The Collings I-35 LC in Faded Cherry is a masterful expression of Bill Collings’ unwavering vision for what an electric guitar should be: precise, inspiring, and crafted to stand the test of time. Bill’s influence in the world of high-end guitars reshaped how players think about build quality and tone. His legacy lives on through every detail of the I-35 LC, which showcases his passion for merging vintage tradition with modern craftsmanship.

The I-35 LC starts with a time-honored semi-hollow design featuring a laminate maple top and body, supported by a solid maple center block. This construction offers a remarkable balance of resonance and sustain while controlling unwanted feedback. Finished in a stunning Faded Cherry, the high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer enhances the natural beauty of the wood and will age gracefully over time. Non-grained ivoroid binding outlines the body and fingerboard with understated elegance that speaks to Collings’ dedication to refined details.

The neck is carved from Honduran mahogany and joined to the body with an extra long mortise and tenon for exceptional stability and tonal transfer. Topped with a rosewood fingerboard adorned with mother of pearl long dot inlays, the neck feels familiar and effortless under the fingers. The medium 18 percent nickel-silver frets and a 12-inch radius ensure smooth playability, while the 24 7/8 inch scale length and 1 11/16 inch nut width provide that perfect Collings feel players love.

Every hardware detail serves the goal of tone and reliability. The bridge is a Kluson ABR-1 nickel-plated zinc model with a retaining wire for vintage-correct style, paired with a Kluson stop tailpiece secured by steel studs. Nickel Gotoh tuners with the Collings logo add a touch of class and smooth, accurate tuning. The ebony peghead veneer carries the mother of pearl Collings logo, framed by the signature haircut peghead profile that instantly marks this guitar as a Collings original.

Electronics on the I-35 LC are carefully chosen to capture a dynamic and expressive voice. A pair of Lollar Low Wind Imperial humbuckers deliver the perfect blend of vintage warmth and articulate clarity, controlled by CTS 500K pots, Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors, and wired in classic 50s style. Black top hat knobs and black pickup rings complete the tasteful aesthetic, alongside the black and cream layered pickguard and truss rod cover.

Out of the case, this semi-hollow weighs in at a comfortable 7 pounds 1 ounce, strung with D’Addario NYXL1149 strings for balanced tension and lively tone. The I-35 LC comes protected in a deluxe Ameritage hardshell case, ready for the road, studio, or stage.

Bill Collings built guitars that made people want to play more, and the I-35 LC in Faded Cherry continues that promise with every chord and note. It is not just a guitar, but a lasting piece of his vision for what an electric instrument should be: beautifully crafted, endlessly inspiring, and ready to become part of the player’s musical story for decades to come.

Other specifications include:

• Construction Semi hollow w/ maple center block
• Body Maple laminate
• Top Maple laminate
• Neck Honduran mahogany
• Body Binding Non-grained ivoroid
• Fingerboard Binding    Non-grained ivoroid
• Peghead Binding    None
• 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 (5mm non-tapered)
• Soundhole F-holes (unbound)
• Pickups Lollar Low Wind Imperial Humbuckers
• Pots/Caps CTS 500K/ Jupiter Vintage Yellow
• Knobs Black top hat
• Pickup Rings Black
• Nut 1 11/16"
• 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 Haircut
• Tuners Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
• Wiring 50s style
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Guitar Finish High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Pickguard Black/Cream/Black
• Truss Rod Cover Black/Cream/Black
• Strings D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
• Body Length 17 5/8"
• Body Depth 1 5/8"
• Lower Bout Width 15"
• Total Length 40"
• Case Deluxe Hardshell case by Ameritage
• 7 lbs 1 oz
• #252508

For more information about the Collings I-35 LC, please contact us.