The Collings Jumbo, or CJ, is our version of the classic slope-shouldered dreadnought, a shape that has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years. While the CJ is similar in width and depth to the traditional dreadnought, it has a distinctly different tone. Despite its large size this model works well with the optional shorter string scale, resulting in a somewhat percussive bottom end ideal for acoustic blues or other styles that benefit from a more controlled bass response. Of all the Collings body shapes, this is the one most often requested with a sunburst top finish, and the wide range of wood options, neck widths, and string scales allow the CJ to be many different guitars to a wide variety of players.
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides: Honduran Mahogany
Neck: Honduran Mahogany
Body Binding: Tortoise with B/W/B/W Top Purfling
Fingerboard Binding: Ivoroid
Peghead Binding: Ivoroid
Bridge: Ebony Belly-Style with 2 3/16" Spacing
Fingerboard: Ebony with MOP Long Dots
Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP Dot
Nut: Bone, 1 3/4"
Saddle: Bone, Drop-In
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Peghead Profile: Haircut
Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon Hybrid
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Frets: Medium 18% Nickel-Silver
Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings Logo
Tuners: Nickel Waverly (16:1 Ratio)
Backstrip: 1-Style (Walnut)
Rosette: Ivoriod with B/W Rosette
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Bracing Material: Sitka Spruce
Brace Pattern: Pre-War Scalloped X-Brace
Radius: 14"- 26" Compound
Body Finish: High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Finish: High Gloss Polyester Resin
Pickguard: Tigerstripe
Strings: D'Addario EJ-17 .013-.056
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case by TKL