Collings 470 JL Julian Lage Signature – Blonde – Rare Factory Trapeze Tailpiece

For sale is my Collings 470 JL Julian Lage Signature in Blonde, fitted with the comparatively rare factory Collings trapeze tailpiece rather than the more usual Bigsby.

This is an exceptionally light, resonant and responsive guitar. Its fully hollow, trestle-block construction gives it a wonderfully open and acoustic quality, while the Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups provide excellent clarity, dynamics and note separation.

The trapeze version is particularly light and has a direct, lively response. It should appeal to anyone interested in the 470 JL who does not want the additional weight or feel of a Bigsby.

The guitar is in excellent condition and perfect working order, with a few minor cosmetic marks consistent with careful use. It has been kept and played at home during my ownership.

Originally supplied by Coda Music, I’’m selling solely because I’m substantially downsizing my guitar collection.

Key specifications:

• Serial number: 47025626
• Fully hollow construction with trestle block
• Honduran mahogany body and neck
• Maple laminate top
• Ebony fingerboard with graduated pearl dots
• 24 7/8-inch scale length
• 12-inch fingerboard radius
• Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups
• Factory Collings trapeze tailpiece
• Pinned ebony bridge base with tune-o-matic saddle top and nylon saddles
• Master volume and individual tone controls
• Waverly tuners
• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish

Included are the original Collings deluxe hardshell case, original Collings warranty and serial-number card, and Collings cloth.

Collection from Bristol is strongly preferred. Inspection and a proper demonstration are very welcome. Fully insured, tracked and signed-for UK delivery can also be arranged.