This AAA Brazilian Rosewood Collings CW dates to 2006 and features the highest grade Brazilian rosewood that was available from Collings at the time. That deep, full Brazilian rosewood tone, with the added projection and response of the large sound hole design is present, and sounds fantastic. The Adirondack top has broken-in nicely, with all the added headroom one would expect from the upgraded top, without any sort of new guitar stiffness. The Brazilian is both perfectly quarter sawn and beautifully colored. The Adirondack Spruce top is of a similar quality, the most select set of wood from the Texas builder.
This is the large sound hole model similar to the famous Martin D28 owned by both Clarence White and Tony Rice. There is expected finish sinkage which is common, along with minor playwear and a few minor surface swirling and scratches. There is a small bit of finish that has delaminated where the sides meet the neck (see photos) This is a guitar that has been properly cared for and enjoyed. A stunningly beautiful example of the highest level of craftsmanship and materials. Here in Excellent condition, with minimal fretwear, this CW includes the original hardshell case.
14-Fret Dreadnought with Pre-War scalloped bracing and no tongue brace a nitrocellulose finish
Select Adirondack Spruce top with large soundhole, Grained Ivoroid and Wood Nitrate rosette, and Dalmation-style celluloid pickguard
AAA Select Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with grained Ivoroid binding, Herringbone trim and matching 2-style backstop
25 1/2" Scale length
Mahogany neck with Modified V profile
Ebony Fingerboard
1 23/32” Bone Nut
Cut-through bone saddle with 2 1/4" string spacing
