Collings C10-35 - USA 2018

Here is a Collings C10-35, a limited-production acoustic that expands on one of Collings’ most loved compact body designs, offering a fresh tonal voice while maintaining the brand’s renowned build quality and attention to detail. Designed with vintage inspiration and modern precision, it delivers a highly responsive and character-rich playing experience.

This example features ultra-lightweight tonewoods combined with non-scalloped Adirondack bracing and a long cutthrough saddle, producing a dry, punchy tonal character with strong note definition, quick attack, and excellent dynamic response. The compact body size enhances comfort without sacrificing projection or clarity.

This example features a carefully selected premium build approach with lightweight construction and vintage-inspired design elements that contribute to its open, lively resonance and balanced tonal output across all playing styles. The result is a highly expressive instrument with a strong, consistent voice.

Playability is exceptional, with a comfortable neck profile and responsive feel that makes it easy to sustain long playing sessions. The guitar reacts immediately to touch, offering a wide dynamic range and excellent articulation whether fingerpicked or strummed.

Condition is excellent, showing only light signs of use including minor top indentations, light buckle rash on the back, and subtle neck impressions that are barely noticeable. There is light pickguard swirling and minimal fret wear on the first position, with plenty of life remaining overall.