Collings 001 12 Fret - Mahogany Top body SJ Short Pattern Abalone Slotted Squares

Short Pattern Abalone Slotted Squares & Diamonds fingerboard inlays and Waverly Butterbean tuners add to this instrument's elegance

the maple construction results in an appealingly rustic sound that's totally distinct from the pristine

flexible Tele bridge yet – retaining classic brass-saddle tone and providing excellent intonation and flexible setup options

The sunburst finish is gorgeous and the frets have light fret-wear with tons of life left in them

It was a DOD Overdrive / Preamp that predated the “Gray Box” 250 pedals that everyone– myself included –had assumed were the first version ever made

Collings 001 12 Fret - Mahogany Top body SJ Short Pattern Abalone Slotted SquaresIn this original 12 fret configuration, this shape was first designed around the time of the Civil War. Its dimensions are similar to a typical classical guitar, with a slotted headstock and small pyramid bridge. The comfortable size and timeless appearance of the Collings 00 is matched by the ease of playing a wide neck and shorter string scale affords. The tone is typically balanced and precise, and weve seen it adopted for a wide range of playing