The Collings OM2A Hill Country Sunburst stands as a deeply expressive tribute to the vision of the late Bill Collings, blending old-world craftsmanship with a forward-thinking approach to tone. Built with Collings’ innovative Hill Country construction and voicing, this OM captures a more open, broken-in character right out of the case, delivering warmth, depth, and a responsiveness that feels alive in the player’s hands.

At its foundation is a masterfully selected Adirondack spruce top, paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides. This classic tonewood combination is elevated by the Hill Country scalloped X-bracing, crafted from Sitka spruce and designed without a tongue brace for enhanced top movement. The result is a voice that is rich and articulate, with a dry, woody fundamental, airy overtones, and a beautifully balanced dynamic range that suits both fingerstyle nuance and assertive flatpicking. The Hill Country build lends a subtly aged tonal character, as if the instrument has already spent decades opening up.

The Honduran mahogany neck features the Hill Country “Vintage Now” profile, a slightly smaller carve that feels immediately comfortable while retaining a familiar, broken-in sensibility. A compound ebony fingerboard, bound in ebony and inlaid with gold mother-of-pearl short diamonds and squares, offers a refined playing surface with a 14" to 26" radius that encourages effortless movement across the entire scale. The aged bone nut and cutthrough saddle further enhance clarity and sustain, while the ebony belly-style bridge and matching pins maintain a cohesive tonal platform.

Visually, the Hill Country Sunburst finish is nothing short of captivating. The ultra-thin high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer allows the instrument to resonate freely while showcasing the top’s natural beauty. Ivoroid body binding, a hand-poured tortoise pickguard with matching rosette ring, and the understated ebony peghead veneer—left unadorned on the front with a discreet stamped logo on the back—reflect a restrained elegance that rewards close inspection. Relic nickel Waverly tuners complete the vintage-inspired aesthetic with smooth, reliable performance.

With a 25 1/2" scale length and an OM body measuring 15" wide, 19 1/4" long, and 4" deep, this instrument strikes a perfect balance between comfort and projection. Weighing in at just 4 lbs 3 oz, it feels featherlight yet substantial, resonating effortlessly with every note. Outfitted with D’Addario EJ-16 strings and housed in a deluxe hardshell case, this Collings is ready for the stage, studio, or the quiet moments where its voice can truly be appreciated.

The OM2A Hill Country is more than a guitar, it is a refined, soulful instrument that carries forward the legacy of Bill Collings with every note it sings.