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Our goal for the I-30 LC was to take the concept of a double cutaway, fully-hollow, P90-equipped guitar and refine it to the extent that it offers something truly new for today’s players. The result is one of the most acoustically responsive and versatile electric guitars we have ever offered. The lightweight “trestle-braced” body of the I-30 LC has been developed through extensive R&D and is the distillation of knowledge gleaned from our popular I-35 LC and Statesman LC. The trestle brace design directly couples the neck and tail block, creating exceptional strength and acoustical energy transference, while also allowing for a lightness and responsiveness that is both a tactile and musical joy to experience. Playing the I-30 LC, you can easily feel the acoustic energy travel through the symmetric arches and re-curves of the top and back. These plates have been custom laminated and voiced for a tonality that is acoustic guitar-like in its resonance and dynamic response, but focused and feedback resistant enough to be utilized in jazz, blues, rock n’ roll, and other styles. Our new custom-designed trapeze tailpiece provides just the right amount of “give” for a relaxed string feel and effortless playability. Lollar Dogear P90s are perfectly matched to the instrument’s acoustic response and offer a wide palette of tones from rich jazzy warmth to 1960’s British Invasion-style chime. Drawing its inspiration from both classic electric designs and our own previous models, the I-30 LC is an exciting step forward and an intriguing Collings sound. Construction: Fully hollow w/ parallel trestle braces 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: Collings original trapeze tailpiece Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ MOP long dots (5mm non-tapered) Fingerboard Radius:    12" Soundhole: F-holes (unbound) Pickups: Throbak Dog Ear 55/56 P90s Pots/Caps: DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow Knobs: Amber or black top hat 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 Pickguard: Black/Cream/Black Truss Rod Cover: Black/Cream/Black Strings: D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049") Case: Deluxe hardshell case

The SoCo 16 LC by Collings is a magnificent instrument designed for discerning guitarists. It features a maple top and mahogany body, paired with Lollar Low Wind Imperial Humbuckers for exceptional tone. The 24.875-inch scale length and rosewood fretboard provide smooth playability, while the custom ivoroid hardware adds a touch of elegance.