Wow again. Another incredible instrument from Collings. Personally I have a SoCo 15, but this 16 makes me want one of these as well.
Construction |
Semi hollow w/ maple center block |
Body | Maple laminate |
Top | Maple laminate |
Neck | Honduran mahogany |
Body Binding | Non-grained ivoroid |
Fingerboard Binding | Non-grained ivoroid |
Peghead Binding | None |
Bridge | Kluson ABR-1(nickel-plated zinc w/ retaining wire) |
Tailpiece | Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs) |
Fingerboard | Rosewood w/ MOP long dots (5mm non-tapered) |
Soundhole | F-holes (unbound) |
Pickups | Lollar Low Wind Imperial Humbuckers |
Pots/Caps | CTS 500K/ Jupiter Vintage Yellow |
Knobs | Amber or black top hat |
Pickup Rings | Cream or black |
Nut | 1 11/16" |
Scale Length | 24 7/8" |
Neck Joint | Extra long mortise & tenon |
Frets | Medium 18% nickel-silver |
Peghead Veneer | Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo |
Peghead Profile | Haircut |
Tuners | Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo |
Wiring | 50s style |
Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
Guitar Finish | High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
Pickguard | Black/Cream/Black |
Truss Rod Cover | Black/Cream/Black |
Strings | D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049") |
Case |
Deluxe Hardshell case by Ameritage |
Dimensions
Body Length | 20 1/4" |
Body Depth | 1 5/8" |
Lower Bout Width | 16" |
Total Length | 42 5/8" |
Neck Profile
*Actual measurements may vary slightly due to hand-sanding and finishing variables.