The 12-fret 000 has the same general appearance as the Collings 00, but in a larger size with longer string scale. Although it's the same width and depth as the OM, the longer body typically produces more bass and overall volume. This makes the Collings 000 ideal for string-band purists or any guitarist who wants a maximum of power from an instrument of comfortable size with an elegant, old-time appearance. Along with the usual options in woods, binding, and inlay , it is also available with a graceful cutaway.
Top | Adirondack spruce |
Back & Sides | E. Indian rosewood |
Neck | Honduran mahogany |
Body Binding | Ivoroid with herringbone purfling |
Fingerboard Binding | None |
Peghead Binding | None |
Bridge | Ebony pyramid-style with 2 5/16" spacing |
Fingerboard | Ebony with abalone short diamond & squares |
Fingerboard Radius | 14" - 26" compound |
Bridge Pins/End Pin | Ebony with MOP dot |
Nut | Bone, 1 13/16" |
Saddle | Bone, drop-in |
Neck Profile | Modified V |
Peghead Profile | Tapered slotted square with volute |
Neck Joint | Mortise & tenon hybrid |
Truss Rod | Fully adjustable |
Frets | Medium 18% nickel-silver |
Peghead Veneer | Stained Exotic Ebony with MOP Collings logo |
Tuners | Nickel Waverly |
Backstrip | 2-style (Zipper) |
Rosette | iv/tort/iv & b/w purflings |
Scale Length | 25 1/2" |
Brace Material | Sitka spruce |
Brace Pattern | Pre-war scalloped X-brace |
Body Finish | High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
Neck Finish | High gloss polyester resin |
Pickguard | Tortoise |
Strings | D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053") |
Case | Deluxe hardshell case |