The 2020 Collings Baby 1 Custom in Merlot is a captivating blend of artisan craftsmanship, rich tone, and striking aesthetics. As one of the smallest guitars in the Collings lineup, this Baby 1 is a powerhouse of sound in a compact body, delivering an articulate voice and surprising projection. Its Sitka spruce top, paired with Honduran mahogany back and sides, produces a warm, balanced tone with crisp highs and a woody midrange—ideal for fingerstyle playing or intimate performances.

Built to Collings’ legendary standards, this guitar features pre-war scalloped Sitka spruce bracing, ensuring dynamic responsiveness and tonal clarity. The 24 1/8" scale length and modified V-shaped neck carve offer exceptional comfort and playability, while the tortoise body binding with B/W purfling adds a touch of vintage charm. The ebony fingerboard and small belly-style ebony bridge enhance the guitar’s refined look and feel, accented by elegant mother-of-pearl dot inlays on the bridge pins.

Finished in a gorgeous vintage satin nitrocellulose lacquer, the Merlot stain highlights the natural grain of the mahogany, giving the guitar a stunning, understated elegance. Nickel Waverly tuners provide smooth, reliable tuning stability, while the bone nut and saddle ensure optimal resonance and sustain. The professionally installed LR Baggs Anthem pickup takes this Baby 1 Custom to the next level, delivering its natural acoustic tone faithfully in amplified settings.

Perfect for travel, studio work, or stage performances, this Collings Baby 1 Custom is a rare find, combining masterful design, tonal excellence, and unique custom appointments. Whether you’re a collector or a dedicated player, this guitar is an inspiring addition to any arsenal, and its compact size ensures it’s always ready for wherever the music takes you.

Other specifications include:

Top Sitka spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Honduran mahogany
Body Binding Tortoise with B/W purfling
Fingerboard Binding None
Peghead Binding None
Bridge Ebony small belly-style with 2 3/16" spacing
Fingerboard Ebony
Bridge Pins/End Pin Ebony with MOP dot
Nut Bone, 1 3/4"
Saddle Bone, Drop-in
Neck Profile Modified V
Peghead Profile Tapered square
Neck Joint Mortise & tenon hybrid
Truss Rod Fully adjustable
Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer Ebony - No Logo
Tuners Nickel Waverly (16:1 ratio)
Backstrip 1-style (Walnut)
Scale Length 24 1/8"
Brace Material Sitka spruce
Brace Pattern Pre-war scalloped X-brace
Fingerboard Radius 14" - 26" compound
Body Finish Vintage Satin nitrocellulose lacquer
LR Baggs Anthem Pickup Professionally Installed
Case Deluxe Hardshell case by TKL
3 lb 7 oz

31280

For more information on the Collings Baby 1 Custom, please contact us.