Collings CJ45 T, 2022

Condition Notes: preowned from 2022, and in excellent condition with no issues. The bridge has been professionally modified to accept a drop in saddle. This allows the action to be tweaked.

It's a beast! This Collings CJ 45 T has just blown my mind. Everything is dedicated to the joy of making music. It's a guitar you can't hide behind; it's an honest representation of you, the player--with no frilly, "reverby" overtones to cover you up. Put another way: it's music in, music out. And it's glorious music to boot.

With its solid fundamentals, thick trebles, and balanced bass, this CJ45 T is the perfect acoustic to accompany a singer for recording or just plain inspiration. This sunburst beauty is Collings' tip of the hat to pre-war Gibsons, and man, did they nail it. Neck alert! - if you like big round '30s neck carves, this baby will be right up your alley; it's large but so comfy and just perfectly profiled. If you prefer small, tiny wimpy ass neck carves, I suggest you stop reading now. This is the real deal.

I love guitars with attitude, and this beauty has it with the build quality that makes Collings, well, Collings. A special note about playability - the bridge has been professionally modified to accept a drop-in saddle, making it super easy to adjust the action to your exact preferences.

If you'd like to find out more about this item, just call or e-mail me. It would be my pleasure to talk to you about it.

ABOUT COLLINGS GUITARS
Bill Collings moved from Ohio to Texas in the mid 1970’s. Spurred by a lack of interest in medical school, this move enabled him to combine lifelong interests in both guitars and tools into the challenge of stringed instrument building and repair. After a couple of years in Houston, several guitars and a few banjos later, he headed west to southern California. Making it only as far as Austin, where he shared shops with fellow luthiers Tom Ellis and Mike Stevens. From there, he set up his own small shop in a wooden "one car" garage. His reputation for outstanding quality and meticulous attention to detail quickly spread. In 1989, he rented a 1000 square foot space and hired two helpers. Fast forward to present day where Collings craftsmanship is respected by professional and amateur musicians alike…anyone on the quest for quality. Some of these include artists; Keith Richards, Lyle Lovett, Pete Townshend, Emmylou Harris, Andy Summers, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Joni Mitchell, Don Felder, John Sebastian, Lou Reed, John Fogerty, Tim O'Brien, Pete Huttlinger, Kenny Smith, Brian May, Joan Baez, John Prine, Nigel Tufnel of Spinal Tap, and Steven Spielberg to name a few. You owe it to yourself to try one.