Short Description:

Torrefied Adirondack Top with Pre-War Scalloped Bracing.

What We Think:

Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition. 

The Collings CJ Mh A SS is a beautifully voiced slope-shoulder acoustic that delivers warmth, power, and refined clarity in equal measure. Its torrefied Adirondack spruce top offers a rich, open response with impressive headroom, while the Honduran mahogany back and sides bring a focused, woody character with strong mids and smooth lows. The pre-war scalloped bracing enhances responsiveness, making it feel lively and expressive under any touch. A comfortable mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, effortless playing experience.

Manufacturer Description:

The Collings Jumbo, or CJ, is our version of the classic slope-shouldered dreadnought, a shape that has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years. While the CJ is similar in width and depth to the traditional dreadnought, it has a distinctly different tone. Despite its large size this model works well with the optional shorter string scale, resulting in a somewhat percussive bottom end ideal for acoustic blues or other styles that benefit from a more controlled bass response. Of all the Collings body shapes, this is the one most often requested with a sunburst top finish, and the wide range of wood options, neck widths, and string scales allow the CJ to be many different guitars to a wide variety of players.

Specifications:

2017

Serial Number: 26843

Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Top

No Tongue Brace

Custom Dot Inlays

Abalone Rosette

Back & Sides: Honduran Mahogany

Neck: Honduran Mahogany

Body Binding: Tortoise with b/w/b/w top purfling

Fingerboard Binding: .100" Tortoise with b/w purfling

Peghead Binding: .100" Tortoise with b/w purfling

Bridge: Ebony Belly-style with 2 3/16" Spacing

Fingerboard: Ebony 

Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP dot

Nut: Bone, 1 11/16"

Saddle: Bone, Drop-in

Neck Profile: C-shape

Peghead Profile: Haircut

Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon Hybrid

Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable

Frets: Medium 18% Nickel-silver

Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings Logo

Tuners: Nickel Waverly (16:1 Ratio)

Backstrip: 1-Style (Walnut)

Scale Length: 24 7/8"

Brace Material: Sitka Spruce

Brace Pattern: Pre-war Scalloped X-brace

Fingerboard Radius: 14" - 26" Compound

Body Finish: High-gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Finish: High-gloss Polyester Resin

Pickguard: Tortoise

Case: Collings Traditional Handcrafted Case

Body Length: 20 1/8"

Body Depth: 4 7/8"

Lower Bout Width: 16"

Total Length: 41"

Pickup: L.R. Baggs HiFi Duet

Weight: 4lbs 10oz