As with all of Collings Traditional Series guitars, when it came time to add a “T” designation to their slope-shoulder offerings, they didn’t simply tweak the original; the new Collings CJ-45A T is a fully re-imagined instrument that offers a distinct tonal variation when compared to the CJ and CJ-35 models.

Strongly vintage-inspired, the Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce body construction has been completely re-engineered, including new bracing carves and patterns. When combined with the latest T-Series neck design and new CJ-45 neck profile, the result showcases a tone that is exceptionally dry and fundamental with the growl and thump sought after in the great slope-shoulder dreads of the Wartime era.

Behind the scenes but foundational to an acoustic guitar’s tone is its bracing. While the CJ-45A T shares the same body shape as their other CJ models, it’s top and back Wartime X-bracing is entirely different in layout, profile, and carve, resulting in a dry and direct fundamental with quick decay that significantly expands the line’s tonal range. The CJ-45 incorporates an exceptionally flat back design compared to other Collings flat tops, a feature which enhances the instrument’s direct, forward tone, pronounced midrange, and strongly vintage-inspired voice. Also unique to the CJ-45A T is it’s fully exposed rosette and shortened, 19-fret fingerboard, an aesthetic which makes it instantly recognizable among the Collings lineup. The all-nitrocellulose Traditional finish is ultra-thin, providing an unmatched response and resonance when paired with it’s lightweight T-Series build and materials. The new Mahogany C-shaped neck profile on the CJ-45A T is substantial in terms of both feel and it’s contributions to tone and response while also benefiting from the adjustable flat bar design and construction techniques of Collings’ most recent T-Series necks.

Includes deluxe TKL hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.

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