This very cool Collings just came into Mojo's and all we can say is WOW. It comes with the original Hardshell case and is in really in great shape for a guitar that has actually been played and not just hidden away in a collection. If you have any questions, we can arrange a video conference to show the guitar in better detail and answer any questions you may have. There are a couple of nicks and light scratches (only in the finish, nothing to wood) that just didn't photograph well.
The Collings OM1AT comes with the upgraded Adirondack spruce top (the A in the name) and is part of the Traditional Series (T in the name). Collings says:
Our Traditional Series or "T-Series” guitars represent an exciting vintage-inspired tonal variation on the distinctive Collings sound, designed and crafted to showcase the most desirable characteristics present in coveted pre-war
instruments. Bracing and tonewoods are adjusted for weight and thickness to create a voicing characterized by warm, rounded highs and a present low midrange, while retaining a quick attack and strong projection.
Premium Waverly open-gear tuners offer exceptional tuning stability and smooth reliable operation with a vintage aesthetic.
Featuring an amber lacquer toner with unique wood purflings, rosettes and bridge pins, the Traditional series have classic appointments to match their distinctive tone.
Our new Traditional neck profile is based on our existing Vintage Now dimensions but adds a more distinct neck taper and rounded fingerboard edges for a played-in feel.
The T-Series can be ordered with an optional Adirondack top, either torrefied or non-torrefied, and is also available with an optional sunburst top.
Each T-Series guitar features hand-selected tonewoods that are voiced to facilitate the warm rounded highs and present low mids that characterize the tonality of our Traditional series.
T-Series guitars are constructed of all solid woods that are acquired, acclimated, and meticulously hand-selected by master luthiers here at our shop.
A combination of exacting PLEK machine leveling and hand fret dressing ensures consistently excellent playability and a silky fret feel.
The T-Series Nitrocellulose lacquer finish is sanded to an even thinner thickness than our standard instruments, allowing the natural qualities of the wood to shine.
Premium Waverly open-gear tuners offer exceptional tuning stability and smooth reliable operation with a vintage aesthetic.
Featuring an amber lacquer toner with unique wood purflings, rosettes and bridge pins, the Traditional series have classic appointments to match their distinctive tone.
Our new Traditional neck profile is based on our existing Vintage Now dimensions but adds a more distinct neck taper and rounded fingerboard edges for a played-in feel.
The T-Series can be ordered with an optional Adirondack top, either torrefied or non-torrefied, and is also available with an optional sunburst top.
Each T-Series guitar features hand selected tone woods that are voiced to facilitate the warm rounded highs and present low mids that characterize the tonality our Traditional series.
T-Series guitars are constructed of all solid woods that are acquired, acclimated, and meticulously hand selected by master luthiers here at our shop.
A combination of exacting PLEK machine leveling and hand fret dressing ensures consistently excellent playability and a silky fret feel.
The T-Series Nitrocellulose lacquer finish is sanded to an even thinner thickness than our standard instruments, allowing the natural qualities of the wood to shine.
Top
Sitka spruce
Back & Sides
Honduran mahogany
Construction
Traditional
Neck
Honduran mahogany
Body Binding
Tortoise with custom wood purflings
Fingerboard Binding
None
Peghead Binding
None
Bridge
Ebony belly-style with 2 5/16" spacing
Fingerboard
Ebony with gold MOP short dots
Bridge Pins/End Pin
Tortoise-style
Nut
Bone, 1 3/4"
Saddle
Bone, cutthrough
Neck Profile
Traditional
Peghead Profile
Tapered square
Neck Joint
Mortise & tenon hybrid
Truss Rod
Fully adjustable
Frets
Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer
Ebony with gold MOP Collings Logo
Tuners
Nickel Waverly (16:1 ratio)
Backstrip
1-style (Walnut)
Rosette
Custom wood rosette
Scale Length
25 1/2"
Brace Material
Sitka spruce
Brace Pattern
Custom Traditional Series pre-war scalloped X-brace (no tongue brace)
Fingerboard Radius
14" - 26" compound
Body Finish
High gloss extra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck Finish
High gloss extra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard
Tortoise
Strings
D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053")
Case
Deluxe hardshell case by TKL