Sale Pending-Waterloo by Collings WL-14L - Jet Black #3932

The Waterloo by Collings WL-14L in Jet Black is a faithful modern interpretation of the Depression-era small-body flattop, delivering an unapologetically direct and expressive acoustic voice with vintage soul and modern reliability. Finished in a striking Jet Black semi-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the guitar maintains a refined, understated aesthetic while allowing the instrument to resonate with remarkable openness. A solid spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides provides a tonal foundation that is dry, immediate, and highly responsive, with a focused midrange and strong fundamental presence that excels in roots-oriented styles.

Traditional ladder bracing defines the WL-14L’s unmistakable character, producing a punchy attack, quick decay, and woody harmonic complexity that recalls early American blues and folk instruments. Ivoroid binding around the top and soundhole adds a touch of vintage elegance, while the tigerstripe celluloid pickguard, ebony bridge pins, and stenciled Waterloo logo reinforce its pre-war inspired design language.

The solid mahogany neck is carved into a prominent V profile, offering a substantial yet comfortable grip that feels authentic to early twentieth-century acoustic guitars. With a 24 7/8-inch scale length, 1 3/4-inch ebony nut, and 12-inch fingerboard radius, the instrument provides a familiar and balanced playing feel suited to both fingerstyle nuance and driving rhythm work. The Indian rosewood fingerboard features understated 6 mm acrylic dot inlays and medium 18% nickel-silver frets, combining vintage simplicity with dependable modern playability. An adjustable truss rod adds practical stability and setup flexibility without compromising its traditional character.

An ebony bridge with 2 3/8-inch spacing and a bone drop-in saddle ensure excellent vibration transfer and dynamic responsiveness, enhancing the guitar’s natural resonance and clarity. Golden Age Restoration tuners complete the package with smooth, stable tuning performance and period-correct styling that complements the instrument’s vintage-inspired design.

Weighing just 3 pounds, 8 ounces, the WL-14L is exceptionally lightweight and immediately responsive, making it an ideal companion for expressive, intimate playing. It includes a fitted hard case for secure storage and transport. With its dry, woody tone and authentic vintage voice, this Waterloo by Collings WL-14L stands as a compelling tribute to early American acoustic guitar design, offering a deeply musical experience rooted in tradition yet refined for the modern player.

Other specifications include:

• Top: Solid spruce
• Back/Sides: Solid mahogany
• Color: Vintage-style Sunburst or Jet Black
• Binding: Ivoroid bound top and soundhole
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• Tuners: Golden Age Restoration
• Bracing: Ladder
• Pickguard: Tigerstripe celluloid
• Body Finish: Semi-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Neck: Solid mahogany
• Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
• Bridge: Ebony with 2 3/8" spacing
• Nut: 1 3/4" ebony nut
• Saddle: Bone drop-in
• Neck Support: Adjustable truss rod
• Fingerboard Inlays: 6mm acrylic dots
• Neck Profile: Prominent "V" shape
• Logo: Stenciled Waterloo
• Scale Length: 24 7/8"
• Fret Wire: Medium 18% nickel-silver
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Truss Rod Neck: Yes
• Hard Case
• 3 lbs 8 oz
• #3932

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