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The Collings Guitars 0001 in Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Koa is the kind of instrument that reminds you why Bill Collings became one of the most revered names in modern lutherie. Bill Collings built his company on an uncompromising pursuit of precision, tone, and consistency, refusing to accept the idea that handcrafted instruments had to sacrifice refinement for character. Every Collings guitar carries that philosophy forward: clean, exacting craftsmanship paired with a voice that feels deeply alive in your hands.
This particular 0001 is an extraordinary expression of that legacy. At its heart is a stunning Old Growth Sinker Sitka Spruce top, a tonewood prized not simply for its rarity, but for the maturity already embedded within it. Recovered from old riverbeds after decades submerged underwater, sinker spruce develops a remarkable responsiveness and warmth that newer spruce tops often spend years trying to achieve. The result is a guitar that feels “played in” from the very first note, offering a dry, open character with exceptional depth, effortless projection, and a beautifully seasoned fundamental tone. Combined with Adirondack pre-war scalloped bracing, the top delivers tremendous dynamic range and headroom while maintaining the touch sensitivity and nuance that define a great 12-fret 000.
The koa back and sides add another layer of sophistication to the voice. Richly figured and visually captivating, koa brings articulate trebles, focused mids, and a sweetness that complements the mature character of the sinker spruce perfectly. Together, the woods create a tonal palette that is balanced yet expressive, capable of delicate fingerstyle articulation and surprisingly authoritative flatpicked power.
The traditional 12-fret design gives the guitar a slightly shifted bridge position that enhances warmth and resonance, producing a fuller low end and a relaxed, blooming response. A Honduran mahogany neck with a modified V profile offers an effortless vintage-inspired feel, while the ebony fingerboard and ebony pyramid bridge contribute clarity, sustain, and precision. The slotted headstock with volute, tortoise body binding, black and white wood purfling, walnut backstrip, and mother-of-pearl Collings logo all speak to the understated elegance that defines Collings craftsmanship.
Every detail reflects intentional design: the mortise and tenon hybrid neck joint for stability and tonal transfer, nickel Waverly slot-head tuners for smooth and reliable tuning performance, and a high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the guitar to breathe and age gracefully over time.
At just 4 pounds even, this Collings 0001 feels incredibly alive in the hands. Responsive, resonant, and deeply musical, it captures the spirit of Bill Collings’ lifelong mission: building instruments without compromise, where extraordinary materials and flawless craftsmanship serve the music first.
Other specifications include:
- Sinker Sitka Spruce Top
- Koa Back & Sides
- Adirondack Pre-War Scalloped Bracing
- Honduran Mahogany Neck
- Tortoise Body Binding
- Black/White Wood Top Purfling
- 1-style Walnut Backstrip
- Slotted Headstock with Volute
- Mother of Pearl Colling Headstock Logo Inlay
- Ebony Headstock Veneer
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Ebony Pyramid-style Bridge
- Mortise & Tenon Hybrid Neck Joint
- 20 Frets, Neck Joins Body at 12th Fret
- Modified V Neck Profile
- Medium 18% Nickel-Silver Fretwire
- Mother of Pearl Dot Fingerboard Inlays
- Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
- Ebony Bridge Pins & End Pin
- Nickel Waverly Slot-Head Tuners with 16:1 Ratio
- Recommended String Gauge - D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"-.053")
- Body Length: 20 1/4"
- Body Depth at Side: 4 1/8"
- Lower Bout Width: 15"
- Total Length: 39 1/2"
- 14"-26" Compound Fingerboard Radius
- 1 3/4" Nut Width
- 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
- 25.4" Scale Length
- High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Tortoise-style Celluloid Pickguard
- Hard Case
- 4 lb 0 oz
- 36623
For more information about the Collings 0001, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Collings
- Body Style
- 000
- Actual Weight
- 4.0
- Condition
- Brand New
- Series
- 12-Fret Series
- Model
- 0001
- Body Style
- 12 Fret
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- No
- Series
- Standard
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The Collings Guitars 0001 in Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Koa is the kind of instrument that reminds you why Bill Collings became one of the most revered names in modern lutherie. Bill Collings built his company on an uncompromising pursuit of precision, tone, and consistency, refusing to accept the idea that handcrafted instruments had to sacrifice refinement for character. Every Collings guitar carries that philosophy forward: clean, exacting craftsmanship paired with a voice that feels deeply alive in your hands.
