Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo - Jet Black

The Collings 003G 42 Style in Jet Black is a mesmerizing blend of elegance, tonal richness, and artisanal mastery. This small-bodied treasure features a German spruce top, renowned for its articulate responsiveness, paired with exotic cocobolo back and sides that deliver a lush, full-bodied tonal character with shimmering overtones. Adirondack spruce pre-war scalloped braces lend a vintage warmth and dynamic depth, while the Honduran mahogany neck adds stability and resonance.

Wrapped in ivoroid binding that traces the body, fingerboard, and headstock, this guitar exudes refinement. The 42-style abalone top border and dazzling abalone rosette radiate opulence, perfectly complemented by the jet-black finish that heightens its allure. The exotic ebony headstock veneer with a torch inlay and the tapered square headstock profile with a volute demonstrate the meticulous attention to detail that defines Collings' craftsmanship.

The ebony fingerboard, with its compound radius (14"–26"), and the modified V neck profile ensure effortless playability, making this guitar as comfortable as it is stunning. Gold Waverly tuners add a touch of luxury, while the bone drop-in saddle and ebony bridge pins with abalone dots ensure impeccable tonal transfer and sustain. A 3-style chevron backstrip adds understated charm to the rear, completing the guitar’s visual perfection.

Finished with high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer on the body and polyester resin on the neck, the 003G boasts a silky smooth, mirror-like sheen. Topped off with a tortoise pickguard and weighing just 4 lbs 2 oz, this heirloom-quality instrument is a marvel to behold and a dream to play. Encased in a deluxe hardshell case, the Collings 003G 42 Style is the epitome of luxury, craftsmanship, and tonal excellence.

Other features include:

German Spruce Top
Cocobolo Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Pre-War Scalloped Braces
Honduran Mahogany Neck
Body Binding Ivoroid Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
42 Style Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Ebony Belly Bridge
Ebony Fingerboard
Exotic Ebony Headstock Veneer
Torch Headstock Inlay
Compound Fingerboard Radius 14" - 26"
Modified V Neck Profile
Tapered Square Headstock Profile with Volute
Mortise & Tenon Hybrid Neck Joint
Bone Drop-in Saddle
Ebony Pins with Abalone Dots
Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
Medium 18% Nickel-Silver Frets
Gold Waverly Tuning Machines
3-style (Chevron) Backstrip
High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish
High Gloss Polyester Resin Neck Finish
Tortoise Pickguard
Strings D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053")
Modified V Neck Profile (0.870" @ 1st Fret / 0.952" @ 9th Fret)
24 7/8" Scale Length
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
Deluxe hardshell Case
4 lbs 2 oz
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