Collings Eastside LC, 2014
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Condition: excellent plus, with light pick scratches on the ebony pickguard. Very little playing time on this beauty.
With fully hollow laminate construction, a single Lollar Imperial humbucker, and an archtop-style tailpiece/bridge, the Eastside LC has been designed with vintage tone in mind for the professional jazz player.
CRAIG'S POV
I have a wonderful '52 Gibson 175 that my father bought for me when I was a kid. Over the years, I replaced the P90 with a humbucker and had the neck carved to more of a '59 feel. I know that's sacrilege to vintage aficionados, but hey, I'm a professional player. A guitar has to WORK for me. It has to be just right, or I won't bond with it, and most of all, it has to be an "elegant tool" that can get the job done.
This Eastside reminds me of my 175, post-revisions. Great-feeling ’59-style neck, very light and resonant laminate construction that's impressive acoustically. It sings when plugged in. From Wes to Pat, it bleeds all the great tones, and backing off the tone control sweetens it up even more. The playability is Collings all the way. Modern look, vintage DNA built in.
This particular one came from my friend Jostein Gulbrandsen, a fantastic player who recently moved back to Norway. He took good care of it. The condition is excellent, no pronounced dings or scratches, just minor fret wear. I've played a number of Eastsides over the years, and this is probably the best of them. The Collings Eastside is a winner, and this is the one.
CONSTRUCTION fully hollow parallel-braced
BODY & TOP maple laminate
NECK Honduran mahogany
BODY BINDING non-grained ivoroid
FINGERBOARD/PEGHEAD BINDING none
BRIDGE & TAILPIECE adjustable ebony
FINGERBOARD rosewood w/ MOP long dots
FINGERBOARD RADIUS 12"
SOUNDHOLE S-holes (unbound)
PICKUPS single Lollar Imperial humbucker (neck)
POTS/CAPS CTS 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
KNOBS amber
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 flared haircut
TUNERS nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
WIRING modern
FINISH high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
PICKGUARD & TRUSS ROD COVER ebony
CASE deluxe hardshell case
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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