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2019 Collings SoCo
LC
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Serial #: 19153

Finish: Amber sunburst, nitrocellulose

type

Body size at lower bout: 15". Scale

length: 24 7/8" Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Neck Depth: .84/.99, 1st/12th frets

Materials: Flamed arched tiger flame

maple body; Honduran mahogany neck;
inset maple center block; solid rosewood
fingerboard; bound body and neck.

Hardware: All original nickel hardware

includes Lollar Low Wind Imperial
humbuckers; Gotoh/Collings tuners with
ivoroid keys; Kluson stop tailpiece and
adjustable compensated ABR-1 style
bridge; 3 way pickup selector switch;
amber bell knobs.

Notes: Handbuilt in Austin to the highest standards of craft, the Collings SoCo is a blend of two of the
world's most iconic electric guitars. Taking the Gibson ES-335 as a starting point, the SoCo LC adds classic
Les Paul body styling, and ups the game with a premium tiger maple top with extravagant bookmatched
flame. With its solid maple center block and stop tail design, the SoCo LC enhances sustain, with the
laminate body providing superior feedback resistance at higher volume levels.

This gleaming example shows lustrous flame figure throughout, and has been maintained in superb original
condition: without pick, buckle, thumb or fingerboard wear, the instrument appears all but unplayed. The
classic gentle C profile neck offers smooth low action over gleaming traditional medium nickel-silver
fretwire, and the tone is pure bliss, from blues to bebop to rockabilly heaven.

The instrument is simply a delight to play, with a fresh high-precision setup, and all original paperwork.
Always a welcome find, from one of our favorite builders. One only, call now.
Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge nickel roundwound strings. The guitar will
accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. String action is set at 4/64" to 5/64"
at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. The action may be lowered or
raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge.

Case: Original premium Ameritage arched plush lined hardshell case.

 
 

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