Waterloo by Collings WL-S #3988

The Waterloo WL-S is a beautifully crafted small-bodied acoustic guitar that captures the spirit, simplicity, and character of early American instruments while delivering the refined craftsmanship expected from Collings. Designed with a vintage-inspired approach, the WL-S combines traditional construction, carefully selected tonewoods, and a wonderfully responsive voice that feels instantly familiar and inspiring.

Featuring a solid spruce top paired with solid cherry back and sides, the WL-S produces a balanced and expressive tonal response with clear highs, warm mids, and a focused low end. The vintage-inspired ladder bracing gives the guitar a distinctive voice with excellent projection, quick response, and the charming character associated with classic ladder-braced acoustics. Finished in a beautiful Vintage Iced Tea Sunburst with a semi-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, this instrument has the look and feel of a well-loved vintage guitar while offering modern reliability and playability.

The solid mahogany neck features a vintage-correct Soft V profile and a slotted headstock, providing a comfortable and authentic playing experience. An Indian rosewood fingerboard with 6mm acrylic dot inlays pairs beautifully with the 24 7/8 inch scale length, medium 18% nickel-silver fret wire, and 1 3/4 inch bone nut for a smooth, effortless feel. An adjustable truss rod provides long-term stability, while the ebony pyramid bridge with 2 3/8 inch spacing, ebony bridge pins, and bone cut-through saddle enhance resonance, sustain, and tonal clarity.

Every detail of the WL-S reflects Waterloo's commitment to vintage-inspired craftsmanship. Ivoroid binding on the top and soundhole adds a touch of classic elegance, while the stenciled Waterloo logo, Golden Age Restoration tuners, and clean, pickguard-free design maintain the guitar's authentic old-world aesthetic.

Weighing just 3 lbs. 5 oz., the Waterloo WL-S is lightweight, lively, and exceptionally comfortable, making it an ideal companion for fingerstyle playing, blues, roots, and songwriting. Complete with a hard case, this Waterloo acoustic delivers the unmistakable charm of a vintage instrument with the craftsmanship and attention to detail that define Collings.

Other specifications include:

• Top Solid Spruce
• Back/Sides Solid Cherry
• Bracing Vintage-Inispired Ladder Bracing
• Color Vintage Iced Tea Sunburst
• Binding Ivoroid Bound Top and Soundhole
• Bridge Ebony Pyramid with 2 3/8" Spacing
• Bridge Pins Ebony
• Saddle Bone Cutthrough
• Pickguard None
• Body Finish Semi-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• Neck Solid Mahogany w/ Slotted Headstock
• Fingerboard Indian Rosewood
• Nut 1 3/4" Bone Nut
• Neck Support Adjustable Truss Rod
• Fiingerboard Inlays 6mm Acrylic Dots
• Neck Profile Vintage Correct "Soft V" Shape
• Scale Length 24 7/8"
• Fret Wire Medium 18% Nickel-Silver
• Logo Stenciled Waterloo
• Tuners Golden Age Restoration
• Hard Case
• 3 lbs 5 oz
• #3988

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