Collings I-35 LC Deluxe Electric Guitar in Walnut

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The Collings I-35 LC Deluxe – Walnut is an exceptional modern semi-hollow electric guitar that gracefully walks the line between classic tone and contemporary refinement. Crafted with relentless attention to detail and a deep respect for tradition, this instrument offers a premium take on the vintage-inspired thinline aesthetic, elevated with luxurious appointments and masterful construction. Whether you're chasing articulate cleans, harmonically rich overdrive, or buttery sustain, the I-35 LC Deluxe delivers all that and more—with an unmistakably elegant edge.

At its core, the I-35 LC Deluxe features a semi-hollow body construction with a solid maple center block, giving you the dynamic resonance of a hollow body paired with the sustain and feedback resistance of a solidbody. The plain maple laminate top, back, and sides offer a classic tonal platform—clear, punchy mids, warm lows, and shimmering highs—with the added responsiveness of a carved semi-hollow design. The Walnut finish, paired with the depth and subtle flame of the maple laminate, gives the guitar a rich, earthy sophistication that's both vintage and timeless.

The Honduran mahogany neck, joined to the body with Collings’ extra-long mortise and tenon neck joint, adds warmth and depth while enhancing resonance and sustain. The 24 7/8" scale length and 12" fingerboard radius make for a comfortable playing feel, ideal for everything from jazz voicings to rock solos. The Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard, adorned with clean dot inlays and bound in grained ivoroid, feels smooth and fast under the fingers, offering a high-end playing experience that’s both precise and luxurious.

Aesthetic touches abound, all tastefully executed with Collings’ signature restraint. Grained ivoroid binding wraps the body, fingerboard, peghead, and even the pickup rings and knobs, tying together the design with vintage-inspired cohesion. The “haircut” peghead veneer is finished in rich ebony and capped with Nickel Gotoh tuners featuring small grained ivoroid buttons and the Collings logo—beautiful, functional, and timeless.

At the heart of this model’s tone are the Lollar Low Wind Imperial humbuckers, meticulously selected to pair with the semi-hollow design. These pickups deliver a vintage-voiced clarity and touch sensitivity that respond beautifully to pick dynamics, amp settings, and pedal interaction. Paired with DiMarzio 500K pots, Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors, and ’50s-style wiring, the electronics are tuned for warmth, articulation, and old-school soul. Whether you're rolling the volume for sweet jazz textures or pushing the front end of a tube amp for gritty blues, the tonal palette is endlessly inspiring.

A Kluson ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece provide rock-solid tuning stability and sustain, and the medium 18% nickel-silver frets ensure smooth bending and precise intonation. Weighing in at 7 lbs 1 oz, the I-35 LC Deluxe feels perfectly balanced whether seated or standing, and its 1 5/8” body depth and 15” lower bout make it remarkably comfortable to play.

Finished in a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, this guitar breathes, ages gracefully, and exudes the type of vintage vibe that collectors and players alike adore. It ships in a deluxe hardshell case, ready for the stage, studio, or your most personal playing space.

With the I-35 LC Deluxe, Collings has once again proven why they are considered one of the finest builders of modern electric guitars. It's a sonic chameleon, a visual stunner, and a player's dream—hand-built in Austin, Texas, and infused with the spirit of vintage tone and contemporary precision. This is not just a guitar—it’s a lifelong musical partner.

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