Collings 470 JL - Antiqued Blonde Top #26885

The Collings 470 JL in Antiqued Blonde is a distinctive hollowbody electric guitar that brings vintage character and modern precision together in a remarkably elegant package. Built fully hollow with a trestle block, the instrument features a solid Honduran mahogany body, maple laminate top, and Honduran mahogany neck, creating a resonant foundation with warmth, clarity, and exceptional dynamic response. Its Antiqued Blonde finish is rendered in hand-aged nitrocellulose lacquer, giving the guitar the visual depth and character of a cherished vintage instrument while retaining the refinement and precision of Collings craftsmanship. Non-grained ivoroid body binding and an acrylic tortoise one-ply or parchment three-ply pickguard complete its understated vintage aesthetic.

The playing experience is shaped by an ebony fingerboard with graduated pearl dots and a comfortable 12" radius, paired with a 24 7/8" scale length, medium 18% nickel-silver frets, and a 1 11/16" Delrin nut. The neck features an extra long mortise and tenon joint and a distinctive 470 JL Haircut peghead profile, finished with an ebony veneer and MOP Collings Script logo. Relic nickel Waverly tuners with vintage oval buttons and a 16:1 ratio provide precise tuning control with period-inspired elegance. A Bigsby B3 vibrato adds expressive pitch movement, while the pinned ebony bridge base carries a Tune-o-matic saddle top fitted with nylon saddles for a smooth, articulate response.

At the heart of the 470 JL are custom adjustable-height Ron Ellis Ellisonics pickups, voiced to complement the naturally resonant character of the fully hollow construction. CTS 500K pots and Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors are paired with Collings 470 wiring, offering a master volume and two individual tone controls for a broad and intuitive range of sounds. Black phenolic pickup rings and a choice of black and silver or black and gold reflector-top knobs reinforce the guitar's vintage-inspired personality. A black, cream, and black truss rod cover adds another subtle period detail, while the guitar is strung with D'Addario NYXL1149 strings in .011" to .049" gauge.

Weighing 6 lbs 0 oz, the Collings 470 JL is an instrument with an unmistakable presence, balancing hollowbody resonance, electric guitar authority, and carefully considered vintage appointments. From its Antiqued Blonde finish and Bigsby vibrato to the nylon-saddled bridge, pearl fingerboard markers, Waverly tuners, and Ron Ellis pickups, every element contributes to an instrument that feels both familiar and uniquely refined. Complete with a deluxe hardshell case, this 470 JL is a beautifully crafted interpretation of the classic hollowbody electric, designed for players who appreciate expressive tone, tactile response, and timeless character.

Other specifications include:

• Construction Fully hollow w/ trestle block
• Body Solid Honduran mahogany
• Top Maple laminate
• Neck Honduran mahogany
• Body Binding Non-grained ivoroid
• Fingerboard Binding Ebony
• Peghead Binding None
• Bridge Pinned ebony base w/ tune-o-matic saddle top (nylon saddles)
• Tailpiece Bigsby vibrato B3
• Fingerboard Ebony w/ graduated pearl dots
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Pickups Ron Ellis Ellisonics (custom adjustable height)
• Pots/Caps CTS 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
• Knobs Black/Silver or Black/Gold Reflector Top
• Pickup Rings Black Phenolic
• Nut 1 11/16" Delrin
• Scale Length 24 7/8"
• Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon
• Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
• Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings Script logo
• Peghead Profile 470 JL Haircut
• Tuners Relic nickel Waverly with vintage oval buttons (16:1 ratio)
• Wiring 470 Wiring (master volume, two tones)
• Guitar Finish Antiqued nitrocellulose lacquer
• Pickguard Acrylic Tortoise (1-ply) or Parchment (3-Ply)
• Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black
• Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
• Case Deluxe hardshell case
• 6 lbs 0 oz
• #26885

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