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Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Case Card for Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
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The Collings OM-42 Deep Body in Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose stands as a refined expression of everything the Collings name has come to represent: precision, restraint, and a relentless pursuit of tone. It also carries forward the legacy of Bill Collings, whose influence on the modern acoustic guitar world remains profound. Bill was never interested in nostalgia for its own sake. Instead, he took the most revered pre-war ideas and rebuilt them with exacting consistency, raising the bar for what a boutique production instrument could be. That philosophy lives clearly in this instrument.

Within the Collings lineup, the Standard Series occupies a deliberate middle ground that many players find to be the sweet spot. Compared to the looser, more overtly vintage-voiced Traditional Series, the Standard Series offers a touch more focus and clarity, with a quicker, more articulate response. Against the Hill Country Series, which leans into a stripped-down, earthy character with minimal adornment and a raw tonal edge, the Standard Series presents a more polished and balanced voice, paired with elegant appointments. This OM-42 Deep Body embodies that balance beautifully, delivering both refinement and power without sacrificing nuance.

At its core is an Old Growth Sitka spruce top, chosen for its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio and dynamic range. It is paired with Adirondack spruce pre-war scalloped X bracing, notably built without a tongue brace, allowing the top to move more freely and respond with a lively, open character. The deep body, measuring 4 3/4 inches at the lower bout, adds a surprising degree of low-end authority and air movement to the traditionally balanced OM platform, giving the guitar a broader tonal footprint without losing its signature clarity.

The use of Bois de Rose for the back and sides elevates this instrument into rare territory. This material is not simply uncommon, it is extraordinarily selective. Only sets with exceptional visual and tonal properties ever meet Collings’ standards. The result is a voice that blends the complexity and overtone richness of the finest rosewoods with a focused, piano-like articulation. It adds depth and color without clouding the note, making it equally compelling for fingerstyle work and flatpicked passages.

Visually, the guitar reflects its 42-style inspiration with restraint and precision. A 42-style abalone top border and abalone rosette frame the top with understated brilliance, while the mosaic backstrip and grained ivoroid bindings provide classic structure. The ebony fingerboard carries 45-style abalone snowflake inlays, leading to an abalone torch headstock inlay that completes the aesthetic with quiet authority. Every detail feels intentional, never excessive.

The Honduran mahogany neck features a Standard Modified V profile that offers both comfort and a subtle vintage feel in the hand. With a 25 1/2 inch scale length, 1 3/4 inch nut width, and 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing, the setup strikes a versatile balance that accommodates a wide range of playing styles. The ebony fingerboard and bridge, gold Waverly tuning machines, and fully adjustable truss rod round out a build focused on long-term reliability and precision. The mortise and tenon hybrid neck joint ensures stability while preserving resonance, and the high gloss nitro lacquer finish allows the instrument to age and open up gracefully over time.

Weighing in at just 4 pounds 11 ounces, this guitar feels alive in the hands. It is responsive, expressive, and deeply musical across the entire register.

This is not just a beautifully appointed OM. It is a carefully voiced instrument that reflects decades of refinement, rare materials used with purpose, and a design philosophy shaped by one of the most respected builders the acoustic guitar world has known.

Other specifications include:

  • Old Growth Sitka Spruce Top
  • Bois de Rose Back & Sides
  • Adirondack Spruce Pre-War Scalloped X Brace
  • No Tongue Brace
  • Grained Ivoroid Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
  • 42 Style Abalone Top Border
  • Abalone Rosette
  • Mosaic Backstrip
  • Honduran Mahogany Neck
  • Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
  • 45 Style Abalone Snowflakes Fingerboard Inlay
  • Abalone Torch Headstock Inlay
  • Standard Modified V Neck Profile
  • Solid Headstock
  • 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
  • Deep Body - 4 3/4" at Lower Bout
  • 25 1/2" Scale Length
  • 1 3/4" Nut Width
  • 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
  • 4 lb 11 oz
  • #36222

For more information on the Collings OM-42 Deep Body, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Collings
Body Style
OM
Actual Weight
4.11
Condition
Brand New
Model
OM-42
Strings
6
Pickup
No
Series
Standard

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Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Case Card for Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Case for Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose

Product Videos

Play
Collings OM1A Hill Country-Adirondack Spruce & Honduran Mahogany - No Talking Demo with Matt Chulka
Play
2024 – Collings 0002H – Baked Sitka Spruce & Indian Rosewood (Basic Demo)

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The Collings OM-42 Deep Body in Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose stands as a refined expression of everything the Collings name has come to represent: precision, restraint, and a relentless pursuit of tone. It also carries forward the legacy of Bill Collings, whose influence on the modern acoustic guitar world remains profound. Bill was never interested in nostalgia for its own sake. Instead, he took the most revered pre-war ideas and rebuilt them with exacting consistency, raising the bar for what a boutique production instrument could be. That philosophy lives clearly in this instrument.

Within the Collings lineup, the Standard Series occupies a deliberate middle ground that many players find to be the sweet spot. Compared to the looser, more overtly vintage-voiced Traditional Series, the Standard Series offers a touch more focus and clarity, with a quicker, more articulate response. Against the Hill Country Series, which leans into a stripped-down, earthy character with minimal adornment and a raw tonal edge, the Standard Series presents a more polished and balanced voice, paired with elegant appointments. This OM-42 Deep Body embodies that balance beautifully, delivering both refinement and power without sacrificing nuance.

At its core is an Old Growth Sitka spruce top, chosen for its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio and dynamic range. It is paired with Adirondack spruce pre-war scalloped X bracing, notably built without a tongue brace, allowing the top to move more freely and respond with a lively, open character. The deep body, measuring 4 3/4 inches at the lower bout, adds a surprising degree of low-end authority and air movement to the traditionally balanced OM platform, giving the guitar a broader tonal footprint without losing its signature clarity.

The use of Bois de Rose for the back and sides elevates this instrument into rare territory. This material is not simply uncommon, it is extraordinarily selective. Only sets with exceptional visual and tonal properties ever meet Collings’ standards. The result is a voice that blends the complexity and overtone richness of the finest rosewoods with a focused, piano-like articulation. It adds depth and color without clouding the note, making it equally compelling for fingerstyle work and flatpicked passages.

Visually, the guitar reflects its 42-style inspiration with restraint and precision. A 42-style abalone top border and abalone rosette frame the top with understated brilliance, while the mosaic backstrip and grained ivoroid bindings provide classic structure. The ebony fingerboard carries 45-style abalone snowflake inlays, leading to an abalone torch headstock inlay that completes the aesthetic with quiet authority. Every detail feels intentional, never excessive.

The Honduran mahogany neck features a Standard Modified V profile that offers both comfort and a subtle vintage feel in the hand. With a 25 1/2 inch scale length, 1 3/4 inch nut width, and 2 1/4 inch bridge spacing, the setup strikes a versatile balance that accommodates a wide range of playing styles. The ebony fingerboard and bridge, gold Waverly tuning machines, and fully adjustable truss rod round out a build focused on long-term reliability and precision. The mortise and tenon hybrid neck joint ensures stability while preserving resonance, and the high gloss nitro lacquer finish allows the instrument to age and open up gracefully over time.

Weighing in at just 4 pounds 11 ounces, this guitar feels alive in the hands. It is responsive, expressive, and deeply musical across the entire register.

This is not just a beautifully appointed OM. It is a carefully voiced instrument that reflects decades of refinement, rare materials used with purpose, and a design philosophy shaped by one of the most respected builders the acoustic guitar world has known.

Other specifications include:

  • Old Growth Sitka Spruce Top
  • Bois de Rose Back & Sides
  • Adirondack Spruce Pre-War Scalloped X Brace
  • No Tongue Brace
  • Grained Ivoroid Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
  • 42 Style Abalone Top Border
  • Abalone Rosette
  • Mosaic Backstrip
  • Honduran Mahogany Neck
  • Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
  • 45 Style Abalone Snowflakes Fingerboard Inlay
  • Abalone Torch Headstock Inlay
  • Standard Modified V Neck Profile
  • Solid Headstock
  • 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
  • Deep Body - 4 3/4" at Lower Bout
  • 25 1/2" Scale Length
  • 1 3/4" Nut Width
  • 2 1/4" Bridge Spacing
  • 4 lb 11 oz
  • #36222

For more information on the Collings OM-42 Deep Body, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Collings
Body Style
OM
Actual Weight
4.11
Condition
Brand New
Model
OM-42
Strings
6
Pickup
No
Series
Standard

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Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Case Card for Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Case for Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose

Product Videos

Play
Collings OM1A Hill Country-Adirondack Spruce & Honduran Mahogany - No Talking Demo with Matt Chulka
Play
2024 – Collings 0002H – Baked Sitka Spruce & Indian Rosewood (Basic Demo)

Downloads

Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Case Card for Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Case for Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose
Collings OM42 Deep Body Acoustic guitar with Old Growth Sitka Spruce and Bois de Rose

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