James Collins GTO English Walnut Ser # 52, NEW (Authorized Dealer)

James Collins out of the United Kingdom is a one man Luthier operation, building high-quality and unique handmade electric guitars. His GTO has gained great popularity in Europe for its versatility and ease of play-ability. This model incorporates a stunning figured Redwood top and a genuine Mahogany neck. Those looking for a more traditional looking "Kalamazoo style" instrument, with modern appointments and tone will not be disappointed. These guitars sound, feel and look beautiful; with a rich and full Semi-Hollow tone. Great for every style of music, from Jazz to roaring lead Rock and Blues playing.
From James Collins Guitars: "Hand-crafted with the finest Quilt Maple, Ebony, Redwood or Walnut the GTO is built for tone and playability. A matched 2 piece Honduras hollowed mahogany body and a hand carved top with unique “F” hole combined with a carefully hand-set mortise and tenon neck joint all bringing superior tone and sustain. Double pickup, splitting the Bridge off the Tone Push-Push Pot and the Neck off the Volume Push-Push Pot and Jensen Cap for superb tone control. Fitted with a 5 Way Rotary as Standard with inlayed Mother of Pearl Dots gives superb versatility, 13 different tones all combined including Out of Phase & Outer Coils."
Specs: “C” neck shape (.84"-.96") 12” Fretboard radius Nut width 43mm/ 1.692" 24 3/4” Scale length 22 Frets English Walnut GTO No. 052 – 2020 Hollowed Mahogany Body with Maple veneered Ebony Stringer Book-matched English Walnut Carved top with Crescent “f” hole Mahogany Neck with Maple veneered Ebony Stringer Ebony Head veneer with Maple wave Ebony Fretboard with Maple wave - 4mm MOP Dots Ebony /Maple veneer Binding - 2mm MOP Side Markers Ebony Truss rod cover Laser engraved Serial No. inset Coin Bone Nut Nickel Grover Machine heads Nickel Tone Pros Nashville TuneOMatic Nickel Tone Pros Stop Tail Piece Recessed Nickel Dome V&T Knobs Grover Quick release locking strap buttons Bare Knuckle calibrated Alnico II “Stormy Mondays” with Nickel Covers 2 Push – Push 500K Pots Jensen Oil 0.022 Capacitor 5 Way Rotary Switch with 2mm MOP Markers. Volume Pot splits Neck Pickup Tone Pot splits Bridge Pickup Position 1 – Bridge Pickup Position 2 - Outer Coils, 3rd Humbucker tone (Bridge Slug/Neck Screw) Position 3 – Bridge & Neck Humbucker Position 4 - Out of Phase Position 5 – Neck Pickup Weight 7lbs 5oz JCG Custom Hiscox Hardcase