Collings Custom OM1C PH Pete Huttlinger Signature Model ID-6768

Collings Custom OM1C PH Pete Huttlinger Signature Model

Pete Huttlinger is recognized around the world as one of the greatest fingerstyle guitar players of our time. His amazing ability to play melody, harmony, rhythm and everything in between has long captivated fans and fellow musicians alike. Pete bought his first Collings in March of 1997. Over the years, he has continually supported and promoted Collings instruments and, in the process, has become a great friend. Unfortunately, our friend's life has recently been turned upside down while he deals with a serious medical condition.

Pete has a congenital heart defect and has become extremely ill during the past year. He suffered a massive stroke last fall and then underwent major heart surgery in May. This procedure left him with a mechanical pump implanted in his heart, requiring him to carry a battery pack that must be worn at all times. He is now gaining strength and is awaiting a heart transplant. Our prayers and heartfelt wishes are with him and his wife Erin.

For decades, his beautiful playing and warm spirit have uplifted many hearts. Now, we would like to give something back. In his honor, we are proud to introduce the limited edition "Pete Huttlinger Signature OM1" model. We will limit the number built to 50 and each of these special guitars will have a custom signed and numbered label.

The Pete Huttlinger model is an OM1 Cutaway with Pete's signature elegantly inlaid in the 12th fret. We'll be offering the guitar in both Sitka and Adirondack top versions to reflect Pete's two main touring guitars. To help Pete and Erin with their astronomical medical costs, $1,000 will be donated for each guitar sold. Any additional donations can be made to the Pete Huttlinger medical fund through his website at http://www.petehuttlinger.com.

'OM' stands for "Orchestra Model," but 80 years after this body shape was first designed it has become the most popular 14-fret model with fingerstyle guitar soloists who choose to play on steel strings. Yet flatpickers also find it appealing, and when the graceful cutaway is added these OMs are often used by lead players who routinely explore all 20 frets much as they would on an electric guitar. The compact shape makes the Collings OM equally easy to handle onstage or when sitting on the couch, and the relatively shallow body (barely over 4 inches deep) results in balanced tone and an immediate response.

Specifications:

• Shipping Weight: 68
• Serial: 20670
• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back Wood: Mahogany
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Scale: 25 1/2"
• Bracing: Pre-war scalloped bracing
• Inlays: Inlaid dot fingerboard markers / Custom Pete Huttlinger Signature in 12th Fret
• Rosette: Black/white wood nitrate strip rosette
• Neck Wood: Mahogany Neck
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Bridge: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Tuners: Nickel Waverly tuners
• Body Binding: Tortoise-style binding
• Pickguard: Tortoise-style pickguard
• Backstrip: Simple walnut backstrip
• Headstock Shape: Solid
• Headstock Overlay: Ebony
• Headstock Inlay: Collings Logo
• Frets To Body: 14
• Body Depth: 4 1/8"
• Lower Bout Width: 15"
• Body Length: 19 1/4"
• Total Length: 39 1/2"
• Case: Hardshell Case Included
• Misc. 1: Cutaway
• Misc. 2: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
• Misc. 3: Fully adjustable truss rod