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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.
Features Include:
- Select Sitka spruce
- Honduran Mahogany back and sides
- Pre-war scalloped bracing
- Tortoise-style bindings with black/white purfling
- Matching Tortoise rosette
- Simple Walnut backstrip
- Tortoise-style pickguard
- High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Honduran Mahogany Neck
- Double-bound fingerboard and peghead
- Mother-of-pearl Collings logo
- Ebony fingerboard and bridge
- Mother-of-pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Fully adjustable truss rod
- Bone nut and drop-in saddle
- Ebony bridge pins and end pin
- Nickel Waverly tuners
Top Options:
Design Options:
Finish Options:
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Pete Huttlinger - CJ Mh SB
Kenny Smith - CJ Mh SB
Dimensions
- Body Length: 20 1/8"
- Body Depth: 4 7/8"
- Lower Bout Width: 16"
- Total Length: 41"
- Scale Length: 25 1/2"
- Standard Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Strings
- Factory Strings: D'Addario EJ-17 (.013"-.056")
- Recommended Gauges:
- Interview: Bill Collings interview from Acoustic magazine
- Acoustic Guitar Options: Neck Profile and Bridge Options Diagram
- Artists and Sightings: Jake Stargel - CJ Mh A SS
