The Collings OM2 A HC Hill Country takes the familiar OM platform and shifts it toward a more fundamental, roots-forward tonal character. Built with an Adirondack spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, this model delivers strong note separation, a dry low end, and a focused midrange that avoids the overly complex overtone content typical of standard rosewood builds. The Hill Country voicing pushes this even further—offering a warmer, woodier response with a quick attack and controlled highs that sit exceptionally well in a mix or ensemble setting.
Highlights
Adirondack spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides for headroom, clarity, and strong fundamental response
Hill Country voicing for a warmer, drier, and more focused tonal profile compared to standard Collings builds
OM body size for balance, articulation, and versatility across fingerstyle and flatpicking
Ivoroid binding with traditional 2-style appointments including diamonds & squares inlays
Hand-poured Hill Country pickguard, rosette, and matching appointments for a cohesive boutique aesthetic
Specifications
Body
Body Shape: OM (Orchestra Model)
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Bracing: Hill Country Scalloped X-Bracing
Binding: Ivoroid
Backstrip: 2-Style Zipper
Rosette: Multi-Ring (Hill Country hand-poured style)
Finish: High-Gloss Nitrocellulose
Color: Natural
Neck
Neck Material: Honduran Mahogany
Neck Profile: Hill Country (C to Modified V)
Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon Hybrid
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: Compound (14"–26")
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Inlays: Diamonds & Squares
Peghead Veneer: Ebony (stamped logo on rear)
Hardware
Bridge: Ebony Belly Bridge (2 3/16" spacing)
Nut: Bone
Saddle: Bone (Drop-In)
Tuners: Waverly (Nickel)
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Electronics
None
Miscellaneous
Strings: D’Addario (.012–.053)
Pickguard: Hill Country Hand-Poured Tortoise
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
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