The Collings Jumbo, or CJ, is Collings' version of the classic slope-shouldered dreadnought, a shape that has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years. While the CJ is similar in width and depth to the traditional dreadnought, it has a distinctly different tone. Despite its large size this model works well with the optional shorter string scale, resulting in a somewhat percussive bottom end ideal for acoustic blues or other styles that benefit from a more controlled bass response. Of all the Collings body shapes, this is the one most often requested with a sunburst top finish, as this guitar beautifully demonstrates.
The topwood on this guitar is Sitka Spruce, which is very versatile and known for it's lush bass response and easy playability. The back and sides are mahogany, which produces clear and distinct notes and is very well appreciated in the recording studio, as it is known to be more naturally balanced in front of a microphone than rosewood.
Specifications:
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Bridge: Ebony
- Headstock Shape: Collings Haircut
- Headstock Overlay: Ebony
- Headstock Inlay: Pearl Logo
- Tuners: Nickel Waverly
- Inlays: Dots
- Rosette: Ivoroid
- Purfling: B/W/B/W
- Body Binding: Ivoroid
- Fretboard Binding: Ivoroid
- Headstock Binding: Ivoroid
- Backstrip: Simple Walnut
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Nut Material: bone
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: Ebony
- Frets To Body: 14
- Case: Hardshell Case Included
- Vintage Brown Sunburst
- List Price: $5075
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: CJ, collings, mahogany, sitka spruce, sunburst
