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- Acoustic Guitars
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  - T-Series
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    - 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.
  - 14-Fret Models
  - D Series
    - Models
    - D1
    - D1 T
    - D2H
    - D2H T
    - D3
    - Our classic 14-fret dreadnought body size is available in a variety of woods and appointment levels.
  - CW Series
    - Models
    - CW Mh
    - CW Indian
    - CW Series dreadnoughts are designed for maximum power and volume. They feature Adirondack tops and bracing, no tongue brace, and enlarged soundholes.
  - OM Series
    - Models
    - OM1
    - OM1 T
    - OM1 Julian Lage Signature
    - OM1 Pete Huttlinger Signature
    - OM2H
    - OM2H T
    - OM3
    - Our OM Series offers exceptional versatility in a convenient size.
  - 00 14-Fret Series new
    - Models
    - 001 14-Fret
    - 001 14-Fret T
    - 002H 14-Fret
    - 002H 14-Fret T
    - 003 14-Fret
    - The 00 14-Fret Series finds the sweet spot between and a small-bodied and mid-sized instrument with a distinctive voice and character all its own.
  - 0 Series
    - Models
    - 01
    - 01 T
    - 02H
    - 02H T
    - 03
    - The popular 0 Series features a 24 7/8" scale length and compact body dimensions for impressive clarity and responsiveness.
  - Baby Series
    - Models
    - Baby 1
    - Baby 2H
    - Baby 3 (Coming Soon)
    - The Baby series is our most diminutive guitar and features a comfortable 24 1/8" scale length. Perfect for travel, the Baby is an excellent songwriter's tool.
  - CJ Series
    - Models
    - CJ
    - CJ Mh
    - CJ-35
    - CJ-45 Tnew
    - The CJ Series offers diverse bracing designs, wood selections, and sounds, all within the context of this classic slope shoulder dreadnought shape.
  - SJ Series
    - Models
    - SJ
    - SJ Indian
    - SJ Mh
    - The narrow waist and wide lower bout of our small jumbo body size provide articulate bass with an enhanced presence in the midrange and treble. This results in excellent overall tonal balance.
  - C100 Series
    - Models
    - C100
    - C100 Deluxe
    - The new C100 Series combines stylish parlor-style proportions with the power and volume of a large-bodied instrument.
  - C10 Series
    - Models
    - C10
    - C10 Deluxe
    - C10-35
    - The excellent tonal focus of a compact, parlor guitar body shape, paired with a comfortable "C" shaped neck, make the C10 a popular and versatile choice for many playing styles.
  - 12-Fret Models
  - DS Series
    - Models
    - DS1
    - DS2H
    - DS3
    - This 12-fret slope shoulder dreadnought shape originated in early hawian style guitars, but the smoothness and tonal warmth of this configuration have made it popular among many players.
  - 000 Series
    - Models
    - 0001
    - 0002H
    - 0003
    - The Collings 000 ideal for any guitarist who wants a maximum of power from an instrument of comfortable size with an elegant, old-time appearance.
  - 00 Series
    - Models
    - 001
    - 001 T new
    - 002H
    - 002H T new
    - 003
    - First designed around the time of the Civil War, this comfortable and tonally articulate 00 size is complemented by a wide neck and short 24 7/8" string scale for easy playability.
  - 0 12-Fret Series
    - Models
    - 01 12-Fret
    - 01 12-Fret T
    - 02H 12-Fret
    - 02H 12-Fret T
    - 03 12-Fret
    - The popular 12-fret 0 Series features a comfortable 24 7/8" scale length with tone and volume that belies it's compact size.
  - 0 12-String Series
    - Models
    - 01 12-String
    - 02H 12-String
    - 03 12-String
    - This 12-string utilizes the 24 7/8" scale length and warm articulation of our 0 body style for an articulate and powerful 12-string sound.
  - Parlor Series
    - Models
    - Parlor 1 T
    - Parlor 2H T
    - Inspired by some of the earliest steel-string guitar designs, the diminutive Parlor Series provides exceptional balance and responsiveness.
  - Other Models
  - Baritone Series
    - Models
    - Baritone 1
    - Baritone 2H
    - Baritone 3 (Coming Soon)
    - The Baritone Series utilizes our DS body dimensions to beautifully communicate the extended harmonic range of baritone tuning.
- Electric Guitars
  - Solid Body
  - 290 Series
    - Models
    - 290
    - 290 S
    - 290 DC
    - 290 DC S
    - The all mahogany 290 is available in a variety of models, each capitalizing on the diverse strengths of this simple yet versatile configuration.
  - 360 Series
    - Models
    - 360 LT
    - 360 LT M
    - 360 LT M Special
    - 360 Baritone
    - The versatile offset-body 360 series is available in a wide range of wood and hardware options.
