2020 Collings I-35 LC with Throbaks Aged Blonde
Offered here is one of the most sought-after semi-hollow electrics, a Collings I-35 LC built in 2020 and in very good condition. This example has been given Collings' factory finish aging and upgraded Throbak PAF-style humbuckers. You will see various iterations of the Collings I-35 in our inventory from time to time as this is easily one of the best semi-hollow electrics currently being built.
Being an 'LC' model this instrument has a laminated maple body, which many players prefer because it is said that laminated wood bodies resist feedback a bit better than solid wood and has a more focused tone. This beauty is finished in Aged Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer and has been lightly aged at the factory. Collings’ aging process consists of very discrete finish checking and artificial oxidation of the hardware and plastics which gives this guitar a slightly "broken-in" look and feel. Collings now refers to this model as the I-35 LC Vintage.
This guitar is incredibly resonant and has a total weight of just 6.8 pounds. The neck is made of Mahogany and has a 24-7/8" string scale, a medium/fat C-shape with depth measurements of .865" at the first fret and .975" at the twelfth fret. The Indian Rosewood fretboard has a 12" radius, a 1-11/16" nut, medium frets and ivoroid binding. The electronics consist of optional Throbak SLE-101 Plus humbuckers, 500K DiMarzio pots, Jupiter Vintage Yellow caps and a 50's style wiring setup. The bridge is a Kluson ABR-1 and the tuners are Gotohs with aged ivoroid buttons.
Play this guitar and you will recognize the Gibson ES formula, but with a precision and consistency that Gibson has never been able to match. Like virtually all the guitars Collings builds, this I-35 feels like it was carved from a single piece of wood. Few guitars at any price are any easier to play! The tone is superb - please check out the brief sound sample provided. This guitar has a fat, woody voice that can be as smooth as silk or as gritty and thick as any LP out there - just add gain!
This guitar has been played but remains in very good condition. The pickguard shows some scuffing from play and there are a few tiny dings in addition to the factory applied aging. The frets have been leveled and show no evidence of wear. It comes in the original Collings/Ameritage case with the original paperwork.
A new example of this model with the aged finish and Throbak pickups is now priced at just over $8K. This 2020 model year guitar can be yours for quite a bit less. For many players, this is a guitar that beats the Gibson ES series at its own game. Make this beauty yours today!
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