The success of the Collings OM1 JL combined with Julian Lage’s love of electric guitars meant a second Collings-Julian collaboration was inevitable. But following such a highly praised signature model with yet another meant leaving nothing on the table. From its organic beginnings, the process envisioned by both parties was something designed and built from the sound up.
The Collings 470 JL is the result of years-long conversations, engineering, testing, tweaking, playing, and listening. And then doing it all over again until it was right. From first sketches through plugging in the final prototypes, every aspect of this model inside and out is the result of a unique approach, technique, and style – both from the builder’s and player’s point of view – culminating in a one-of-a-kind electric guitar experience.
Hollow body resonance and weight with the look and feedback resistance of a solid body were key characteristics desired by Julian Lage from inception of the 470 JL. In response, Collings engineered a fully hollow trestle block design that utilizes a solid Mahogany body and Maple laminate top. Collings teamed with esteemed pickup maker Ron Ellis to offer a truly elevated experience with the 470 JL: those seeking the power of a higher wound pickup with the fidelity and clarity of a true vintage single coil will not be left wanting after plugging in the 470 JL and it’s pair of custom adjustable Ellisonics. The Bigsby B3 tailpiece is not only for vibrato use as well, but also provides the sort of open, loose feel desired on vintage style guitars.
To achieve the comfortable, accessible feel desired, a custom neck was created which incorporates Julian’s preferences for a symmetrical design and narrower fingerboard in the upper range, along with a C/V hybrid profile. Just pick it up and you with see you will agree with Julian. The 470 JL is finished in Collings’ ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer with a subtle ‘Antiqued’ black top, allowing the trestle-block body to fully respond while adding a gently worn-in aesthetic and feel.
Includes Ameritage deluxe hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.
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