The Collings 470 JL is a masterfully crafted hollowbody electric that blends vintage-inspired elegance with modern precision and playability. Finished in a stunning Antique Sunburst over a maple laminate top, this premium instrument reflects the meticulous attention to detail and tonal sophistication that have made Collings one of the most respected names in boutique guitar building.

At its core, the 470 JL features a fully hollow construction with a trestle block design, delivering the airy resonance and dynamic response of a traditional hollowbody while enhancing feedback resistance and sustain. The solid Honduran mahogany body and neck provide warmth, richness, and exceptional note bloom, while the ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, articulate playing surface with graduated pearl dot inlays.

This model is equipped with a custom set of Ron Ellis Ellisonics pickups, featuring adjustable-height mounting for precise tonal tuning. Paired with premium DiMarzio 500K pots, Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors, and an Orange Drop treble bleed circuit, the electronics deliver remarkable clarity, responsiveness, and vintage-inspired character across the entire frequency spectrum. The versatile 470 wiring layout includes a master volume and dual tone controls for effortless sound shaping.

A Bigsby B3 vibrato tailpiece adds classic style and expressive pitch modulation, while the pinned ebony bridge with nylon-saddled Tune-O-Matic top contributes warmth, stability, and excellent intonation. Relic nickel Waverly tuners with vintage oval buttons complete the vintage aesthetic while ensuring precise tuning performance.

The comfortable 24 7/8" scale length and custom 470 JL neck profile provide a familiar, broken-in feel that encourages effortless playability from the first fret to the highest register. Finished in high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitar resonates freely and will continue to develop character over time.

Other specifications include:

• Construction Fully hollow w/ trestle block
• Body Solid Honduran mahogany
• Top Maple laminate
• Neck Honduran mahogany
• Body Binding Non-grained ivoroid
• Fingerboard Binding Ebony
• Peghead Binding None
• Bridge Pinned ebony base w/ tune-o-matic saddle top (nylon saddles)
• Tailpiece Bigsby B3 Tremolo
• Fingerboard Ebony w/ graduated pearl dots
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Pickups Ron Ellis Ellisonics (custom adjustable height)
• Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow / Orange Drop Treble Bleed
• Knobs Black/Silver or Black/Gold Reflector Top
• Pickup Rings Black Phenolic
• Nut 1 11/16" Delrin
• Scale Length 24 7/8"
• Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon
• Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
• Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings Script logo
• Peghead Profile 470 JL Haircut
• Tuners Relic nickel Waverly with vintage oval buttons (16:1 ratio)
• Wiring  470 Wiring (master volume, two tones)
• Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Pickguard Acrylic Tortoise (1-ply) or Parchment (3-Ply)
• Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black
• Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
• Neck Profile 470 JL (1st Fret 0.850" / 9th Fret 0.955")
• Body Length 17 ⅜”
• Body Depth 1 13/16”
• Lower Bout Width 13 1/2”
• Total Length 38 3/4”
• Case Deluxe hardshell case
• 6 lbs 3 oz
• #26848

For more information on the Collings 470 JL, please contact us.