Details
The long and narrow body shape of the new Collings Parlor is inspired by some of the earliest steel string guitar designs that form the roots of the modern acoustic guitar family tree. First popularized in the late 19th century, this diminutive guitar has often been overlooked in favor of its larger and louder descendants, but the parlor body style is once again finding its way into the hands of players who appreciate its exceptional tonal balance and responsiveness, as well as its portability and comfortable feel.
Named for what we now call the “living room”, this guitar comes from an era when friends would gather at home to make music before an evening’s entertainment could be readily broadcast, televised or streamed. While it may at first glance seem to be a relic of the past, today with music often being recorded in the living rooms of home studios, streamed from house concerts, and broadcast from tiny desks, perhaps this charismatic and beautiful sounding little guitar has once again found its moment to shine.
Specs
-
Back sides
Honduran Mahogany
-
Bracing
Custom Traditional Series scalloped X-brace (no tongue brace)
-
Bridge
Ebony
-
Fingerboard
Ebony
-
Frets to body
12
-
Inlay
Gold Pearl
-
Neck material
Honduran Mahogany
-
Nut width
1 3/4"
-
Scale length
24 7/16"
-
Top material
Sitka Spruce
-
Tuners
Waverly
-
Case type
Original Hardshell
-
Serial number
36604
-
SKU
COLPAR1T-36604
-
UPC
172162
