Collings I-35 LC Vintage Blonde (356)

After several years in development and numerous prototype iterations, we are excited to introduce an I-35 like you've never experienced before — the new I-35 LC Vintage. Drawing inspiration from the best instruments of the 1960s, our newest offering in the I-35 lineup provides an exceptionally loose and organic feel, achieved through a ground up reworking of everything from its laminate and center block recipes to its neck construction. Custom Throbak pickups and Bumblebee capacitors bring its open, acoustic response to life, expanding its versatility and proving that, although it looks every bit the part of a time-tested instrument, its appeal is more than just skin deep.

Construction: Semi hollow w/ maple/spruce center block
Body: Maple laminate
Top: Maple laminate
Neck: Honduran mahogany
Body Binding: Non-grained ivoroid
Fingerboard Binding: Non-grained ivoroid
Peghead Binding:  None
Bridge: Kluson ABR-1(nickel-plated zinc w/ retaining wire)
Tailpiece: Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs)
Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ MOP long dots (5mm non-tapered)
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Soundhole: F-holes (unbound)
Pickups: Throbak ESG-102B
Pots/Caps: DiMarzio 500K / Luxe Bumblebee
Knobs: Gold Reflector Top Knobs
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: Haircut
Tuners:  Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
Wiring: 50s style
Guitar Finish:  High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged)
Pickguard:  Black/Cream/Black
Truss Rod Cover:  Black/Cream/Black
Strings: D'Addario NYXL1046 (.010" - .046")
Case: Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage