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The Collings 000-42 Cutaway in Sinker Redwood and Figured Koa stands as a striking example of the refined artistry that defined the work of the late Bill Collings. Known for his relentless pursuit of precision and tone, Collings built a legacy around instruments that balance meticulous craftsmanship with inspiring musicality. This instrument carries that legacy forward with elegance, pairing rare tonewoods and thoughtful construction details into a guitar that is as visually captivating as it is sonically expressive.
At the heart of the guitar is a responsive sinker redwood top, prized for its warmth, sensitivity, and quick dynamic response. Paired with beautifully figured koa back and sides, the result is a voice that blends richness and clarity with a natural sweetness in the midrange. Adirondack spruce pre-war scalloped X bracing, paired with a no tongue brace design, allows the top to resonate freely, delivering remarkable projection and nuance across the entire tonal spectrum.
Visually, the guitar is pure Collings sophistication. Figured koa bindings frame the body, fingerboard, and headstock, while a dazzling 42-style abalone top border and abalone rosette shimmer against the warm redwood grain. Around the back, a detailed mosaic backstrip adds another layer of classic ornamentation. The ebony fingerboard is adorned with elegant 45-style abalone snowflake inlays, leading to a slotted headstock crowned with an intricate abalone torch inlay and gold Waverly tuning machines.
Playability is equally refined. The Honduran mahogany neck features Collings’ comfortable modified V profile and joins the body with their precise mortise and tenon hybrid neck joint. A fully adjustable truss rod ensures long-term stability, while medium 18% nickel-silver frets provide a smooth playing surface. The ebony pyramid bridge, 25 1/2" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 3/16" bridge spacing create a balanced feel suited for both intricate fingerstyle work and articulate flatpicking.
The Venetian cutaway offers effortless access to the upper register, making the instrument as practical as it is beautiful. Finished in a flawless high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer and weighing just 4 lb 1 oz, this guitar feels lively and responsive in the hands. It comes housed in a deluxe hard case, ready to protect an instrument that embodies the timeless craftsmanship and tonal excellence that made Bill Collings one of the most respected luthiers in modern guitar making.
Other specifications include:
- Sinker Redwood Top
- Figured Koa Back & Sides
- Adirondack Spruce Pre-War Scalloped X Brace
- No Tongue Brace
- Figured Koa Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
- 42 Style Abalone Top Border
- Abalone Rosette
- Mosaic Backstrip
- Honduran Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Pyramid Bridge
- Ebony Fingerboard
- 45 Style Abalone Snowflakes Fingerboard Inlay
- Standard Modified V Neck Profile
- Slotted Headstock
- Abalone Torch Headstock Inlay
- Venetian Cutaway
- Gold Waverly Tuning Machines
- Mortise & Tenon Hybrid Neck Joint
- Fully adjustable truss rod
- Medium 18% nickel-silver frets
- High gloss nitro lacquer finish
- Deluxe Hard Case
- 25 1/2" Scale Length
- 1 3/4" Nut Width
- 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
- 4 lb 1 oz
- #35810
For more information on the Collings 000-42 Cutaway, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Collings
- Body Style
- 000, 12 Fret, Cutaway
- Actual Weight
- 4.1
- Condition
- Brand New
- Model
- 0003
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The Collings 000-42 Cutaway in Sinker Redwood and Figured Koa stands as a striking example of the refined artistry that defined the work of the late Bill Collings. Known for his relentless pursuit of precision and tone, Collings built a legacy around instruments that balance meticulous craftsmanship with inspiring musicality. This instrument carries that legacy forward with elegance, pairing rare tonewoods and thoughtful construction details into a guitar that is as visually captivating as it is sonically expressive.
At the heart of the guitar is a responsive sinker redwood top, prized for its warmth, sensitivity, and quick dynamic response. Paired with beautifully figured koa back and sides, the result is a voice that blends richness and clarity with a natural sweetness in the midrange. Adirondack spruce pre-war scalloped X bracing, paired with a no tongue brace design, allows the top to resonate freely, delivering remarkable projection and nuance across the entire tonal spectrum.
Visually, the guitar is pure Collings sophistication. Figured koa bindings frame the body, fingerboard, and headstock, while a dazzling 42-style abalone top border and abalone rosette shimmer against the warm redwood grain. Around the back, a detailed mosaic backstrip adds another layer of classic ornamentation. The ebony fingerboard is adorned with elegant 45-style abalone snowflake inlays, leading to a slotted headstock crowned with an intricate abalone torch inlay and gold Waverly tuning machines.
Playability is equally refined. The Honduran mahogany neck features Collings’ comfortable modified V profile and joins the body with their precise mortise and tenon hybrid neck joint. A fully adjustable truss rod ensures long-term stability, while medium 18% nickel-silver frets provide a smooth playing surface. The ebony pyramid bridge, 25 1/2" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 3/16" bridge spacing create a balanced feel suited for both intricate fingerstyle work and articulate flatpicking.
The Venetian cutaway offers effortless access to the upper register, making the instrument as practical as it is beautiful. Finished in a flawless high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer and weighing just 4 lb 1 oz, this guitar feels lively and responsive in the hands. It comes housed in a deluxe hard case, ready to protect an instrument that embodies the timeless craftsmanship and tonal excellence that made Bill Collings one of the most respected luthiers in modern guitar making.
Other specifications include:
- Sinker Redwood Top
- Figured Koa Back & Sides
- Adirondack Spruce Pre-War Scalloped X Brace
- No Tongue Brace
- Figured Koa Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
- 42 Style Abalone Top Border
- Abalone Rosette
- Mosaic Backstrip
- Honduran Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Pyramid Bridge
- Ebony Fingerboard
- 45 Style Abalone Snowflakes Fingerboard Inlay
- Standard Modified V Neck Profile
- Slotted Headstock
- Abalone Torch Headstock Inlay
- Venetian Cutaway
- Gold Waverly Tuning Machines
- Mortise & Tenon Hybrid Neck Joint
- Fully adjustable truss rod
- Medium 18% nickel-silver frets
- High gloss nitro lacquer finish
- Deluxe Hard Case
- 25 1/2" Scale Length
- 1 3/4" Nut Width
- 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
- 4 lb 1 oz
- #35810
For more information on the Collings 000-42 Cutaway, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Collings
- Body Style
- 000, 12 Fret, Cutaway
- Actual Weight
- 4.1
- Condition
- Brand New
- Model
- 0003
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