Collings 290/ThroBaks - Oxblood #261863

The Collings 290 delivers a masterclass in boutique craftsmanship, blending vintage-inspired tone with modern precision and playability. Built with a solid Honduran mahogany body and neck, this single-cutaway instrument offers exceptional resonance, warmth, and sustain in a sleek, no-frills design that lets its tone speak for itself.

Outfitted with a set of ThroBak P90 52/54 pickups, the 290 captures the unmistakable punch, clarity, and harmonic richness of early ‘50s single-coil tones. From articulate cleans to gritty overdrive, these pickups respond dynamically to your touch, making the guitar equally at home on stage or in the studio. The 50s-style wiring, paired with premium DiMarzio 500K pots and Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors, ensures smooth, expressive control across the full tonal range.

The comfortable C-shaped Honduran mahogany neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard featuring ivoroid long dot inlays, offering a familiar yet refined playing experience. With a 12" radius, medium nickel-silver frets, and a 24 7/8" scale length, the 290 strikes a perfect balance between effortless playability and vintage feel. The extra-long mortise and tenon neck joint enhances sustain and structural integrity, reflecting Collings’ uncompromising attention to detail.

Visually, the deep Oxblood high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish exudes understated elegance, complemented by black top hat knobs, black pickup rings, and a multi-ply black/cream pickguard. The ebony peghead veneer with a mother-of-pearl Collings logo and nickel Gotoh tuners completes the look with subtle sophistication.

Weighing in at just 7 lbs 5 oz, this guitar offers outstanding comfort without sacrificing tonal depth. It ships strung with D’Addario NYXL .011–.049 strings and includes a deluxe hardshell case for maximum protection.

For players seeking boutique quality, vintage character, and flawless build execution, the Collings 290 in Oxblood stands as a truly inspiring instrument.

Specs below!

• Construction Solid body single cutaway
• Body Honduran mahogany
• Neck Honduran mahogany
• Body Binding None
• Fingerboard Binding None
• Peghead Binding None
• Fingerboard Rosewood w/ ivoroid long dots (5mm non-tapered)
• Pickups ThroBak P90 52/54
• Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
• Knobs Black top hat
• Pickup Rings Black
• Nut 1 11/16"
• Scale Length 24 7/8"
• Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon
• Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
• Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo
• Peghead Profile Haircut
• Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
• Wiring 50s style
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Pickguard Black/Cream/Black
• Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black with 290 logo
• Neck Profile C Shape (0.865" @ 1st Fret / 0.967" @ 9th Fret)
• Body Length 17"
• Body Depth 1 5/8"
• Lower Bout Width 13 1/2"
• Total Length 38 1/2"
• Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
• Case Deluxe Hardshell case
• 7 lbs 5 oz
• #261863

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