Vintage Slope-Shoulder Soul Meets Master-Built Austin Precision
The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to offer this pre-owned, mint-condition Collings CJ-45 T (Traditional Series). Handcrafted in Austin, Texas, the CJ-45 T is Bill Collings' definitive take on the coveted golden-era slope-shoulder dreadnought. By pairing vintage-inspired construction techniques with meticulous modern craftsmanship, this instrument delivers explosive projection, warm woody bass, and a dry, articulate midrange that fingerpickers and flatpickers dream about.
As part of the acclaimed Traditional Series, this CJ-45 T features custom-selected tonewoods including a solid Sitka Spruce top paired with solid Mahogany back and sides. Built using animal protein glue, custom scalloped X-bracing, and an ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish, the body is engineered to vibrate with maximum freedom and immediate acoustic dynamic response.
Unrivaled Playability & Vintage Neck Profile
Designed for players who demand authentic vintage feel, the CJ-45 T features a full-feeling C neck profile with a 1-3/4" nut width and a short 24 7/8" scale length. This combination reduces string tension for effortless bending and comfortable chording across the entire ebony fingerboard. Whether laying down rhythm tracks in the studio or leading an unamplified acoustic jam, this CJ-45 T cuts through with sweet, vocal clarity.
Sanctuary Expert Take:
"If you love the iconic warmth and punch of a vintage slope-shoulder, but want the rock-solid intonation and build quality that only Collings can provide, this CJ-45 T is the pinnacle. In absolute mint condition, this is an incredible opportunity to skip the factory wait list and own a legendary acoustic."
Key Specifications:
- Model: Collings CJ-45 T (Traditional Series)
- Condition: Pre-Owned (Mint)
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid Honduran Mahogany
- Construction: Animal Protein Glue, Traditional Series Custom Scalloped X-Bracing
- Finish: Full-Gloss Ultra-Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Wood: Honduran Mahogany (Full C Profile)
- Scale Length: 24 7/8" (Short Scale)
- Nut Width: 1-3/4" Bone
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
- Tuners: Nickel Waverly Tuners
- Case: Original Collings Traditional Hardshell Case Included
Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN 32053.
Top: Sitka spruce
Back & Sides: Honduran mahogany
Construction: Traditional Series Build and Voicing
Neck: Honduran mahogany
Body Binding: Ivoroid with no purfling
Fingerboard Binding: None
Peghead Binding: None
Bridge: Ebony straight-style with 2 5/16" spacing
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fingerboard: Indian rosewood with 19 frets and MOP long dots
Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ivoroid with no dot
Nut: Bone, 1 3/4"
Saddle: Bone, cutthrough
Neck Profile: CJ-45 Carve
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 w/ Ivoroid buttons
Backstrip: None
Rosette: Single-ring of multiple b/w purflings
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Brace Material: Sitka spruce
Brace Pattern: CJ-45 Wartime 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
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