The Collings Jumbo, or CJ, is their version of the classic slope-shouldered dreadnought, a shape that has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years. While the CJ is similar in width and depth to the traditional dreadnought, it has a distinctly different tone. Despite its large size, this model works well with the optional shorter string scale, resulting in a somewhat percussive bottom end ideal for acoustic blues or other styles that benefit from a more controlled bass response.
Top
Sitka spruce
Back & Sides
E. Indian rosewood
Neck
Honduran mahogany
Body Binding
Ivoroid with b/w/b/w/b purfling
Fingerboard Binding
.100" ivoroid with b/w purfling
Peghead Binding
.100" ivoroid 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
3-style (Chevron)
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