This particular 0001 is an extraordinary expression of that legacy. At its heart is a stunning Old Growth Sinker Sitka Spruce top, a tonewood prized not simply for its rarity, but for the maturity already embedded within it. Recovered from old riverbeds after decades submerged underwater, sinker spruce develops a remarkable responsiveness and warmth that newer spruce tops often spend years trying to achieve. The result is a guitar that feels “played in” from the very first note, offering a dry, open character with exceptional depth, effortless projection, and a beautifully seasoned fundamental tone. Combined with Adirondack pre-war scalloped bracing, the top delivers tremendous dynamic range and headroom while maintaining the touch sensitivity and nuance that define a great 12-fret 000.
The koa back and sides add another layer of sophistication to the voice. Richly figured and visually captivating, koa brings articulate trebles, focused mids, and a sweetness that complements the mature character of the sinker spruce perfectly. Together, the woods create a tonal palette that is balanced yet expressive, capable of delicate fingerstyle articulation and surprisingly authoritative flatpicked power.
The traditional 12-fret design gives the guitar a slightly shifted bridge position that enhances warmth and resonance, producing a fuller low end and a relaxed, blooming response. A Honduran mahogany neck with a modified V profile offers an effortless vintage-inspired feel, while the ebony fingerboard and ebony pyramid bridge contribute clarity, sustain, and precision. The slotted headstock with volute, tortoise body binding, black and white wood purfling, walnut backstrip, and mother-of-pearl Collings logo all speak to the understated elegance that defines Collings craftsmanship.
Every detail reflects intentional design: the mortise and tenon hybrid neck joint for stability and tonal transfer, nickel Waverly slot-head tuners for smooth and reliable tuning performance, and a high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the guitar to breathe and age gracefully over time.
At just 4 pounds even, this Collings 0001 feels incredibly alive in the hands. Responsive, resonant, and deeply musical, it captures the spirit of Bill Collings’ lifelong mission: building instruments without compromise, where extraordinary materials and flawless craftsmanship serve the music first.
Other specifications include:
- Sinker Sitka Spruce Top
- Koa Back & Sides
- Adirondack Pre-War Scalloped Bracing
- Honduran Mahogany Neck
- Tortoise Body Binding
- Black/White Wood Top Purfling
- 1-style Walnut Backstrip
- Slotted Headstock with Volute
- Mother of Pearl Colling Headstock Logo Inlay
- Ebony Headstock Veneer
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Ebony Pyramid-style Bridge
- Mortise & Tenon Hybrid Neck Joint
- 20 Frets, Neck Joins Body at 12th Fret
- Modified V Neck Profile
- Medium 18% Nickel-Silver Fretwire
- Mother of Pearl Dot Fingerboard Inlays
- Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
- Ebony Bridge Pins & End Pin
- Nickel Waverly Slot-Head Tuners with 16:1 Ratio
- Recommended String Gauge - D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"-.053")
- Body Length: 20 1/4"
- Body Depth at Side: 4 1/8"
- Lower Bout Width: 15"
- Total Length: 39 1/2"
- 14"-26" Compound Fingerboard Radius
- 1 3/4" Nut Width
- 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
- 25.4" Scale Length
- High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Tortoise-style Celluloid Pickguard
- Hard Case
- 4 lb 0 oz
- 36623
For more information about the Collings 0001, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Collings
- Body Style
- 000
- Actual Weight
- 4.0
- Condition
- Brand New
- Series
- 12-Fret Series
- Model
- 0001
- Body Style
- 12 Fret
- Strings
- 6
- Pickup
- No
- Series
- Standard
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