CJ-35

Overview

CJ-35 The pre-war era of American flattop guitar making has come to be known as "golden" for a reason. Lauded for its short but brilliant periods of construction innovation, the years from 1930-1942 were filled with new instrument runs that featured bracing, fret access and body dimension changes that would define the features and sounds of the modern acoustic guitar. Emerging out of our fascination with this era of guitar making history, Collings is proud to introduce the CJ35. Available with a mahogany back and slope-shouldered body, this new variation of our CJ model incorporates a non-scalloped bracing configuration featuring three tone bars and a short 24 7/8" scale length. This new design provides the CJ35 with a beautiful balance of deep piano-like bass and powerful full-bodied highs, complimented by a focused dynamic range for exceptionally even note projection. As a result, the CJ35 is one of our most versatile large-bodied guitars, equally well-suited for a variety of playing styles.

CJ35 Bracing

The CJ35 features a non-scalloped bracing configuration with three tone bars and a short 24 7/8" scale length. This provides the CJ35 with a beautiful balance of deep, piano-like bass and powerful, full-bodied highs, complimented by a focused dynamic range for exceptionally even note projection.

Premium Tonewoods

Each Collings acoustic guitar, from our most affordable model to the highest end, are built with the finest tonewoods available. Each wood is acquired, acclimated, and hand selected by master luthiers here at our shop who pick each component with the whole tonality of the end instrument in mind.

Scale Length

A short 24 7/8 inch scale creates a warm note attack and lower tension string feel that lends itself well to a variety of playing styles.

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.

Precision Tuning

Premium Waverly open-gear tuners offer exceptional tuning stability and smooth reliable operation with a vintage aesthetic.

CJ-35 Appointments

The CJ-35 features an ivoroid bound top and back with an African rosewood fingerboard and bridge and tigerstripe pickguard.

CJ-35 Neck Profile

The CJ-35 features our Vintage Now neck profile, tapered to match the short scale length and slope shoulder body dimensions of this model.

Make It Your Own

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

TopSitka spruce
Back & SidesHonduran mahogany
NeckHonduran mahogany
Body BindingIvoroid with no purfling
Fingerboard BindingNone
Peghead BindingNone
BridgeWenge straight-style with 2 5/16" spacing
FingerboardWenge with MOP long dots
Fingerboard Radius14" - 26" compound
Bridge Pins/End PinIvoroid with no dot / Ebony with MOP dot
NutBone, 1 3/4"
SaddleBone, cutthrough
Neck ProfileVintage Now
Peghead ProfileHaircut
Neck JointMortise & tenon hybrid
Truss RodFully adjustable
FretsMedium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead VeneerEbony with Ivoroid Collings Logo
TunersNickel Waverly w/ Ivoroid buttons
Backstrip1-style (Walnut)
RosetteSimple ivoroid with b/w purfling
Scale Length24 7/8"
Brace MaterialAdirondack spruce w/ abbreviated tongue brace
Brace PatternPre-war non-scalloped X-brace (3 tone bars)
Body FinishHigh gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck FinishHigh gloss polyester resin
PickguardTigerstripe
StringsD'Addario EJ-17 (.013"- .056")
CaseDeluxe hardshell case by TKL
Neck Profile Diagram

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

Body Length20 1/8"
Body Depth4 7/8"
Lower Bout Width16"
Total Length41"

Custom Options

  • Sitka Spruce (standard)
  • Torrefied Sitka Spruce
  • Adirondack Spruce
  • Torrefied Adirondack Spruce
  • European Spruce
  • Sunburst Top
  • Left-handed