Some guitars walk into the room and immediately demand a standing ovation. This one simply clears its throat... and every Martin, Gibson, and Taylor within earshot suddenly starts checking its intonation.

If you've never experienced a Bill Collings-built all-mahogany 12-fret, prepare yourself. This isn't the guitar that shouts the loudest—it's the one that quietly reminds you why you fell in love with acoustic guitars in the first place. Warm, woody, unbelievably articulate, and responsive enough to reveal every ounce of your technique... or your complete lack thereof. It's wonderfully honest like that.

The compact parlor-sized body makes it incredibly comfortable to play, while the 12-fret neck joint moves the bridge into the sweet spot of the top, producing a richness and fullness that seems impossible from a guitar this size. Add in the gorgeous slotted headstock, and you've got one of the most elegant acoustic designs ever built.

This is one of those guitars that doesn't need fancy abalone, exotic bindings, or enough pearl to signal airplanes. It simply lets impeccable craftsmanship and phenomenal tone do all the talking.

Specs

• Year: 2008
• Make: Collings
• Model: 001 MH
• Body Style: 12-Fret Parlor
• Finish: Natural Gloss Nitrocellulose
• Top: Solid Honduran Mahogany
• Back & Sides: Solid Honduran Mahogany
• Neck: Honduran Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony Pyramid Bridge
• Headstock: Slotted Headstock with Ebony Overlay
• Scale Length: 24 7/8"
• Nut Width: 1 13/16"
• Neck Profile: .911" At The 1st Fret / .943" At The 9th Fret
• Rosette: Multi-Ring
• Binding: Ivoroid
• Tuners: Nickel Open-Back Waverly Tuners
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut: Bone
• Pick-Guard: Tortoise Shell
• Serial #: 15678

Condition

Born in 2008, this Collings has clearly been loved and respected throughout its life. It remains in excellent condition, showing only the light signs of careful ownership you would expect from an 18-year-old boutique acoustic. There are no excuses to make and no stories to tell—it's simply an exceptionally clean, all-original example that has matured beautifully over the years.

Included Items

• Original Collings Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Original Collings Warranty/Registration Card

Whether you're a fingerstyle player, songwriter, recording musician, or simply someone who appreciates boutique craftsmanship at its finest, this 001 MH delivers the kind of inspiring tone that makes "I'll just play one song" turn into "How is it already midnight?"

If you've been waiting for a clean Bill Collings-era all-mahogany 12-fret with the original case and paperwork... congratulations. Your search history can finally take the rest of the day off. ✨

Whoever brings this baby home is going to be STOKED!!

LET'S GO!!

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Shipping- We take pride in packing our guitars well, and shipping them quickly. Here are the shipping rates, covering the planet earth:

USA - $119 with UPS

Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico - $169

Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Brazil - $450 UPS

All Other Worldwide Shipping - $299

Factory Warranty- 

We are an authorized dealer for: Knaggs, Ken Smith, F Bass, Trussart, Warwick, Breedlove and Warrior, so for these instruments, if listed as NEW, there is a full factory warranty. For all other brands, or if listed as USED, there is no warranty available.

Return Policy- 

We do accept returns up to 14 days from the point of the initial sale, which means that the guitar must be back in our possession within this 14 day period. However, please be aware of the following conditions: If for any reason you wish to return the guitar, just call or email me directly, within 24 hours of your receiving the item, and let me know that you want to return it. Once we receive the guitar back, in the same condition, you will receive a refund, less a $50 restock fee. Also be aware that the initial shipping fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

International Buyers- We, at G-Brat's Guitars, are HONORED to do business with anybody on the planet earth... So international buyers are VERY welcome here! 

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LOOKING!!!