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2007 Collings AT-17
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Serial #: 65, signed and dated by Bill Collings
Body width at lower bout: 17" Nut Width: 1 11/16" Scale length: 25 1/2" Body depth: 3"
Materials: Solid bookmatched highly figured fiddleback maple back and sides; solid bookmatched solid Sitka spruce top; solid one-piece flame maple neck; solid ebony fingerboard.
Hardware: Adjustable compensated solid ebony bridge; gold Schaller 16X1 tuners; solid ebony pickguard and tailpiece.
Notes: Hand carved in Austin, Texas, Collings archtops are highly sought after, yet rarely seen on the vintage market. Only a handful are produced in any year, and their owners are understandably reluctant to part with them. This magnificent instrument is a superb example of their AT-17 model, a full depth 17" archtop. The guitar is crafted of exceptionally figured AAA tiger flame maple on back, sides and neck, with an X-braced bookmatched solid Sitka spruce top, and solid ebony fingerboard and bridge. Traditionalists will delight in the Epi style reverse-Masterbilt headstock, and the deco fingerboard inlays, all in solid pearl. Neck profile is a gentle C, with smooth low action over freshly dressed fretwork.
With extravagantly figured fiddleback maple, exquisitely bookmatched, this gorgeous guitar is in immaculate 100% original condition, without pick, buckle, thumb, fret or fingerboard wear. The voice is big as the Hill Country itself, with fine open bass and brilliant clear highs. A uniquely handsome instrument, this rare bird embodies the vibrant tradition of the Golden Age of American archtops. One only, call now.
Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge bronze strings (.013-.056). The guitar will accommodate lighter strings, according to preference.
Case: Original deluxe Calton molded ATA rated flight case with plush lining.
