Sound Pure's Take

Cherry is one of the most underated tonewoods in American guitar history! 

When we heard that Waterloo was going to revive this iconic tree through depression-era luthery, we were thrilled. 

It's even better than we expected.

It's got this crispy presence to the high end that's all its own. 

The ladder bracing gives it a dry, meaty mid-range that is as satisfying as a bite of beef jerky after a long hike. 

It's light as a feather and has exceptional note-separation. Every string's practically in its own postal code! 

The cherry parlor guitar is as American as. . .cherry pie! 

Whether your picker or collector, you won't regret adding this one to your stable. 

From Collings Guitars

The new WL-S possesses exceptional tonal clarity, dimensionality, and punch. Inspired by 12-fret Stella guitars from the 1930’s, the WL-S features a 24 7/8" scale length that creates a round note attack and detailed string-to-string separation. A semi-gloss nitrocellulose finish completes the WL-S both aesthetically and tonally, with a beautiful iced tea sunburst and acoustical liveliness that brings 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 a carbon fiber T-Bar, a slotted headstock, and a pyramid bridge with a cut through saddle. Hardshell TKL case included.

Serial Number: 1618

Top:Solid Spruce

Back/Sides: Solid Cherry

Bracing: Vintage-inspired Ladder Bracing

Color: Vintage Iced Tea Sunburst

Binding: Ivoroid Bound Top and Soundhole

Bridge: Ebony Pyramid with 2 3/8" Spacing

Bridge Pins: Ebony

Saddle: Bone Cut Through

Pickguard:None

Body Finish: Semi-gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish

Neck: Solid Mahogany w/ Slotted Headstock

Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

Nut: 1 3/4" Bone Nut

Neck Support: Carbon Fiber T-bar

Fingerboard Inlays: 6mm Acrylic Dots

Neck Profile: Moderate Oval Shape

Scale Length: 24 7/8"

Fret Wire: Medium 18% Nickel-silver

Logo: Stenciled Waterloo

Tuners: Golden Age Restoration

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: Hardshell

Free 3-Year Warranty

Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →

Returns

Try Before You Buy: 48-hour audition. Program details →

Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC

Come hear it in our control rooms.

Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.