Collings 470 JL - Antiqued Black Top

The Collings 470 Julian Lage - Antiqued Black Top is a masterful blend of vintage soul and modern precision, an instrument that feels as effortless as it does electrifying. Built with a fully hollow Honduran mahogany body and anchored by a trestle block, it offers a resonance that is both airy and articulate, delivering a naturally dynamic response with incredible warmth and sustain. The maple laminate top, finished in a stunning Antique Sunburst, radiates with a timeless elegance, its rich gradient drawing the eye as deeply as the sound draws the ear.

From the first touch, the Honduran mahogany neck, sculpted to the intuitive 470 JL profile (0.850" at the 1st fret / 0.955" at the 9th fret), feels like an extension of the hand, while the ebony fingerboard, bound in sleek ebony and adorned with graduated pearl dot inlays, offers a glassy, responsive playing surface. With a 24 7/8" scale length and 12" radius, every note sings with clarity, and every bend or vibrato move feels natural and expressive. The extra-long mortise & tenon neck joint enhances stability, allowing for maximum resonance and sustain.

At the heart of the 470 JL’s unmistakable voice are the Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups, a revelation in tone—open and chimey with remarkable depth and harmonic complexity. Whether delivering smooth, articulate cleans or pushing into rich, blooming overdrive, these pickups retain an airy liveliness that complements the fully hollow construction. The 470 Wiring configuration, featuring a master volume, two tone controls, and high-quality DiMarzio 500K pots with Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors and an Orange Drop Treble Bleed, ensures every tonal nuance is preserved with stunning clarity.

Adding to its expressive character, the Bigsby B3 vibrato offers smooth, musical pitch modulation, perfect for shimmering chords and emotive lead work. The pinned ebony bridge base with a tune-o-matic saddle top and nylon saddles ensures rock-solid intonation while allowing the strings to breathe with just the right amount of warmth and flexibility. The relic nickel Waverly tuners with vintage oval buttons (16:1 ratio) provide smooth and precise tuning, adding a touch of classic aesthetic charm.

Weighing in at a feather-light 6 lbs 5 oz, the Collings 470 JL is as comfortable as it is inspiring. Every detail, from the non-grained ivoroid body binding to the ebony peghead veneer with a mother-of-pearl Collings script logo, speaks to an instrument built for both visual and sonic perfection. Whether adorned with a 1-ply acrylic tortoise or 3-ply parchment pickguard, this guitar exudes vintage authenticity while pushing into new sonic territories.

Finished in a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the 470 JL - Antiqued Black Top will only grow more beautiful with time, aging gracefully as it develops its own unique patina. Housed in a deluxe hardshell case, this is more than a guitar—it is a testament to Collings’ relentless pursuit of innovation, a tool for players who demand both elegance and sonic excellence. Whether on stage, in the studio, or simply in your hands, the Collings 470 JL is a rare and exquisite instrument, one that feels like home from the very first note.

Other specifications include:

Construction Fully hollow w/ trestle block
Body Solid Honduran mahogany
Top Maple laminate
Neck Honduran mahogany
Body Binding Non-grained ivoroid
Fingerboard Binding Ebony
Peghead Binding None
Bridge Pinned ebony base w/ tune-o-matic saddle top (nylon saddles)
Tailpiece Bigsby vibrato B3
Fingerboard Ebony w/ graduated pearl dots
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Pickups Ron Ellis Ellisonics (custom adjustable height)
Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow / Orange Drop Treble Bleed
Knobs Black/Silver or Black/Gold Reflector Top
Pickup Rings Black Phenolic
Nut 1 11/16" Delrin
Scale Length 24 7/8"
Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon
Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings Script logo
Peghead Profile 470 JL Haircut
Tuners Relic nickel Waverly with vintage oval buttons (16:1 ratio)
Wiring  470 Wiring (master volume, two tones)
Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard Acrylic Tortoise (1-ply) or Parchment (3-Ply)
Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black
Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
Neck Profile 470 JL (1st Fret 0.850" / 9th Fret 0.955")
Body Length 17 ⅜”
Body Depth 1 13/16”
Lower Bout Width 13 1/2”
Total Length 38 3/4”
Case Deluxe hardshell case
6 lbs 5 oz
25620

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