Pre-order our incoming Collings 001 14-Fret Traditional with an Adirondack Spruce top and satin finish.
Expected to ship January 2026. To learn more, reach out to Kim at kim@thenorthamericanguitar.com
From Collings: "Our 00 14-Fret series finds the sweet spot between small- and mid-sized instruments while bringing to the table a distinctive voice and character. This Traditional Series variation represents our vintage-inspired approach to voicing and construction, which brings out a fundamental tonality and dry articulation with warmer high-end response. The ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer and lightweight build provide added nuance and responsiveness, making for an exceptionally dynamic and versatile instrument that shines in a variety of playing styles.
Our 1-style (001 14-Fret T) features Honduran mahogany back and sides with tortoise body binding and ebony butt wedge, custom wood top purfling, a walnut backstrip, dot fingerboard inlays, and a simpler 1-style rosette.
Our Traditional series instruments (T) offer a slightly looser, more “broken in” feel and tone, featuring a rounder high end and fuller low midrange, along with our Traditional aesthetic appointments, such as gold MOP inlays and custom wood purflings and rosette. Traditional models also feature an ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer body finish, no tongue brace, and a unique neck construction designed to complement the looser feel and voicing, along with our Traditional neck carve. Due to the vintage-inspired vision for these guitars, Traditional instruments are offered with limited custom options."