A powerhouse fancy D3A Varnish with some nice upgrades from Collings Guitars. This custom build is made with Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Western Burst top paired with Cocobolo back and sides with Western Burst and full Varnish finish with custom vintage neck carve, Adirondack Spruce bracing, Dalmation pickguard, Gold Waverly tuners with Snakewood buttons and more.The Varnish allows the wood to breath and gives a more relaxed feel and powerful sound. rich patina of the Varnish shines with this build highlighting the Western Burst and the Cocobolo plus gives a great vintage look to the Ivoroid bindings and Abalone Pearl. Here is what Collings says about their Varnish finish: More flexible than lacquer, our alkyd resin based varnish finish allows for a rich, developed sound early in an instrument’s life. Over time its warm amber patina and responsiveness only increase, creating an instrument of exceptional appearance and tone.Other features include Abalone Pearl rosette, Ebony fretboard and bridge, black/ white top purfling, 42-style snowflake fretboard inlays and torch headstock inlay, herringbone top purfling, Full Ivoroid bindings, Gold Waverly tuners, 3-style multi-color chevron backstrip and more.Other features include Ebony headstock overlay, Honduran Mahogany neck, Ebony fretboard and bridge, full Ivoroid body, neck and headstock bindings, Ebony headstock overlay with Pearl logo, Ivoroid heelcap and wedge, Ebony pins with Pearl dots, Bone nut and saddle, 1 3/4″ nut width, 2 5/16″ saddle spacing and more. Plus in and play with the K&K pickup system installed. Easy and comfortable with the properly installed wooden strap button in the neck.Includes custom black Calton case with Collings logoFree shipping in the continental United States.Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Western Burst topVarnish finish