Collings 620 - Iced Tea Sunburst #25025

The Collings 620 in Iced Tea Sunburst is a striking expression of precision, restraint, and tonal authority, built in the spirit of a man who never accepted “good enough.” The late Bill Collings set a standard that reshaped modern guitar making, and every 620 that leaves Austin today carries that same uncompromising vision forward. This is not nostalgia, it is continuity. His philosophy lives on in every line, every joint, every note.

At its core, the 620 is a masterclass in balance. The semi-hollow construction with a maple center block gives it a unique voice, airy and resonant, yet focused and controlled when pushed. Honduran mahogany forms the body and neck, delivering warmth and midrange depth, while the premium flamed maple top adds snap, clarity, and undeniable visual drama beneath the rich Iced Tea Sunburst finish. The tortoise binding and acrylic pickguard tie the whole aesthetic together with a subtle vintage nod that never feels forced.

The feel is where Collings separates itself. The extra-long mortise and tenon neck joint ensures exceptional stability and transfer of vibration, while the 24 7/8 inch scale length and 470 JL neck profile strike a perfect middle ground between comfort and substance. The rosewood fingerboard with MOP long dots and a 12 inch radius invites fluid movement across all registers, whether you are digging in or laying back.

Hardware and electronics are chosen with the same level of intent. Lollar Low Wind Imperials provide a nuanced, articulate take on classic humbucker tone, open and dynamic with impressive touch sensitivity. Paired with DiMarzio 500K pots and Jupiter Vintage Yellow caps, the 50s style wiring delivers smooth, musical control across the full sweep. The Kluson ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece keep things grounded and responsive, while Waverly tuners with ebony buttons offer rock-solid tuning and a refined tactile feel.

Every detail matters here. From the ebony peghead veneer with the inlaid Collings logo to the Davies Radio knobs and black phenolic pickup rings, nothing is arbitrary. Even the choice of Delrin for the nut and NYXL strings speaks to consistency and performance.

Weighing in at just over seven pounds, the 620 is alive in your hands, resonant, responsive, and ready. It is a modern electric with old-world discipline behind it. A guitar that does not chase trends, but quietly outclasses them.

Other specifications include:

• Construction Semi hollow w/ maple center block
• Body Honduran mahogany
• Top Premium Flamed Maple
• Neck Honduran mahogany
• Body Binding Tortoise
• Bridge Kluson ABR-1(nickel-plated zinc w/ retaining wire)
• Tailpiece Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs)
• Fingerboard Rosewood w/ MOP long dots
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Pickups Lollar Low Wind Imperials
• Pots/Caps DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
• Knobs Davies Radio
• 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 logo
• Peghead Profile Flipped Haircut
• Tuners Nickel Waverly with ebony buttons (16:1 ratio)
• Wiring  50s Style
• Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Pickguard Acrylic Tortoise (1-ply)
• Truss Rod Cover Ebony
• Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
• Neck Profile 470 JL (1st Fret 0.865" / 9th Fret 0.967")
• Body Length 19 3/16”
• Body Depth 1 5/8”
• Lower Bout Width 15”
• Total Length 40”
• Case Deluxe hardshell case
• 7 lbs 6 oz
• 25025

For more information on the Collings 620, please contact us.

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