2016 Collings OM2HG - German Spruce & Indian Rosewood #25989

The 2016 Collings OM2HG is an extraordinary expression of modern lutherie, blending vintage inspiration with uncompromising craftsmanship. Built for discerning musicians who appreciate exceptional tonal balance and effortless playability, this Orchestra Model delivers the unmistakable refinement that has made Collings one of the world's most respected boutique guitar builders. Every element is thoughtfully executed, creating an instrument that is equally captivating in appearance, inspiring in hand, and unforgettable in voice.

At the heart of the guitar is a responsive German spruce top, prized for its remarkable sensitivity, dynamic headroom, and expressive tonal complexity. Complementing the top are Indian rosewood back and sides, producing a rich, piano-like low end, articulate mids, and shimmering trebles wrapped in beautiful harmonic overtones. Pre-war scalloped Adirondack spruce X bracing and the no tongue brace design allow the soundboard to resonate with exceptional freedom, giving the guitar an open, mature character with outstanding projection and remarkable clarity across the entire tonal spectrum.

Elegant vintage appointments enhance its timeless aesthetic. Grained ivoroid body binding, classic herringbone top purfling, the IV, tortoise, IV and black and white rosette, and the distinctive Style 2 zipper backstrip reflect Collings' dedication to traditional craftsmanship. A flawless high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish highlights the natural beauty of the tonewoods while allowing the instrument to breathe and age gracefully.

The Honduran mahogany neck is carved to Collings' comfortable Modified V profile, offering a confident vintage feel that remains inviting through long playing sessions. The ebony fingerboard features elegant short pattern diamonds and squares inlays and a compound radius from 14 to 26 inches for exceptional comfort and precision from the first fret to the last. Its 25.5 inch scale length, 1 3/4 inch nut width, and 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing provide outstanding playability for both fingerstyle and flatpicking techniques.

Built with Collings' mortise and tenon hybrid neck joint and a fully adjustable truss rod, the OM2HG offers lasting structural integrity and precise adjustability. Medium 18 percent nickel silver frets ensure smooth performance, while the ebony belly bridge is fitted with matching ebony bridge pins and end pin accented with mother of pearl dots. The stained exotic ebony peghead veneer features the iconic mother of pearl Collings logo, complemented by premium nickel Waverly tuning machines with a smooth 16:1 gear ratio for exceptional tuning stability.

Adding outstanding versatility, this OM2HG is equipped with the LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system, faithfully capturing the guitar's natural warmth, clarity, and dynamic response for amplified performance. With discreet onboard volume and tone controls, it delivers a transparent, organic voice that translates beautifully on stage, in the studio, or anywhere exceptional acoustic sound is required.

Finished with a tortoise pickguard, high gloss polyester resin neck finish, factory D'Addario EJ-16 strings, and weighing just 4 pounds 9 ounces, this 2016 Collings OM2HG remains remarkably light, responsive, and resonant. Complete with its original hard case, it is an exceptional example of the Collings Traditional Series, offering world-class craftsmanship, timeless aesthetics, and an inspiring voice that continues to reward every performance.

Other specifications Include:

• German Spruce Top
• Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
• Pre-War Scalloped X-Brace Adirondack Spruce Braces
• No Tongue Brace
• Grained Ivoroid Body Binding
• Herringbone Top Purfling
•  IV/Tort/IV & B/W Purflings Rosette
• 2 Style Zipper Backstrip
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Exotic Ebony Headstock Veneer
• Ebony Fingerboard
• Short Pattern Diamonds & Squares Fingerboard Inlay
• Ebony Belly Bridge
• Ebony Bridge Pins/End Pin with MOP dot
• Modified V Neck Profile
• Mortise & Tenon Hybrid Neck Joint
• Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
• Medium 18% Nickel-Silver Frets
• Nickel Waverly Tuning Machines
• Neck Joint Mortise & tenon hybrid
• Truss Rod Fully adjustable
• Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
• Peghead Veneer Stained Exotic Ebony with MOP Collings logo
• Tuners Nickel Waverly (16:1 ratio)
• 14" - 26" Compound Fingerboard Radius
• Body Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Neck Finish High gloss polyester resin
• Pickguard Tortoise
• LR Baggs Anthem VTC Pickup
• Strings D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053")
• Hard Case
• 25.5" Scale Length
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
• 4 lb 9 oz
• #25989

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