Collings Parlor 1 T Guitar w/ Mahogany Top ID-11995

Collings Parlor 1 Traditional

The new Traditional or "T" Series of dreadnought and OM guitars reflect Bill Collings' return to his guitar making roots and offer a new tonal variation on the distinctive Collings sound. Prompted by the development of the depression-era inspired Waterloo guitars, Bill had an idea for a new series of Collings guitars that would possess a strong fundamental tonal response characteristic of vintage guitars from the 1930s era.

Colling Traditional models feature unique bracing (voicing), animal protein glue construction, no tongue brace, and thin nitrocellulose finish. This Parlor 1 T is also sporting 3-on-a-plate Waverly engraved tuners, an ideal esthetic for this model.

The long and narrow body shape of the new Collings Parlor is inspired by some of the earliest steel string guitar designs that form the roots of the modern acoustic guitar family tree. First popularized in the late 19th century, this diminutive guitar has often been overlooked in favor of its larger and louder descendants, but the parlor body style is once again finding its way into the hands of players who appreciate its exceptional tonal balance and responsiveness, as well as its portability and comfortable feel.

Named for what we now call the "living room", this guitar comes from an era when friends would gather at home to make music before an evening's entertainment could be readily broadcast, televised or streamed.

While it may at first glance seem to be a relic of the past, today with music often being recorded in living rooms or home studios, streamed from house concerts, and broadcast from Tiny Desks, perhaps this charismatic and beautiful sounding little guitar has once again found its moment to shine.

This custom Parlor 1 T features an all-Mahogany body, which we love. The warmth and clarity are enhanced for fingerpicking, and it's not shy when flat picked!!

Crafted with Collings Traditional series appointments, features, and voicing techniques, the Collings Parlor has a full bodied voice and projection that belies its small size and is the first T-series guitar with an all mahogany body and top! Each Collings Parlor guitar includes a handmade case designed and built in the Collings shop.

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Specifications:

Shipping Weight: 20

Serial: 27967

Top Wood: Mahogany

Back Wood: Mahogany

Nut Width: 1 3/4"

Scale: 24 7/16"

Bracing: Sitka Spruce

Inlays: MOP Short Dot

Rosette: Wood

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Fretboard: Ebony

Nut Material: Bone

Saddle Material: Bone

Saddle Spacing: 2 5/16"

Bridge: Ebony

Bridge Pins: Tortoise

Tuners: Nickel Waverly Engraved Bronze 3-on-a-plate with Ebony Buttons

Purfling: Wood purfling

Body Binding: Tortoise-style binding

Fretboard Binding: None

Headstock Binding: None

Pickguard: None

Backstrip: 1 Style

Headstock Shape: Slotted

Headstock Overlay: Ebony

Headstock Inlay: Collings Logo

Frets To Body: 12

Neck Profile: Traditional Style

Pickup(s): Optional

Case: Hardshell Case Included

Misc. 1: Traditional Series

Misc. 2: No Tongue Brace

Misc. 3: Medium 18% nickel-silver fretwire

Misc. 4: Fully adjustable truss rod

Misc. 5: Mortise and tenon hybrid neck joint

Misc. 6: Animal Protein Glue

Misc. 7: Lower Bout : 12"

Misc. 8: Uper Bout : 8 5/8"

Misc. 9: Waist : 6 7/8"

Misc. 10: Body Length : 18 1/2"

Misc. 11: Overall Length : 37"