Statesman LC

Overview

Statesman LCInspired by the classic sounds pioneered by players such as Chet Atkins and Eddie Cochran, the fully-hollow Statesman LC captures the vibe and tones of this iconic era with a trestle-braced maple laminate body, Bigsby B3 vibrato and TV Jones Filtertron pickups.

Laminate Construction

Through extensive R&D and critical listening, each Collings laminate electric guitar has been constructed with various woods, grain orientations and densities to have exceptional response and tonality custom suited to each LC model we offer.

Electronics

With an Alnico magnet twice as large as a PAF style humbucker and tightly spaced low-wound bobbins, TV Jones Classic Filtertrons capture the authentic vintage twang and growl of 1950's and early 1960's Filtertrons.

Playability

A combination of exacting PLEK machine leveling and hand fret dressing ensures consistently excellent playability and a silky fret feel.

Finish

By meticulously hand-sanding between coats, our nitrocellulose lacquer finishes measure between .005” and .007” in final thickness, maximizing acoustic response while providing excellent protection and aesthetics.

Hardware

Collings electrics feature Gotoh SG301 tuners and Kluson tune-o-matic bridges and stop tailpieces.

Appointments

With a fully bound body, mother of pearl dot inlays, and top hat knobs, appointments for an LC electric are available in a variety of colors and materials to match your chosen finish.

Full Body Finishes

Being constructed of all laminate maple, each LC guitar can be finished with a variety of colors and full body sunbursts

Make It Your Own

With a wide variety of available custom inlays, tremolos, bridges, neck profiles, and tone wood options; a Collings electric can be configured to perfectly match your playing style and aesthetic preference.

ConstructionFully hollow w/ parallel trestle braces
Body Maple laminate
TopMaple laminate
NeckHonduran mahogany
Body BindingNon-grained ivoroid
Fingerboard BindingNone
Peghead BindingNone
BridgePinned ebony base w/ tune-o-matic bridge and nylon saddles
TailpieceBigsby vibrato
FingerboardEbony w/ no inlay
Fingerboard Radius12"
SoundholeF-holes (unbound)
PickupsTV Jones FilterTrons
Pots/CapsDiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
KnobsAmber or black top hat
Pickup RingsCream or black
Nut1 11/16"
Scale Length24 7/8"
Neck JointExtra long mortise & tenon
FretsMedium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead VeneerEbony w/ MOP Collings logo
Peghead ProfileFlared Haircut
TunersNickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
Wiring 50s style
Guitar FinishHigh gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
PickguardBlack or Cream
Truss Rod CoverEbony
StringsD'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
CaseDeluxe hardshell case by Ameritage
Neck Profile Diagram

*Actual measurements may vary slightly due to hand-sanding and finishing variables.

Body Length19"
Body Depth1 5/8"
Lower Bout Width15"
Total Length41"

Custom Options

  • Lollar Lollartron Humbuckers
  • Blonde
  • Tobacco Sunburst
  • Dark Cherry Sunburst
  • Trans Orange
  • Olympic White
  • Walnut
  • Caramel
  • Lemon Burst
  • Root Beer
  • Amber Sunburst
  • Faded Cherry
  • Merlot
  • Scarlet Sunburst
  • Brock Burst
  • Iced Tea Sunburst
  • Oxblood
  • 1959 Faded Crimson (Mahogany top)
  • Doghair
  • Nicky Burst
  • Sapphire Blue
  • Sonic Blue
  • Vintage White (Mahogany top)
  • Acid Wash Charcoal Burst
  • Jet Black
  • Olive Drab
  • Seafoam Green
  • Tiger Eye Sunburst
  • Crimson
  • Mermaid Blue
  • Olympic White
  • Shell Pink
  • TV Yellow (Mahogany top)
  • Candy Apple Red
  • Sherwood Green
  • Charcoal Frost
  • Custom Finishes
  • Burgundy Mist
  • Pelham Blue
  • 60s Neck Profile
  • Left-handed
  • No Fingerboard Inlay