Description

Get ready to turn heads and shake walls with the Collings I-35 LC Vintage in Faded Cherry—a guitar that’s built for players who demand nothing less than pure, unfiltered badassery. This is the vintage-inspired semi-hollow that screams character, blending classic tone and modern playability into a high-performance machine that’s as deadly as it is beautiful.

Let’s start with the heart of this beast: a semi-hollow body crafted from maple laminate and a maple/spruce center block, delivering the perfect balance of punch and warmth. That center block keeps feedback in check, giving you all the resonance without the extra noise. The Honduran mahogany neck feels fast and smooth, bringing rock-solid sustain that holds notes until you say otherwise.

Under the hood, Throbak ESG-102B pickups bring vintage humbucker growl with jaw-dropping clarity and detail. Paired with DiMarzio 500K pots and Luxe Bumblebee caps, this wiring setup oozes 50s mojo, letting you dial in tones from gritty blues to searing rock leads with absolute precision. And with the Kluson ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece, you get the classic look with modern stability and intonation that won’t budge.

The aesthetics? Pure vintage swagger. Finished in Faded Cherry high-gloss nitro, this I-35 looks like it stepped straight out of a ’60s album cover—aged just right for that worn-in vibe without sacrificing durability. The ivoroid binding and MOP inlays on a rich rosewood fingerboard are pure eye candy, and every detail, down to the Gotoh tuners and black/cream pickguard, screams craftsmanship.

Coming in at just under 7 pounds, this guitar feels feather-light yet solid in your hands, making it the ultimate weapon for long sets, heavy solos, and everything in between. And with the included Ameritage hardshell case, it’s ready to go wherever the music takes you.

If you’re looking for killer tone, unrivaled sustain, and vintage style with a modern edge, the Collings I-35 LC Vintage is ready to rock as hard as you can. Step up, plug in, and let this Faded Cherry devil roar.

Other specifications include:
Construction Semi hollow w/ maple/spruce 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)
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Soundhole F-holes (unbound)
Pickups Throbak ESG-102B
Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Luxe Bumblebee
Knob Gold Reflector Top Knobs
Pickup Rings 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
Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged)
Pickguard Black/Cream/Black
Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black
Strings D'Addario NYXL1046 (.010" - .046")
Case Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage
Body Length 17 5/8"
Body Depth 1 5/8"
Lower Bout Width 15"
Total Length 40"
I-35 LC Vintage Neck Profile (0.845 @ 1st Fret / 0.947" @ 9th Fret)
Hard Case
6 lbs 13 oz