Originally released in 2009, the delicate curves of Collings' offset 360 body have delivered a variety of inspiring electric guitar models over the years. A collaboration between Collings and Mastery, the 360 LT M draws influence from the early-'60s American-made offset guitars, yet it brings a new level of precision and versatility to the table.
This Collings 360 LT M was made in 2016 (serial #16489), and it features a solid Ash body in TV Yellow with a black pickguard. Like every 360 LT M, it has a set Flame Maple neck. Most offset guitars have bolt-on necks, and while the bolt-on design is more cost effective, a set neck lends resonance, sustain, and feel that is well worth the extra effort and expense. Borrowing from the typical Collings design, the neck heel matches the circular curve of the 360 body, which opens unfettered access all the way up to the last fret.
This 360 LT M originally shipped with Lollar P90s, but the pickups were upgraded to ThroBak Special MXV Soapbar P90s. ThroBaks are hand-wound, and they amy be the best boutique recreations of iconic '50s pickup tones. They're a fitting upgrade for a guitar of this caliber. Wired with a three-way switch, Dimarzio 500k pots, and a Jupiter tone cap, there's wide versatility on tap.
Every detail of this 360 LT M was executed on a level only achieved by Collings. The Flame of the Maple neck is gorgeous, but as you look at the cross grain on the headstock edge, you realize it's also a perfectly quarter-sawn piece of Maple. The Mastery bridge and Vibrato are the perfect hardware choices, too. It's an expressive, musical vibrato system that offers tuning stability and consistent setups.
- Construction: Solid body w/ level top and set neck
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Flame Maple
- Bridge: Mastery Offset
- Tailpiece: Mastery Offset Vibrato
- Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ 5mm non-tapered ivoroid dot inlay
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Pickups: ThroBak Special MXV Soapbar P90s
- Pots/Caps: Dimarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
- Wiring: '50s style
- Knobs: Black top hat
- Nut: Bone, 1-11/16"
- Scale Length 24-7/8"
- Frets: Medium 18% nickel silver
- Peghead Profile: Collings Haircut
- Peghead Veneer: Ebony w/ Mother-of-Pearl Collings inlay
- Tuning Machines: Chome Gotoh w/ Collings logo
- Pickguard: Multi-ply Black
- Truss Rod Cover: Multi-ply Black
This 2016 Collings LT M is in excellent condition and shows some expected play wear, but it has no history of repairs or issues. It is set up perfectly with .010-gauge strings, and fret wear is absolutely minimal. Original Ameritage hardshell case included.