Meet the guitar that proves “signature model” can still mean something truly special. The Collings 470 JL in Antiqued Black is the result of years of obsessive refinement between Collings and Julian Lage—built from the sound up, not just spec’d on paper. Fully hollow yet incredibly controlled thanks to its trestle block design, this guitar delivers an airy, articulate voice with surprising punch and feedback resistance. Paired with a set of Ron Ellis Ellisonics, it responds with an almost acoustic-like sensitivity—every nuance, every touch, every dynamic shift is right there under your fingers. At just over 6 pounds, it feels alive in your hands, and with a Bigsby B3 onboard, it’s as expressive as it is inspiring. This is one of those rare instruments that doesn’t just sound incredible—it changes the way you play.
Specs:
Finish: Antiqued Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz
Construction: Fully hollow body with trestle block
Body: Solid Honduran mahogany
Top: Maple laminate
Neck: Honduran mahogany
Neck Joint: Extra long mortise and tenon
Fingerboard: Ebony with graduated pearl dot inlays
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Nut Width: 1 11/16" (Derlin)
Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
Binding: Non-grained ivoroid body binding
Bridge: Pinned ebony base with tune-o-matic top (nylon saddles)
Tailpiece: Bigsby B3 vibrato
Pickups: Ron Ellis Ellisonics (custom adjustable height)
Electronics: DiMarzio 500K pots with Jupiter Vintage Yellow caps
Pickup Rings: Black phenolic
Tuners: Relic nickel Waverly (16:1) with vintage oval buttons
Pickguard: Acrylic tortoise
Case: Deluxe hardshell case with case candy included
A masterclass in touch, tone, and craftsmanship—the 470 JL isn’t just a guitar you own, it’s one you grow into.
