After several years in development and numerous prototype iterations, we are excited to introduce an I-35 like you've never experienced before — the new I-35 LC Vintage.
Drawing inspiration from the best instruments of the 1960s, our newest offering in the I-35 lineup provides an exceptionally loose and organic feel, achieved through a ground up reworking of everything from its laminate and center block recipes to its neck construction. Custom Throbak pickups and Bumblebee capacitors bring its open, acoustic response to life, expanding its versatility and proving that, although it looks every bit the part of a time-tested instrument, its appeal is more than just skin deep.
Construction | Semi hollow w/ maple/spruce center block |
Body | Maple laminate |
Top | Maple laminate |
Neck | Honduran mahogany |
Body Binding | Non-grained ivoroid |
Fingerboard Binding | Non-grained ivoroid |
Peghead Binding | None |
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 (5mm non-tapered) |
Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
Soundhole | F-holes (unbound) |
Pickups | Throbak ESG-102B |
Pots/Caps | DiMarzio 500K / Luxe Bumblebee |
Knobs | Gold or Black Reflector Top Knobs |
Pickup Rings | Black |
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 | High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged) |
Pickguard | Black/Cream/Black |
Truss Rod Cover | Black/Cream/Black |
Strings | D'Addario NYXL1046 (.010" - .046") |
Case | Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage |