Specs:
• Model: I-35 LC
• Finish: Dark Cherry Sunburst, High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Construction: Semi-Hollow with Maple / Spruce Center Block
• Body: Maple Laminate
• Top: Maple Laminate
• Neck: Honduran Mahogany, Set Neck, Extra Long Mortise & Tenon
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with MOP Long Dot Inlays (5mm non-tapered)
• Radius: 12"
• Frets: Medium 18% Nickel-Silver
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"
• Scale Length: 24 7/8"
• Pickups: Lollar Imperial Standard Wind Humbuckers
• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Switch
• Electronics: 50s Style Wiring, CTS 500K Pots, .022mF Capacitors
• Bridge: TonePros AVR2E
• Tailpiece: TonePros T1Z
• Tuners: Nickel Gotoh with Collings Logo
• Knobs: Amber Top Hat
• Pickup Rings: Cream or Black
• Soundholes: Unbound F-Holes
• Binding: Non-Grained Ivoroid Body and Fingerboard Binding
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings Logo
• Peghead Profile: Haircut
• Truss Rod Cover: Ebony
• Strings: D’Addario NYXL1149 (.011"-.049")
• Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Country: USA
• Year: 2011
• Serial: I35LC11094

 

Specs:
• Model: I-35 LC
• Finish: Dark Cherry Sunburst, High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Construction: Semi-Hollow with Maple / Spruce Center Block
• Body: Maple Laminate
• Top: Maple Laminate
• Neck: Honduran Mahogany, Set Neck, Extra Long Mortise & Tenon
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with MOP Long Dot Inlays (5mm non-tapered)
• Radius: 12"
• Frets: Medium 18% Nickel-Silver
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"
• Scale Length: 24 7/8"
• Pickups: Lollar Imperial Standard Wind Humbuckers
• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Switch
• Electronics: 50s Style Wiring, CTS 500K Pots, .022mF Capacitors
• Bridge: TonePros AVR2E
• Tailpiece: TonePros T1Z
• Tuners: Nickel Gotoh with Collings Logo
• Knobs: Amber Top Hat
• Pickup Rings: Cream or Black
• Soundholes: Unbound F-Holes
• Binding: Non-Grained Ivoroid Body and Fingerboard Binding
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings Logo
• Peghead Profile: Haircut
• Truss Rod Cover: Ebony
• Strings: D’Addario NYXL1149 (.011"-.049")
• Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Country: USA
• Year: 2011
• Serial: I35LC11094

Personal Thoughts:
The I-35 LC is one of Collings’ best modern semi-hollows in my opinion, because it takes the familiar double-cut semi idea and refines it without losing the warmth and midrange that make these guitars so addictive. The laminate construction and maple / spruce center block give it a slightly drier, woodier and more focused response than some semi-hollows, which is exactly part of the appeal of the LC models. The standard wind Lollar Imperials work brilliantly in this format too, giving you plenty of clarity and articulation but with a bit more push and fullness than a lower output set. Dark Cherry Sunburst really suits these as well, especially when the finish and grain catch the light properly. A very classy, very serious semi-hollow that suits players who want vintage flavour but with a more precise and premium feel.

 

 

Condition Report:
Very good condition. Overall a fairly clean example, with the main point to note being some light surface blistering to the back of the neck. This is assumed to have come from wearing a ring, but importantly it cannot be felt whilst playing. Aside from that, it presents very well overall.

 

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