The Collings Jumbo, or CJ, is Collings 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. This Collings features tortoise binding and rosette, and a 1 11/16" nut width.
Specs:
Top - Sitka spruce
Back & Sides - Honduran mahogany
Neck - Honduran mahogany
Body Binding - Tortoise with b/w/b/w top purfling
Fingerboard Binding - .100" Tortoise with b/w purfling
Peghead Binding - .100" Tortoise with b/w purfling
Bridge - Ebony belly-style with 2 3/16" spacing
Fingerboard - Ebony with MOP long dots
Fingerboard Radius - 14" - 26" compound
Bridge Pins/End Pin - Ebony with MOP dot
Nut - Bone, 1 11/16"
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 - Ivoroid with b/w purfling
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-17 (.013"- .056")
Case - Deluxe hardshell case by TKL
