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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
CJMHDOGHAIR
The Collings CJ MH Custom 'Jet Black Top / Doghair Finish' is a visually arresting and sonically powerful slope-shoulder dreadnought, inspired by the iconic pre-war J-45. Built in the Collings Jumbo body style, this one-off custom features a high-gloss jet black Sitka spruce top paired with Honduran mahogany back and sides in Collings’ renowned Doghair finish—an elegant trans-grey lacquer that highlights the grain with black filler for a stunning visual effect.
Beyond its show-stopping looks, this guitar delivers outstanding tonal character. Expect deep, resonant lows, articulate highs, and exceptional clarity across the spectrum. The CJ MH responds beautifully to both gentle fingerpicking and aggressive strumming, offering rich harmonic content and excellent projection. With its flawless craftsmanship and heirloom-worthy design, this Collings Custom is a rare and exceptional instrument for discerning players and collectors alike.
| Top | Sitka spruce |
|---|---|
| Back & Sides | Honduran mahogany |
| Neck | Honduran mahogany |
| Body Binding | Tortoise with b/w/b/w top purfling |
| Fingerboard Binding | .100" Tortoise with b/w purfling |
| Peghead Binding | .100" Tortoise with b/w purfling |
| Bridge | Ebony belly-style with 2 3/16" spacing |
| Fingerboard | Ebony with MOP long dots |
| 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 |
| Peghead Profile | Haircut |
| 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 | 1-style (Walnut) |
| Rosette | Ivoroid with b/w purfling |
| Scale Length | 25 1/2" |
| 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 |
Features:
Custom gloss jet black top with Doghair mahogany back and sides
Slope-shouldered dreadnought body for powerful, balanced tone
Handcrafted in Austin, Texas by Collings’ expert luthiers
Exceptional projection, clarity, and headroom
Built for heirloom quality with impeccable attention to detail
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