Presenting the Collings SJ, this one is the Maple Back and Sides version, in natural.
The SJ is Collings's version of what is commonly called a small Jumbo. Although the 16 inch lower bout is slightly wider than a dreadnought, and the sides almost as deep, the tight curve at the waist creates in a very different sound chamber. SJs, especially examples in maple, typically have a more pronounced midrange response when compared to a dreadnought. Players looking for the bass and overall volume of a large guitar, but with lots of treble clarity and midrange crunch, often find just what they need in the curvaceous SJ.
Hand Voiced: From the starting point of the wood's density and rigidity, each acoustic guitar top is hand selected, evaluated, and graduated to its own unique thickness; maximizing the tonal potential of each top.
SJ Tonewoods: The Collings SJ is constructed of all solid woods that are acquired, acclimated, and hand selected by master luthiers here at our shop. The SJ includes a premium flame maple back and sides with a black/white maple backstrip as standard.
Playability: A combination of exacting PLEK machine leveling and hand fret dressing ensures consistently excellent playability and a silky fret feel.
Finish: By meticulously hand-sanding between coats, our nitrocellulose lacquer finishes measure between .005” and .007” in final thickness, maximizing acoustic response while providing excellent protection and aesthetics.
Precision Tuning: Premium Waverly open-gear tuners offer exceptional tuning stability and smooth reliable operation with a vintage aesthetic.
SJ Appointments: The SJ features a fully bound top, back, neck and haircut-style peghead with black/white top purfling.
SJ Neck Profile: Each SJ features a comfortable medium-fat C shaped neck profile with 2 3/16 inch string spacing.
Make It Your Own: With a wide variety of custom inlays, nut widths, neck profiles, and tone wood options; a Collings instrument can be configured to perfectly match your playing style and aesthetic preference.
Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN 34760.
Top: Sitka spruce
Back & Sides: European maple
Neck: European maple
Body Binding: Ivoroid with b/w/b/w/b purfling
Fingerboard Binding: .100" ivoroid with b/w purfling
Peghead Binding: .100" ivoroid with b/w purfling
Bridge: Ebony modern-style with 2 3/16" spacing
Fingerboard: Ebony with MOP Modern Diamonds
Fingerboard Radius: 14" - 26" compound
Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP dot
Nut: Bone, 1 11/16"
Saddle: Bone, drop-in
Neck Profile: C-shape
Peghead Profile: Haircut
Neck Joint: Mortise & tenon hybrid
Truss Rod: Fully adjustable
Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings logo
Tuners: Nickel Waverly
Backstrip: Maple mosaic
Rosette: Ivoroid with b/w purfling
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Brace Material: Sitka spruce
Brace Pattern: Pre-war scalloped X-brace
Body Finish: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard: Tortoise
Strings: D'Addario EJ-17 (.013"- .056")
Case: Deluxe hardshell case by TKL
*Actual measurements may vary slightly due to hand-sanding and finishing variables.
Dimensions
Body Length: 20 1/8"
Body Depth: 4 1/2"
Lower Bout Width: 16"
Total Length: 41"
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