Sale Pending - Collings City Limits Jazz - Blonde

The Collings City Limits Jazz – Blonde is a masterclass in elegance, tone, and effortless playability, capturing the soul of a classic archtop while delivering the responsiveness and clarity that only Collings can achieve. With a fully hollow thin-line Honduran mahogany body, solid spruce top, and exquisite high-gloss blonde nitrocellulose finish, this guitar radiates vintage charm and modern refinement in equal measure. Every detail, from the non-grained ivoroid binding to the delicate curves of its bound S-holes, speaks of an instrument built for players who demand both sophistication and sonic depth.

Designed to sing with warmth, articulation, and dynamic sensitivity, the Lollar Johnny Smith neck pickup delivers a smooth, rounded attack with a clarity that lends itself beautifully to everything from smoky jazz chords to expressive, lyrical single-note runs. The adjustable ebony bridge and ebony tailpiece further refine the resonance, allowing for a natural, woody response that feels as alive as it sounds. Beneath the gracefully bound ebony pickguard, discreet thumbwheel controls (500K pots, .047 ceramic capacitor) allow for seamless tonal adjustments without interrupting the guitar’s sleek aesthetic.

The Honduran mahogany neck, fitted with an extra-long mortise & tenon joint, ensures stability and sustain, while the 12" radius ebony fingerboard, adorned with luminous MOP Broken Glass inlays, invites fluid, expressive phrasing. The refined yet substantial feel of the 1 11/16" nut width and medium nickel-silver frets make every note bloom with clarity, while the Deluxe Flared Haircut peghead, topped with an ebony veneer and matching MOP Broken Glass inlay, is the perfect finishing touch of understated luxury. Smooth and precise tuning stability is provided by Nickel Gotoh tuners with the Collings logo, ensuring that every note lands exactly where you intend.

With its compact 1 5/8" body depth, 15" lower bout width, and a feather-light 4 lbs 14 oz weight, the City Limits Jazz is a dream to hold and play, offering effortless balance whether seated or standing. The sum of its parts creates an instrument that is neither strictly traditional nor overly modern but something far greater—an inspired, fluid, and expressive extension of the player. From the smoky glow of a late-night club to the clarity of the studio, this guitar isn’t just an instrument; it’s a statement.

Other features include:

• Construction Fully hollow parallel braced, thin line
• Body Honduran mahogany
• Top Solid spruce
• Neck Honduran mahogany
• Body Binding Non-grained ivoroid
• Fingerboard Binding Non-grained ivoroid
• Peghead Binding Non-grained ivoroid
• Bridge Adjustable ebony
• Tailpiece Ebony
• Fingerboard Ebony w/ MOP Broken Glass
• Soundhole S-holes (bound)
• Pickups Single Lollar Johnny Smith (neck)
• Pots/Caps Thumbwheel 500K pots/.047 ceramic capacitor
• Knobs Thumbwheels under pickguard
• Pickup Rings Black
• Nut 1 11/16"
• Scale Length 25 1/2"
• Neck Joint Extra long mortise & tenon
• Frets Medium 18% nickel-silver
• Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo and Broken Glass
• Peghead Profile Deluxe Flared Haircut
• Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
• Wiring  Modern
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Pickguard Ebony w/ non-grained ivoroid binding
• Truss Rod Cover Ebony
• Strings D'Addario EJ21 (.012" - .052")
• Body Length: 19 1/2"
• Body Depth at Side: 1 5/8"
• Lower Bout Width: 15"
• Total Length: 40 3/4"
• Collings deluxe hardshell case
• 4 lbs 14 oz
• #23200

For more information about the Collings CL Jazz, please contact us.

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