  - CL Series
    - Models
    - CL
    - CL Deluxe
    - Built for exceptional tonal complexity and sustain, the sleekly contoured City Limits is a unique new take on this classic single-cutaway configuration.
  - Semi-Hollow
  - I-35 Series
    - Models
    - I-35 LC
    - I-35 LC Vintage new
    - I-35 LC Deluxe
    - I-35
    - I-35 Deluxe
    - Our 15" double cutaway semi-hollow I-35 creates a versatile platform for nearly any style of playing.
  - SoCo Series
    - Models
    - SoCo LC
    - SoCo LC Deluxe
    - SoCo Deluxe
    - The SoCo series combines some of the most well loved features and sounds from the heritage of semi-hollow guitars with a distinctive look and feel all its own.
  - SoCo 16 Series
    - Models
    - SoCo 16 LC
    - SoCo 16 LC Deluxe
    - Our semi-hollow SoCo 16 LC models offers all the benefits and versatility of our smaller 15" SoCo offerings, but with a full 16" lower bout for stronger low end response.
  - Fully-Hollow
  - 470 Series new
    - Models
    - 470 JL
    - Featuring Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups, exhaustively selected components and a unique trestle block design, the 470 JL provides access to uncharted levels of expression and dynamic range for guitarists who know no bounds.
  - I-30 Series
    - Models
    - I-30 LC
    - The trestle braced I-30 LC takes the concept of a double cutaway, fully-hollow, P90 equipped guitar to new heights.
  - Eastside Series
    - Models
    - Eastside LC
    - Eastside LC Deluxe
    - Eastside Jazz LC
    - The Eastside LC pairs our custom laminate construction with our hand-made ebony tailpiece and bridge to achieve a rich, articulate jazz tone.
  - Statesman Series
    - Models
    - Statesman LC
    - The fully-hollow, trestle-braced Statesman LC offers a lively acoustic response, beautifully captured by TV Jones FilterTron pickups and well-suited for a variety of playing styles from jazz to rockability.
  - CL Jazz Series
    - Models
    - CL Jazz
    - The City Limits Jazz is a fully appointed all solid wood jazz archtop. With a thin body depth and floating Lollar pickup, the CL Jazz has exceptional tonal focus and acoustical response.
- Archtop Guitars
  - Models
  - AT 16
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    - Similar to early american archtops of the 1920s, the limited production AT 16 is designed for exceptional responsiveness and is intended to be played as an acoustic guitar.
  - AT 16 Deluxe
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    - Fully bound with ornate purflings and S-shaped sound holes, the limited production AT16 Deluxe is our contemporary styled, fully acoustic archtop design.
  - AT 17
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    - The limited production AT 17 represents the pinnacle of Collings craftsmanship and archtop tone.
- Mandolins
  - A-Style
  - MT
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    - While the MT is our most affordable and simply appointed A-style mandolin, its contruction quality and playability are the equal of any mandolin we offer.
  - MT O
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    - This oval hole variation of our affordable and simply appointed MT posesses a warm, open tonality, with a wider nut and shorter neck.
  - MT2
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    - The MT2 is our fully appointed A-style mandolin. A glossy nitrocellulose lacquer finish and Adirondack top impart exceptional resposiveness and tone.
  - MT2 O
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    - This oval hole variation of our fully appointed MT2 posesses a warm, open tonality, with a wider nut and shorter neck.
  - MT2 V
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    - The MT2 V includes our thin and acoustically responsive alkyd varnish finish for exceptional tone and a warm vintage-style patina.
  - MT Mandola
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    - Our satin-finished MT Mandola combines professional level tone and playability with elegant, understated appointments.
  - MT2 Mandola
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    - Our fully-appointed MT2 Mandola features a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and a select Adirondack spruce top for superb tone and enhanced note definition.
  - F-Style
  - MF
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    - While the MF is our most affordable and simply appointed F-style mandolin, its contruction quality and playability are the equal of any mandolin we offer.
  - MF O
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    - This oval hole variation of our affordable and simply appointed MF posesses a warm, open tonality, with a wider nut and shorter neck.
  - MF Deluxe
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    - The MF Deluxe provides some of our highest end appointments and features such as a bound ebony pickguard on our most affordable F-style model.
  - MF5
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    - The MF5 is our fully appointed F-style mandolin. A glossy nitrocellulose lacquer finish and Adirondack top impart exceptional resposiveness and tone.
  - MF5 O
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    - This oval hole variation of our fully appointed MT2 posesses a warm, open tonality, with a wider nut and shorter neck.
  - MF5 V
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    - The MF5 V includes our thin and acoustically responsive alkyd varnish finish for exceptional tone and a warm vintage-style patina.
  - MF5 Deluxe V
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    - The MF5 Deluxe V respresents the pinnacle of Collings craftsmanship and tone. With a hand-etched inlay and engraved taipiece, this is our flagship mandolin.
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