The C10 Traditional reimagines one of our longstanding body styles through the lens of our vintage-inspired Traditional Series. This narrow-waisted acoustic offers a compact alternative to larger guitars, providing a focused, punchy response and open, airy midrange in an instrument that is as comfortable to hold as it is rewarding to play.

Leaning into the enhanced resonance of our T-Series build, the C10 T delivers a broken-in feel and a level of projection that defies its size.

C10 Traditional (T-Series): Combines the short-scale comfort of the C-00 with the high-fidelity bloom of our Traditional build. It is less dry, more balanced, and more overtone-rich than the C-00 while remaining looser and more open than the standard C10.

Standard C10: The “electric player’s acoustic.” Its longer scale (25.5″) provides higher tension and more projection, making it punchy and modern with great cut for lead lines and fast flatpicking.

Why choose the C10 Traditional?
Whether you are a flatpicker requiring clear note separation or a fingerstyle player seeking a balanced, intimate response, the C10 Traditional excels across genres. Its unique body shape provides a compressed, focused low-end that sits perfectly in a studio mix, while the ergonomic curves make it an ideal companion for long sets on stage.

Handcrafted in Austin, Texas, the C10 Traditional is a professional-grade tool designed for players who demand both world class tone and modern playability.

General:
Brand Name: Collings
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Sunburst

Body:
Body Binding: Ivoroid with wood purfling
Body Finish: High Gloss Ultra-Thin NItrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: Honduran Mahogany
Body Shape: Concert
Bracing Material: Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Custom Traditional Series scalloped X-brace w/ abbreviated soundboard graft (tongue brace)
Rosette: Custom wood rosette
Top Material: Sitka Spruce

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Frets to Body: 15
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Gold Mother-of-Pearl Collings logo
Headstock Veneer: Ebony
Neck Finish: High Gloss Polyester Resin
Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon Hybrid
Neck Material: Honduran Mahogany
Neck Shape: Vintage Now (Full C with a rounded fingerboard edge)
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.75"
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable

Electronics:

Hardware:
Bridge: Ebony straight-style with 2 5/16" spacing
Bridge Pins: Tortoise-style
Fret Wire: Medium 18% nickel-silver
Pickguard: Tortoise
Saddle Material: Bone, Cut-Through
Tuning Machines: Nickel Waverly