Collings electric guitars may look like familiar recreations of iconic vintage templates, but somehow Collings finds a way to push classic designs lightyears into the future. With unparalleled attention to detail and an uncompromising commitment to quality, Collings takes the electric guitar to a higher level.
Since Collings started building electrics, the I-35 has been the flagship semi-hollow model. Unlike many semi-hollow guitars, the I-35 is made entirely from solid woods, which maximizes the acoustic response of the instrument. The I-35 is an articulate, dynamic—and impressively versatile—electric guitar. At 15" across on the lower bout, the I-35 is more comfortable, manageable, and lightweight than other semi-hollow guitars, too.nIts semi-hollow design retains natural acoustic resonance, which translates nicely into its electric tone
This Collings I-35 Deluxe (serial #231225) rolled out of Austin, Texas in 2023. It features a stunning Flame Maple top in Dark Cherry Sunburst, accented by all of the slick "Deluxe" details. In your hands, the figure in the Maple top is intense, and it has a three-dimensional quality as it shifts and flashes in different light settings.
For pickups, this I-35 Deluxe has the standard Low-Wind Imperial pickups from Lollar. Because of the all-solid-wood construction, the pickups don't need to add much, so the Low-Wind humbuckers allow the natural acoustic qualities to drive the electric signal. Because of that, your picking dynamics and all the subtleties of your playing style have a huge impact on the electric tone. Plus, the flexible wiring harness delivers usable tones in every setting.
This 2023 Collings I-35 Deluxe shows some minor signs of play and use, but it squeaky clean! Check out the photos—gently used and ready to rock. It includes its original Ameritage hardshell case.
- Construction: Semi-Hollow w/ Maple center block
- Body: Honduran Mahogany
- Top: Premium Flamed Maple
- Neck: Honduran Mahogany
- Body Binding: Grained ivoroid
- Fingerboard Binding: Grained ivoroid
- Peghead Binding: Grained ivoroid
- Bridge: Kluson ABR-1(nickel-plated zinc w/ retaining wire)
- Tailpiece: Kluson Stop Tailpiece (nickel-plated zinc, steel studs)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ MOP long dots
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Soundhole: F-holes (unbound)
- Pickups: Lollar Low-Wind Imperial Humbuckers
- Pots/Caps: DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
- Knobs: Custom grained ivoroid top hat
- Pickup Rings: Custom grained ivoroid
- Nut: 1-11/16"
- Scale Length: 24-7/8"
- Neck Joint: Extra long mortise & tenon
- Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
- Peghead Veneer: Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo
- Peghead Profile: Haircut
- Tuners: Nickel Gotoh w/ Collings logo
- Wiring: '50s-style
- Guitar Finish: Dark Cherry Sunburst - High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
- Truss Rod Cover: Grained ivoroid
- Case: Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage