Collings CJMhSB Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Sunburst ID-5382
Collings CJMhSB Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Sunburst
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 Collings 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 a bit more balanced in front of a microphone than rosewood.
Collings makes guitars with such superb tone and aesthetics. The craftmanship is top notch and comes out in the tone, playability, and 0feel of their great instrument. This guitar is truly a great one to add to any players collection.
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Specifications:
Serial: 17545
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Back Wood: Mahogany
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Scale: 25 1/2"
Year: 2010
Bracing: Pre-War Scalloped
Inlays: Dots
Rosette: Tortoise Style with Black/White Purfling
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material: Bone
Bridge: Ebony
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Tuners: Nickel Waverly
Purfling: black/white
Body Binding: Tortoise
Fretboard Binding: Double Bound
Headstock Binding: Double Bound
Pickguard: Tortoise Style
Backstrip: Simple Walnut
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headstock Overlay: Ebony
Headstock Inlay: MOP Collings Logo
Frets To Body: 14
Neck Profile: C Shape
Body Depth: 4 7/8"
Lower Bout Width: 16"
Case: Hardshell Case Included
Misc. 1: Sunburst Finish