Details
An early Collings C10, dated 2/93 on the label, and signed by Bill Collings. It's been played a LOT, as evidenced by the wear to the neck finish and to the top (see photos). Not too long ago it was given a partial refret (up to the 12th) so it plays just fine. This is from the early days of Collings before Bill tackled mandolins, ukes, or electrics, and it was still a small crew. Is that why this C10 sounds so good? Or is it all the hours it's been played? We don't know, but while it has seen lots of playing it never got bounced or bashed, the only crack, if you can call it that, is the center seam of the top opening a bit as shown. Pickup is a Fishman Matrix (active). Original case is in great shape, which is a small mystery considering how much the guitar got played.
Specs
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Back sides
Indian Rosewood
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Binding
Ivoroid
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Bracing
Pre-war scalloped X-brace
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
C
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Nut width
1 11/16"
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Pickup type
Fishman Matrix
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Rosette
Ivoroid with b/w purfling
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Scale length
25 1/2"
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Top material
Sitka Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Schaller
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Year
1993
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
678
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SKU
COLC10DLX-678
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UPC
141447
