McKinney, TX, United States
About this listing
Boutique Pre-War Mojo Meets Uncompromising Austin Craftsmanship
The Guitar Sanctuary is incredibly proud to present this magnificent Collings C10 Deluxe, sporting a stunning custom Sunburst top. Based on the iconic, small-bodied pre-war parlor and blues-box shapes of the early 20th century, the C10 design brings an electric-guitar-like playability to a highly articulate, premium acoustic platform. Hand-built in Austin, Texas, this Deluxe model elevates the foundational C10 architecture with premium appointments and wood choices configured for the modern player who demands absolute dynamic responsiveness.
The magic of the C10 Deluxe lies in its unique body geometry. Featuring a narrow waist and a small upper bout, this instrument focuses its acoustic energy into a remarkably punchy, mid-range-forward voice that cuts through a mix without muddy low-end boom. Don't let its comfortable, compact proportions fool you—the master luthiers at Collings have meticulously voiced the internal bracing to deliver an astonishing amount of headroom and low-frequency warmth that punches well above its weight class.
Deluxe Appointments & Sonic Character
As a Deluxe variant, it features a premium East Indian Rosewood back and sides paired with a select sitka spruce top, delivering a rich tapestry of complex overtones, bell-like highs, and deep harmonic resonance. The deluxe aesthetic treatments include a fully bound ebony fingerboard and peghead, paired with an ultra-clean ivoroid body binding that frames the masterful, deep-grained custom Collings sunburst finish perfectly.
The mahogany neck profile features an easy-playing C-shape that transitions effortlessly up the fretboard, making it an absolute dream for fingerstyle players, delta blues pickers, and flatpickers alike. Every note remains highly articulate, beautifully separated, and instantly responsive to the subtlest nuances of your right-hand attack.
Technical Specifications Matrix:
Brand / Model: Collings C10 Deluxe
Serial Number: #36876
Top Wood: Premium Select Sitka Spruce (Custom Sunburst Finish)
Back & Sides Wood: Premium East Indian Rosewood
Body Binding: Ivoroid with Deluxe Purfling
Neck Wood: Honduran Mahogany (C-Shape Profile)
Fingerboard & Bridge: Premium African Ebony
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Peghead Profile: Hairpin Style w/ Rosewood Overlay & Mother of Pearl Collings Logo
Case: Deluxe Custom Collings Traditional Hardshell Case Included
The Sanctuary Expert Note
This isn't just an acoustic guitar; it's a precision-engineered lifetime companion. If you are a studio session player looking for track separation that sits beautifully without heavy EQ carving, or a live singer-songwriter seeking an intimate, punchy projection that perfectly frames the human voice, the C10 Deluxe is unmatched. The custom Sunburst top has an incredible vintage glow that photos simply cannot fully capture.
Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN 36876.
Top: Sitka spruceBack & Sides: E. Indian rosewoodNeck: Honduran mahoganyBody Binding: Ivoroid with b/w/b/w/b purflingFingerboard Binding: .100" ivoroid with b/w purflingPeghead Binding: .100" ivoroid with b/w purflingBridge: Ebony straight-style with 2 3/16" spacingFingerboard: Ebony with MOP long dotsFingerboard Radius: 14" - 26" compoundBridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP dotNut: Bone, 1 11/16"Saddle: Bone, drop-inNeck Profile: C-shapePeghead Profile: HaircutNeck Joint: Mortise & tenon hybridTruss Rod: Fully adjustableFrets: Medium 18% nickel-silverPeghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings logoTuners: Nickel WaverlyBackstrip: Deluxe (maple/rosewood)Rosette: Ivoroid with b/w purflingScale Length: 25 1/2"Brace Material: Sitka spruceBrace Pattern: Pre-war scalloped X-braceBody Finish: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquerNeck Finish: High gloss polyester resinPickguard: TortoiseStrings: D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053")Case: Deluxe hardshell case
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