Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Specs: • Model: I-35 Deluxe • Finish: Merlot, High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer • Construction: Semi-Hollow with Maple Center Block • Top: Figured / Flamed Maple • Body: Honduran Mahogany • Neck: Honduran Mahogany, Set Neck • Fingerboard: Rosewood • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Long Dots • Binding: Grained Ivoroid Body, Fingerboard and Peghead Binding • Radius: 12" • Scale Length: 24 7/8" • Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo • Nut: Bone • Pickups: Lollar Low Wind Imperial Humbuckers • Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle • Bridge: Kluson ABR-1 • Tailpiece: Kluson Stop Tailpiece • Tuners: Nickel Gotoh with Ivoroid Buttons • Knobs: Ivoroid Top Hats • Case: Original Collings Hardshell Case • Case Candy: Warranty / Registration Card Included • Country: USA • Year: 2004 Personal Thoughts: The I-35 Deluxe is one of the great modern semi-hollows in my opinion, because Collings did not just copy the old double-cut formula — they refined it. The core build is a big part of that. The Honduran mahogany body and neck, figured maple top and maple center block tend to give these a really quick, lively response, with a bit more focus and precision than many traditional semi-hollows. I also think the Deluxe trim really suits this model. The grained ivoroid binding, ivoroid knobs and the more dressed-up overall look make it feel properly special without pushing it into anything over the top. Merlot is a brilliant finish on one of these too, especially when the figuring is strong, and it gives the guitar a really rich, high-end look. Add in the Lollar Low Wind Imperials and it becomes a very classy, articulate semi-hollow that can cover a huge amount of ground while still feeling unmistakably Collings. The Merlot examples shown by Collings pair that finish with a flamed maple top and Lollar Low Wind Imperials, while the standard I-35 Deluxe platform spec confirms the semi-hollow maple center block construction and Deluxe appointments. Condition Report: Excellent condition. Presents very cleanly overall with only light signs of use. A very well-kept example.Part Exchange Welcome: Part exchange welcome, video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars, personal consignment service available via our site at 10% rate.
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