Collings CJ Old-Growth Sitka / Torrefied Bubble Maple w/Case

This CJ is one of the most unusual—and most explosive—acoustic builds you’ll ever find from Collings. Instead of the traditional rosewood or mahogany back and sides, this custom CJ features torrefied bubble maple, a tonewood rarely seen on a slope-shoulder jumbo. Combined with an Old-Growth Sitka spruce top, the result is startling volume, fast response, and a clarity that cuts without ever turning harsh. Players who have tried this guitar in the shop all land on the same reaction: it is unbelievably loud.

The Old-Growth Sitka top gives the guitar huge dynamic range and a warm, broken-in feel right out of the case. The torrefied maple back and sides add focus, articulation, and projection that far exceed a standard maple build. It’s a unique voice—massive low-end push, crisp upper mids, and a quick, lively attack that responds instantly to both flatpicking and fingerstyle. In every way, this build takes the CJ platform and supercharges it.

Highlights

• Old-Growth Sitka spruce top for exceptional power and responsiveness
• Extremely rare torrefied bubble maple back and sides, dramatically increasing projection and clarity
• Slope-shouldered jumbo body with huge headroom and punch
• Fast, articulate response ideal for both flatpicking and more nuanced playing
• High-gloss nitrocellulose finish
• Includes deluxe hardshell case

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: CJ Slope-Shoulder Jumbo
• Top: Old-Growth Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Torrefied Bubble Maple
• Bracing: Pre-war scalloped X-brace
• Finish: High-Gloss Nitrocellulose

Neck

• Neck: Honduran Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"
• Scale Length: 25 1/2"
• Frets: Medium Nickel-Silver
• Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon Hybrid

Hardware

• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone
• Tuners: Nickel Waverly-style
• Case
  Deluxe Collings hardshell case included.