SoCo 16 LC Deluxe

Overview

SoCo 16 LC DeluxeNamed after the vibrant and eclectic South Congress district of Austin, TX, The SoCo 16 LC Deluxe 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. The 16" lower bout gives this SoCo a warm and potent tonal presence, with more lower midrange punch than it's 15" SoCo siblings. Deluxe model features include ivoroid fingerboard and peghead binding and our custom ivoroid knobs and pickup rings. Featuring our custom laminate construction, the SoCo 16 LC Deluxe provides articulate, classic tone in our most premium aesthetic configuration.

ConstructionSemi hollow w/ maple center block
Body Maple laminate
TopMaple laminate
NeckHonduran mahogany
Body BindingGrained ivoroid
Fingerboard BindingGrained ivoroid
Peghead BindingGrained ivoroid
BridgeKluson ABR-1(nickel-plated zinc w/ retaining wire)
TailpieceKluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs)
FingerboardRosewood w/ MOP long dots
Fingerboard Radius12"
SoundholeF-holes (unbound)
PickupsLollar Low Wind Imperial Humbuckers
Pots/CapsDiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
KnobsCustom grained ivoroid top hat
Pickup RingsCustom grained ivoroid
Nut1 11/16"
Scale Length24 7/8"
Neck JointExtra long mortise & tenon
FretsMedium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead VeneerEbony w/ MOP Collings logo
Peghead ProfileHaircut
TunersNickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
Wiring 50s style
Guitar FinishHigh gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
PickguardNone
Truss Rod CoverGrained ivoroid
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 Length20 1/4"
Body Depth1 5/8"
Lower Bout Width16"
Total Length42 5/8"

Custom Options

  • Aged Finish and Hardware
  • Tortoise Binding
  • Additional Black/White Top Purfling
  • Pearloid Pickguard
  • Pearloid Peghead Veneer
  • Pearloid Truss Rod Cover
  • Deluxe Ebony Knobs
  • Tobacco Sunburst
  • Blonde
  • Iced Tea Sunburst
  • Walnut
  • Dark Cherry Sunburst
  • Merlot
  • Faded Cherry
  • Lemon Burst
  • Scarlet Sunburst
  • Brock Burst
  • Oxblood
  • Trans Orange
  • Caramel
  • Root Beer
  • Tiger Eye Sunburst
  • Crimson
  • Mermaid Blue
  • Olympic White
  • Shell Pink
  • TV Yellow (Mahogany top)
  • 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
  • Custom Finishes
  • Burgundy Mist
  • Pelham Blue
  • Candy Apple Red
  • Sherwood Green
  • Charcoal Frost
  • 60s Neck Profile
  • Bigsby B7 Tremolo
  • Pickguard
  • Left-handed
  • Gold Hardware