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Condition: Used, Mint

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.

Crafted with extraordinary precision and vintage soul, this Collings I-35 LC V in Aged Faded Cherry is a masterclass in semi-hollow design and a deeply inspiring artistic investment! Featuring a maple laminate body with a maple/spruce center block and a rich high-gloss aged nitrocellulose finish, it delivers an ideal blend of airy resonance, singing sustain, and feedback resistance. The Honduran mahogany neck with an extra-long mortise and tenon joint pairs seamlessly with a smooth rosewood fingerboard for an effortlessly fluid feel, while a pair of premium ThroBak ESG-102B pickups wired 50s-style with Luxe Bumblebee capacitors pump out sweet, articulate vintage humbucking tones. Meticulously inspected with attentive labor, this unique specimen arrives in supremely playable condition, offering complete structural integrity that ensures total reliability from the studio to the stage. Complete with a deluxe hardshell case, Kluson ABR-1 bridge hardware, and iconic haircut peghead styling, this handcrafted masterpiece stands ready to bring your most expressive musical ideas to life!

From Collings Guitars

Drawing inspiration from the best instruments of the 1960s, our latest offering in the I-35 lineup provides an exceptionally loose and organic feel, achieved through a ground up reworking of everything from its laminate and center block recipes to its neck construction. Custom Throbak pickups, Luxe Bumblebee capacitors, and our proprietary aged finish and hardware process bring its open, acoustic response to life, expanding its versatility and proving that, although it looks every bit the part of a time-tested instrument, its appeal is more than just skin deep.

Construction: Semi hollow w/ maple/spruce 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)

Fingerboard Radius: 12"

SoundholeF-holes: (unbound)

Pickups: Throbak ESG-102B

Pots/Caps: DiMarzio 500K / Luxe Bumblebee

Pickup Rings: Black

Nut: 1 11/16"

Scale Length: 24 7/8"

Neck Joint: Extra long mortise & tenon

FretsMedium: 18% nickel-silver

Peghead Veneer: Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo

Peghead Profile: Haircut

Tuners: Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo

Wiring: 50s style

Guitar Finish: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged)

Strings: D'Addario NYXL1046 (.010" - .046")

Case: Deluxe hardshell case

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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