Collings 470 JL - Antiqued Blonde Top

The Collings 470 JL in Antiqued Blonde Top is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, blending vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern performance. This fully hollow beauty features a solid Honduran mahogany body paired with a maple laminate top, creating a warm, resonant tone with exceptional clarity. The neck, also crafted from Honduran mahogany, is shaped with the 470 JL profile for a supremely comfortable playing experience, while the ebony fingerboard with graduated pearl dots adds a touch of elegance.

Attention to detail is evident in every element, from the ivoroid body binding to the hand-polished high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The Bigsby B3 vibrato tailpiece and pinned ebony base bridge with a tune-o-matic saddle (featuring nylon saddles) provide smooth, expressive tonal control. Equipped with Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups—custom-designed for adjustable height—the guitar offers a tonal palette that's both dynamic and versatile, enhanced by the thoughtfully designed 470 wiring system featuring DiMarzio 500K pots, vintage-inspired capacitors, and a treble bleed circuit.

Relic nickel Waverly tuners with vintage oval buttons add a classic touch to the 470 JL's unique "haircut" peghead design, complete with an ebony veneer and mother-of-pearl Collings script logo. The guitar's acrylic tortoise pickguard, black phenolic pickup rings, and black/gold reflector knobs exude retro charm, perfectly complementing its timeless design. Lightweight at just 6 lbs 4 oz, the 470 JL is as comfortable to hold as it is captivating to hear. Encased in a deluxe hardshell case, this instrument is a true collector's piece and a performer’s dream.

Other specifications include:

Construction Fully hollow w/ trestle block
Body Solid Honduran mahogany
Top Maple laminate
Neck Honduran mahogany
Body Binding Ivoroid
Fingerboard Binding Ebony
Peghead Binding None
Bridge Pinned ebony base w/ tune-o-matic saddle top (nylon saddles)
Tailpiece Bigsby vibrato B3
Fingerboard Ebony w/ graduated pearl dots
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Pickups Ron Ellis Ellisonics (custom adjustable height)
Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow / Orange Drop Treble Bleed
Knobs Black/Silver or Black/Gold Reflector Top
Pickup Rings Black Phenolic
Nut 1 11/16" Delrin
Scale Length 24 7/8"
Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon
Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings Script logo
Peghead Profile 470 JL Haircut
Tuners Relic nickel Waverly with vintage oval buttons (16:1 ratio)
Wiring  470 Wiring (master volume, two tones)
Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard Acrylic Tortoise (1-ply)
Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black
Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
Neck Profile 470 JL (1st Fret 0.850" / 9th Fret 0.955")
Body Length 17 ⅜”
Body Depth 1 13/16”
Lower Bout Width 13 1/2”
Total Length 38 3/4”
Case Deluxe hardshell case
6 lbs 4 oz
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