Collings SoCo Deluxe/ThroBaks Electric Guitar in Tobacco Sunburst

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The Collings SoCo Deluxe in Tobacco Sunburst stands as a brilliant tribute to the uncompromising standards and visionary spirit of the late Bill Collings—one of the most respected names in modern guitar building. Bill’s legacy is built on a simple but profound philosophy: build every instrument as if it were the only one that matters. That relentless devotion to quality, tone, and meticulous craftsmanship has made Collings guitars synonymous with precision, elegance, and musical inspiration. The SoCo Deluxe embodies this ethos, capturing the sweet spot between vintage semi-hollow tone and modern playability, all wrapped in a timeless aesthetic that only Collings can deliver.

At its core, the SoCo Deluxe is a masterclass in semi-hollow design. Its Honduran mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation, while a beautifully flamed maple top brings articulate highs and a rich visual depth accentuated by a classic Tobacco Sunburst finish. A solid maple center block runs through the body, striking the perfect balance between airy hollowbody resonance and the sustain and feedback resistance of a solidbody. The graceful F-holes remain unbound for an understated vintage touch, letting the guitar’s impeccable woods and lines speak for themselves.

Every detail on this guitar is carefully considered and flawlessly executed. The neck, also carved from Honduran mahogany, joins the body with an extra-long mortise and tenon joint—ensuring strength, sustain, and remarkable resonance. The fingerboard is Madagascar rosewood, smooth and stable, bound in elegant grained ivoroid that extends to the body, peghead, and even the custom pickup rings. Medium 18% nickel-silver frets, a 12" radius, and a nut width of 1 11/16" make for a comfortable, familiar feel, while the 24 7/8" scale length brings a slightly slinkier response that invites expressive bends and intricate phrasing.

Tonally, the SoCo Deluxe roars with vintage authority thanks to a pair of ThroBak PG102 MXV pickups—renowned for delivering that coveted PAF clarity, warmth, and bite. With DiMarzio 500K pots and Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors wired in a classic ’50s style circuit, you get an open, dynamic sound that rewards every nuance of your playing. The Kluson ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece, both nickel-plated, provide vintage vibe and rock-solid stability, while the nickel Gotoh tuners adorned with the Collings logo hold pitch with refined elegance.

From the black-and-white top purfling to the custom grained ivoroid top hat knobs and truss rod cover, every element is steeped in thoughtful detail. The iconic Collings “Haircut” peghead is dressed in an ebony veneer, finished with a Mother-of-Pearl logo and parallelogram inlay—a subtle mark of distinction. Finished in a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer that lets the wood breathe and age gracefully, the SoCo Deluxe weighs in at a perfectly balanced 7 lbs 8 oz and ships safely in a deluxe hardshell case.

The Collings SoCo Deluxe in Tobacco Sunburst isn’t just another guitar—it’s a continuation of Bill Collings’ remarkable legacy. It’s a reminder that in the right hands, craftsmanship and tone can be elevated to art. Whether you’re leaning into sweet jazz chords, biting blues runs, or classic rock grit, this instrument is ready to inspire—and built to last a lifetime and beyond.

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