The Collings I-30 LC ThroBaks in Sea Foam Green is a breathtaking expression of vintage soul and modern precision, a fully hollow instrument that feels as alive as the music it inspires. Its maple laminate body, paired with parallel trestle bracing, creates an airy, resonant voice with remarkable clarity and control, allowing each note to bloom with warmth and definition. Finished in a luminous high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the Sea Foam Green hue drapes the guitar in a soft, retro elegance that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly unique.

The fully hollow construction gives the I-30 LC an open, woody character, while the carefully engineered trestle bracing keeps the low end tight and focused. The result is a beautifully balanced tonal response that excels in everything from clean, articulate passages to rich, harmonically complex overdrive. Twin unbound f-holes enhance its acoustic presence, adding to the sense that this instrument breathes with every phrase.

The Honduran mahogany neck is carved into a comfortable C shape, offering a substantial yet smooth feel that encourages expressive playing. Its extra long mortise and tenon joint ensures exceptional stability and resonance, seamlessly connecting neck and body. The rosewood fingerboard, bound in non grained ivoroid and adorned with simple dot inlays, features a 12 inch radius and medium nickel silver frets that make bends feel effortless and chords ring true. Every detail is designed to create a natural, fluid playing experience.

At the heart of its voice are ThroBak dog ear P90 pickups, inspired by the legendary 1955 and 1956 designs. These pickups deliver a rich, dynamic tone with a perfect balance of warmth and bite. The neck position offers round, smoky textures, while the bridge brings out a raw, articulate edge that cuts through with clarity. Wired in a traditional 50s style with CTS 500K pots and Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors, the controls respond with a smooth and musical taper, giving you precise command over your sound.

Hardware choices reflect understated excellence, from the Kluson ABR-1 bridge to the Collings original trapeze tailpiece, both working together to provide resonance and vintage feel. Nickel Gotoh tuners with the Collings logo ensure reliable tuning stability, while the ebony peghead veneer with a mother of pearl logo adds a refined finishing touch. Black top hat knobs, along with the layered black cream black pickguard and truss rod cover, complete the aesthetic with subtle contrast.

Weighing just 5 pounds 14 ounces, the I-30 LC is remarkably lightweight and comfortable, making it an effortless companion for long sessions and inspired performances. It arrives in a deluxe Ameritage hardshell case, ready to protect an instrument that stands as a true work of art. This is more than a guitar, it is a living, breathing extension of the player, crafted with intention, character, and unmistakable beauty.

Other specifications of the I-30 LC include:

• Construction Fully hollow w/ parallel trestle braces
• 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 Collings original trapeze tailpiece
• Fingerboard Rosewood w/ Dots
• Soundhole F-holes (unbound)
• Pickups ThroBak Dog Ear P90s 55/56
• Pots/Caps CTS 500K/ Jupiter Vintage Yellow
• Knobs Black top hat
• 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
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Pickguard Black/Cream/Black
• Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black
• Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
• Body Length 17 5/8"
• Body Depth 1 5/8"
• Lower Bout Width 15"
• Total Length 40"
• Neck Profile C Shape (.865 @ 1 st Fret / .967" @ 9th Fret)
• Case Deluxe Hardshell case by Ameritage
• 5 lbs 14 oz
• #26897

For more information about the Collings I-30 LC, please contact us.