Wow again. Another incredible instrument from Collings. Personally I have a SoCo 15, but this 16 makes me want one of these as well.
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Construction |
Semi hollow w/ maple center block |
| Body | Maple laminate |
| Top | Maple laminate |
| Neck | Honduran mahogany |
| Body Binding | Non-grained ivoroid |
| Fingerboard Binding | Non-grained ivoroid |
| Peghead Binding | None |
| Bridge | Kluson ABR-1(nickel-plated zinc w/ retaining wire) |
| Tailpiece | Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs) |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood w/ MOP long dots (5mm non-tapered) |
| Soundhole | F-holes (unbound) |
| Pickups | Lollar Low Wind Imperial Humbuckers |
| Pots/Caps | CTS 500K/ Jupiter Vintage Yellow |
| Knobs | Amber or black top hat |
| Pickup Rings | Cream or black |
| Nut | 1 11/16" |
| Scale Length | 24 7/8" |
| Neck Joint | Extra long mortise & tenon |
| Frets | Medium 18% nickel-silver |
| Peghead Veneer | Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo |
| Peghead Profile | Haircut |
| Tuners | Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo |
| Wiring | 50s style |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
| Guitar Finish | High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Pickguard | Black/Cream/Black |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black/Cream/Black |
| Strings | D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049") |
| Case |
Deluxe Hardshell case by Ameritage |
Dimensions
| Body Length | 20 1/4" |
| Body Depth | 1 5/8" |
| Lower Bout Width | 16" |
| Total Length | 42 5/8" |
Neck Profile

*Actual measurements may vary slightly due to hand-sanding and finishing variables.