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The Collings 003G 42 Style in Jet Black is a mesmerizing blend of elegance, tonal richness, and artisanal mastery. This small-bodied treasure features a German spruce top, renowned for its articulate responsiveness, paired with exotic cocobolo back and sides that deliver a lush, full-bodied tonal character with shimmering overtones. Adirondack spruce pre-war scalloped braces lend a vintage warmth and dynamic depth, while the Honduran mahogany neck adds stability and resonance.

Wrapped in ivoroid binding that traces the body, fingerboard, and headstock, this guitar exudes refinement. The 42-style abalone top border and dazzling abalone rosette radiate opulence, perfectly complemented by the jet-black finish that heightens its allure. The exotic ebony headstock veneer with a torch inlay and the tapered square headstock profile with a volute demonstrate the meticulous attention to detail that defines Collings' craftsmanship.

The ebony fingerboard, with its compound radius (14"–26"), and the modified V neck profile ensure effortless playability, making this guitar as comfortable as it is stunning. Gold Waverly tuners add a touch of luxury, while the bone drop-in saddle and ebony bridge pins with abalone dots ensure impeccable tonal transfer and sustain. A 3-style chevron backstrip adds understated charm to the rear, completing the guitar’s visual perfection.

Finished with high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer on the body and polyester resin on the neck, the 003G boasts a silky smooth, mirror-like sheen. Topped off with a tortoise pickguard and weighing just 4 lbs 2 oz, this heirloom-quality instrument is a marvel to behold and a dream to play. Encased in a deluxe hardshell case, the Collings 003G 42 Style is the epitome of luxury, craftsmanship, and tonal excellence.

Other features include:

  • German Spruce Top
  • Cocobolo Back & Sides
  • Adirondack Spruce Pre-War Scalloped Braces
  • Honduran Mahogany Neck
  • Body Binding Ivoroid Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
  • 42 Style Abalone Top Border
  • Abalone Rosette
  • Ebony Belly Bridge
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • Exotic Ebony Headstock Veneer
  • Torch Headstock Inlay
  • Compound Fingerboard Radius 14" - 26"
  • Modified V Neck Profile
  • Tapered Square Headstock Profile with Volute
  • Mortise & Tenon Hybrid Neck Joint
  • Bone Drop-in Saddle
  • Ebony Pins with Abalone Dots
  • Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
  • Medium 18% Nickel-Silver Frets
  • Gold Waverly Tuning Machines
  • 3-style (Chevron) Backstrip
  • High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish
  • High Gloss Polyester Resin Neck Finish
  • Tortoise Pickguard
  • Strings D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053")
  • Modified V Neck Profile (0.870" @ 1st Fret / 0.952" @ 9th Fret)
  • 24 7/8" Scale Length
  • 1 3/4" Nut Width
  • 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
  • Deluxe hardshell Case
  • 4 lbs 2 oz
  • 34207

For more information about the Collings 003G, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Collings
Body Style
00
Actual Weight
4.2
Model
003
Condition
Brand New

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Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo - Jet Black

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The Collings 003G 42 Style in Jet Black is a mesmerizing blend of elegance, tonal richness, and artisanal mastery. This small-bodied treasure features a German spruce top, renowned for its articulate responsiveness, paired with exotic cocobolo back and sides that deliver a lush, full-bodied tonal character with shimmering overtones. Adirondack spruce pre-war scalloped braces lend a vintage warmth and dynamic depth, while the Honduran mahogany neck adds stability and resonance.

Wrapped in ivoroid binding that traces the body, fingerboard, and headstock, this guitar exudes refinement. The 42-style abalone top border and dazzling abalone rosette radiate opulence, perfectly complemented by the jet-black finish that heightens its allure. The exotic ebony headstock veneer with a torch inlay and the tapered square headstock profile with a volute demonstrate the meticulous attention to detail that defines Collings' craftsmanship.

The ebony fingerboard, with its compound radius (14"–26"), and the modified V neck profile ensure effortless playability, making this guitar as comfortable as it is stunning. Gold Waverly tuners add a touch of luxury, while the bone drop-in saddle and ebony bridge pins with abalone dots ensure impeccable tonal transfer and sustain. A 3-style chevron backstrip adds understated charm to the rear, completing the guitar’s visual perfection.

Finished with high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer on the body and polyester resin on the neck, the 003G boasts a silky smooth, mirror-like sheen. Topped off with a tortoise pickguard and weighing just 4 lbs 2 oz, this heirloom-quality instrument is a marvel to behold and a dream to play. Encased in a deluxe hardshell case, the Collings 003G 42 Style is the epitome of luxury, craftsmanship, and tonal excellence.

Other features include:

  • German Spruce Top
  • Cocobolo Back & Sides
  • Adirondack Spruce Pre-War Scalloped Braces
  • Honduran Mahogany Neck
  • Body Binding Ivoroid Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
  • 42 Style Abalone Top Border
  • Abalone Rosette
  • Ebony Belly Bridge
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • Exotic Ebony Headstock Veneer
  • Torch Headstock Inlay
  • Compound Fingerboard Radius 14" - 26"
  • Modified V Neck Profile
  • Tapered Square Headstock Profile with Volute
  • Mortise & Tenon Hybrid Neck Joint
  • Bone Drop-in Saddle
  • Ebony Pins with Abalone Dots
  • Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
  • Medium 18% Nickel-Silver Frets
  • Gold Waverly Tuning Machines
  • 3-style (Chevron) Backstrip
  • High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish
  • High Gloss Polyester Resin Neck Finish
  • Tortoise Pickguard
  • Strings D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053")
  • Modified V Neck Profile (0.870" @ 1st Fret / 0.952" @ 9th Fret)
  • 24 7/8" Scale Length
  • 1 3/4" Nut Width
  • 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
  • Deluxe hardshell Case
  • 4 lbs 2 oz
  • 34207

For more information about the Collings 003G, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Collings
Body Style
00
Actual Weight
4.2
Model
003
Condition
Brand New

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Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black
Collings 003G 42 Style - German Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar in Jet Black

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