking up your whole palm, or you can try a slightly more tamed neck profile. It's no wonder these caused such a stir when they were first released because these are just flat out great guitars!
From Collings Guitars
The WL-14 is the flagship model of the Waterloo guitar line and the inspiration that started it all. Keeping true to the design and style of the era, the WL-14 is available in "ladder" bracing (L) as well as "X" bracing (X). The ladder bracing option provides woody and open tone, with midrange honk that's perfect for fingerstyle blues. The "X" braced version retains tighter focus and balance across the tonal range.
There are currently two different neck profiles and two neck support options available for the WL-14. The standard neck profile is a sizable, vintage-inspired neck with a prominent "V" shape. For those who prefer more moderately sized necks, an alternate lower-profile option is available by request. For neck support, choose from either a T-bar for ultra-lightweight rigidity or an adjustable truss rod for greater setup flexibility. Hardshell TKL case included.
2015
Serial Number: 213
Top: Solid spruce
Back/Sides: Solid mahogany
Color: Vintage-style Sunburst or Jet Black
Binding: Ivoroid bound top and soundhole
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Tuners: Golden Age Restoration
Bracing: Choice of ladder (L) or x-bracing (X)
Pickguard: Tigerstripe celluloid
Body Finish: Semi-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Neck: Solid mahogany
Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
Bridge: Ebony with 2 3/8" spacing
Nut: 1 3/4" ebony nut
Saddle: Bone drop-in
Neck Support: Choice of carbon fiber T-bar or adjustable truss rod
Fingerboard Inlays: 6mm acrylic dots
Neck Profile: Prominent "V" shape
Logo: Stenciled Waterloo
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Fret Wire: Medium 18% nickel-silver
Body Length: 19 1/4"
Body Depth: 4 1/4"
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Saddle Spacing: 2 3/8"
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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