The Collings Baby 1E may be the smallest guitar in the Collings lineup, but don’t let its size fool you—this little powerhouse packs a stunning punch. With an Engelmann spruce top and Honduran mahogany back and sides, it radiates warmth, balance, and surprising low-end depth that belies its compact frame. The short 24 1/8" scale and modified V neck carve make it an absolute joy to play, effortlessly comfortable yet incredibly responsive to every nuance of your touch. Pre-war scalloped bracing and Collings’ masterful voicing give it that signature clarity and chime that turns heads and inspires hands. Professionally tended to by expert luthiers, this Baby 1E is in flawless playing form—resonant, stable, and ready for a lifetime of music.

Our smallest model is a rarity among fractional size guitars: most listeners never guess that it’s not a full-size instrument unless they see it being played. While lacking the deep bass of larger guitars, the tone is remarkably balanced with adequate volume for most applications.

The Collings Baby is approximately a ¾ size version of our OM, 12 ½ inches wide in the lower bout with a 24 ⅛ inch scale, and the headstock and bridge are also scaled to match. Sometimes the Baby is used as a travel guitar, but it often sees duty as a songwriter’s tool: ready at a moment’s notice and playable while seated in any position.

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