Collings SJ Small Jumbo - Natural

If you love acoustic guitars then this one is sure to stop you in your tracks. Collings are amongst the absolute pinnacle of guitar builders and their acoustic instruments are in the hands of the true professionals for a reason. Just look at that beautiful dark ebony fingerboard with real pearl inlays but most staggeringly the quality and beauty of the European maple used for the neck, back and sides. The aesthetic is second-to-none and this hopefully gives you an idea of the quality of the tone also.

The Collings SJ (small jumbo) instruments have a narrow waist and wide lower bout which provides articulate bass with an enhanced presence in the midrange and treble. Basically: excellent overall tonal balance.

Although the 16" lower bout is slightly wider than a dreadnought, and the sides almost as deep, the tight curve at the waist creates in a very different sound chamber. This particular SJ, being the maple variant, has a more pronounced midrange response when compared to a dreadnought. Players looking for the bass and overall volume of a large guitar, but with lots of treble clarity and midrange crunch, will find just what they need in this curvaceous SJ.

Precision Tuning

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

SJ Appointments

The SJ features a fully bound top, back, neck and haircut-style peghead with black/white top purfling.

SJ Neck Profile

A comfortable medium-fat C shaped neck profile with 2 3/16" string spacing.

Hand Voiced

From the starting point of the wood's density and rigidity, this acoustic guitars top was hand selected, evaluated, and graduated to its own unique thickness; maximising the tonal potential of the top.

SJ Tonewoods

The Collings SJ is constructed of all solid woods that are acquired, acclimated, and hand selected by master luthiers at their shop. It has a premium flame maple back and sides with a black/white maple backstrip as standard.

Playability

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

Finish

By meticulously hand-sanding between coats, Collings nitrocellulose lacquer finishe measure between .005" and .007" in final thickness, maximising acoustic response while providing excellent protection and aesthetics.

This really is an astounding acoustic of the highest class.