AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
The Collings CJ is a modern take on the classic slope-shouldered dreadnought, delivering a bold and articulate voice with exceptional projection and balance. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, this jumbo-bodied acoustic offers a rich, complex tonal palette that’s perfect for everything from fingerstyle to strumming-heavy rhythm work. Its slightly percussive low-end makes it a top choice for acoustic blues players and singer-songwriters alike.
This CJ model is adorned with grained ivoroid binding on the body, fingerboard, and peghead, along with elegant MOP long dot inlays and a three-style chevron backstrip. The ebony fingerboard and belly-style bridge provide classic tonewood pairing, while the pre-war scalloped X-bracing enhances tonal clarity and responsiveness. Finished in high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer with a tortoise pickguard and nickel Waverly tuners, the CJ reflects Collings' legendary build quality and tonal precision.
Features
Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides for rich, articulate tone
Slope-shouldered jumbo body design ideal for strumming and acoustic blues
Pre-war scalloped X-bracing enhances projection and clarity
Grained ivoroid binding and MOP inlays for refined vintage aesthetic
Handcrafted in Austin, Texas with expert attention to tone and detail
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Neck: Honduran Mahogany
Body Binding: Ivoroid with b/w/b/w/b purfling
Fingerboard Binding: .100" Ivoroid with b/w purfling
Peghead Binding: .100" Ivoroid with b/w purfling
Bridge: Ebony belly-style, 2 3/16" spacing
Fingerboard: Ebony with MOP long dot inlays
Fingerboard Radius: 14"–26" compound
Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP dot
Nut: Bone, 1 11/16"
Saddle: Bone, drop-in
Neck Profile: C-shape
Neck Joint: Mortise & tenon hybrid
Truss Rod: Fully adjustable
Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings logo
Tuners: Nickel Waverly
Backstrip: 3-style Chevron
Rosette: Ivoroid with b/w purfling
Scale Length: 25.5"
Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
Brace Pattern: Pre-war Scalloped X-brace
Body Finish: High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Finish: High Gloss Polyester Resin
Pickguard: Tortoise
Strings: D'Addario EJ-17 (.013"–.056")
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Used instruments fall outside of our usual shipping policy, and shipping to most addresses will be $69 - $99, as shown at checkout.
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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