2001 Collings 0002H SB acoustic guitar in a beautiful dark two-tone sunburst finish, complete with its deluxe fitted TKL hard case and a copy of the factory specification confirmation from Collings.

This guitar was completed on 11 July 2001 and was originally supplied to Lark Street Guitars. The factory specification sheet confirms a Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides and a Honduran mahogany neck.

The action is perfect and very easy to play. It sounds amazing very balanced and accurate.

It is an exceptionally well-built, responsive 000-size guitar with excellent note separation, balance and clarity. The 12-fret body design, 25½-inch scale and wide 1 13/16-inch nut make it particularly well suited to fingerstyle playing, while the pre-war scalloped X-bracing provides plenty of warmth, openness and projection.

A removable soundhole pickup is currently fitted, making the guitar suitable for amplified performance. Please see the photographs for the pickup and installation.

Factory specifications:

• Model: Collings 0002H SB
• Completion date: 11 July 2001
• Top: Sitka spruce
• Back and sides: East Indian rosewood
• Neck: Honduran mahogany
• Finish: Dark two-tone sunburst
• Body finish: High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Neck finish: High-gloss polyester resin
• Body binding: Ivoroid with herringbone purfling
• Fingerboard: Ebony with abalone short diamonds and squares
• Bridge: Ebony pyramid-style bridge
• String spacing: 2 5/16 inches
• Bridge and end pins: Ebony with mother-of-pearl dots
• Nut: Bone, 1 13/16 inches
• Saddle: Bone, drop-in
• Neck profile: Modified V
• Scale length: 25½ inches
• Fingerboard radius: 14–26-inch compound radius
• Bracing: Pre-war scalloped X-bracing
• Peghead veneer: Brazilian rosewood with mother-of-pearl Collings logo
• Tuners: Nickel Waverly, 16:1 ratio
• Backstrip: Style 2 zipper pattern
• Pickguard: Tortoise-style
• Truss rod: Fully adjustable
• Original deluxe TKL hard case

Condition:

The guitar is in very good used condition for its age and has been played and enjoyed. It shows normal light cosmetic marks, surface scratches and signs of handling consistent with a guitar made in 2001. Please inspect all photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.

The bridge, finish and other areas have been photographed closely so buyers can assess the instrument accurately. No claim is made beyond what can be confirmed from the photographs and accompanying Collings specification sheet. Inspection and trial are welcome before purchase.

Included in the sale:

• 2001 Collings 0002H SB guitar
• Fitted soundhole pickup
• Deluxe fitted TKL hard case
• Printed factory specification confirmation from Collings

A superb early Collings 000 with a desirable sunburst finish, premium traditional specifications and a wonderfully balanced voice.

Collection and inspection are welcome. Insured delivery can also be arranged, and the guitar will be carefully packed with the strings appropriately loosened and the case protected inside a strong outer carton.