The Collings 002H 14-Fret offers the perfect balance between compact comfort and rich, expressive tone. Part of the Mid-Sized guitars in the Collings lineup, this body shape combines the projection of a mid-sized guitar with the intimate resonance of a smaller instrument. The result is an acoustic guitar with a distinctive, characterful voice and exceptional dynamics.

This 002H T has a few additions to its name, and these naturally have their own meaning. For example, the guitar has an Sitka spruce top and is part of the Traditional Series.

The Collings Traditional Series represents a vintage-inspired tonal variation on the signature Collings sound. The guitars are distinguished by a lightweight construction where tonewoods are hand-selected for weight and resonance, then hand-crafted into a powerful, balanced, and clear instrument. Adjustments to the bracing and adjustable T-bar truss rod, among other things, also contribute to the warm, rounded highs, the emphatically present midrange, and the open tone, not least thanks to the ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish that allows the guitar to vibrate optimally.

From the first strum, the 002H T reveals a warm, balanced midrange with impressive bass definition, unprecedented for an instrument of this size. The dry, articulate attack adds clarity and nuance, allowing every note to effortlessly cut through the mix. The short 632mm scale length and relatively wide waist create an open and responsive tone, with a delicate top end that supports both subtlety and power.

The Collings 002H T effortlessly adapts to a variety of playing styles; both the seasoned fingerstyle guitarist and the versatile strummer can find their feet with this guitar. From sparkling melodies to deep, resonant chords, this instrument embodies Collings' uncompromising build quality and refined tonal balance, perfect for the most demanding guitarists.

The herringbone purfling and mother-of-pearl diamond and squares fingerboard inlays are also nods to the pre-war era, and together with the exotic ebony headstock veneer and beautifully detailed rosette, they complete the stylish look of this fantastic guitar. The materials used are of the highest quality, and the finish will delight any enthusiast. It's no wonder these guitars don't stay in our shop for long; once you've played a Collings, you won't want anything else!

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