Collings 71 M - Olympic White

The Collings 71 M in Olympic White carries the unmistakable presence of a modern classic, a guitar shaped by the precision and vision that define the Collings electric line. Its ash body brings a sense of lively resonance and quick response, framed by an antiqued nitrocellulose lacquer finish that settles over the contours like a familiar vintage photograph. At first glance it feels iconic. In the hands, it feels unmistakably Collings.

A slab sawn hard maple neck meets the body with a carefully engineered mortise and tenon joint, creating a connection that is both stable and deeply musical. The soft V profile is shaped to invite effortless movement, measuring 0.840 inches at the first fret and 0.921 inches at the ninth. A rosewood fingerboard completes the feel, guided by 5 millimeter non tapered dots and a comfortable ten inch radius. Narrow tall nickel silver frets offer articulate phrasing and clean bends across the 25 and one half inch scale length. Kluson Supreme tuners sit neatly in the Collings six inline headstock, set against an ebony veneer inlaid with the mother of pearl Collings logo.

The voice of the 71 M is a study in versatility and clarity. A Lollar JM style P 90 in the bridge brings a biting edge with harmonic bloom while the Blademaster in the neck offers a smooth, full response with remarkable definition. A three way blade switch guides the conversation between them, with a series and parallel option on tap for added dimension. The signal travels through 500k pots with Jupiter capacitors, controlled by classic Davies radio knobs that suit the instrument’s aesthetic as naturally as its tone.

A Mastery offset bridge and vibrato complete the playing experience, providing stability, fluidity and an expressive character worthy of the offset lineage. The mint multi ply pickguard and matching truss rod cover bring a tasteful finishing touch to the overall presentation.

At 7 pounds 4 ounces with a body width of 13 and one quarter inches, a length of 17 and seven sixteenths inches and a depth of 1 and eleven sixteenths inches, the 71 M balances beautifully whether seated or standing. It arrives housed in a deluxe hardshell case, ready for the next stage, studio or lifelong place in a well curated collection.

The Collings 71 M is both familiar and elevated. It takes the spirit of the offset world and refines it through master craftsmanship, delivering an instrument that feels alive the moment it is picked up.

Other specifications of this Collings 71 M include:

• Solid Body Construction
• Ash Body
• Slab-Sawn Hard Maple Neck
• Mastery Offset Bridge & Vibrato
• Rosewood Fingerboard with 5mm Non-Tapered Dots
• 10" Fingerboard Radius
• Lollar JM-Style P-90 Bridge and Blademaster Neck Pickups
• 500k/Jupiter Pots/Caps
• Davies Radio Knobs
• 1 11/16" Nut Width
• 25 1/2" Scale Length
• Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
• Narrow-Tall 18% Nickel Silver Frets
• Ebony Headstock Veneer with MOP Collings Logo
• Collings 6-In-Line Headstock Profile
• Kluson Supreme Tuning Machines
• 3-Way Blade, Volume/Tone, Series/Parallel
• Antiqued Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• Mint Multi-Ply Pickguard & Truss Rod Cover
• Body Width 13 1/4"
• Body Length 17 7/16"
• Body Depth 1 11/16"
• Total Length 40"
• Soft V Neck Profile (0.840" @ 1st Fret / 0.921" @ 9th Fret)
• Deluxe Hardshell Case
• 7 lbs 4 oz
• #24038

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