This stunning Collings I-35 LC Vintage features an aged Tobacco Sunburst and a pair of Throback ESG-102B pickups for classic tones!

Drawing inspiration from the best instruments of the 1960s, our latest offering in the I-35 lineup provides an exceptionally loose and organic feel, achieved through a ground up reworking of everything from its laminate and center block recipes to its neck construction. Custom Throbak pickups, Luxe Bumblebee capacitors, and our proprietary aged finish and hardware process bring its open, acoustic response to life, expanding its versatility and proving that, although it looks every bit the part of a time-tested instrument, its appeal is more than just skin deep.

I-35 LC vs I-35 LC Vintage

While both models share the same body dimensions, key differences are outlined below.

• The I-35 LC features our standard laminate construction and center block formulas, neck design, and electronics, including Lollar Low Wind Imperial humbuckers (standard), Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors, and non-aged finish and hardware (standard).  Non-“Vintage” I-35 and I-35 LC models are available with a wide variety of custom options.
• The I-35 LC Vintage features unique laminate construction / center block formulas and redesigned neck, all designed to provide a looser, more vintage-inspired tone and response.  Adding to that character, it also features custom Throbak ESG-102B humbuckers and Luxe Bumblebee capacitors, plus our aged finish and hardware treatment.  In keeping with the vision for this model, our I-35 LC Vintage is available with very limited custom options.

Construction Semi hollow w/ maple/spruce center block Body Maple laminate Top Maple laminate Neck Honduran mahogany Body Binding Non-grained ivoroid Fingerboard Binding Non-grained ivoroid Peghead Binding None Bridge Kluson ABR-1(nickel-plated zinc w/ retaining wire) Tailpiece Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs) Fingerboard Rosewood w/ MOP long dots (5mm non-tapered) Fingerboard Radius 12" Soundhole F-holes (unbound) Pickups Throbak ESG-102B Pots/Caps CTS 500K / Luxe Bumblebee Knobs Gold or Black Reflector Top Knobs Pickup Rings Black Nut 1 11/16" Scale Length 24 7/8" Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo Peghead Profile Haircut Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo Wiring 50s style Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged) Pickguard Black/Cream/Black Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black Strings D'Addario NYXL1046 (.010" - .046") Case Deluxe hardshell case