Collings Parlor 1A Traditional Satin, Mahogany & Adirondack Spruce
Details
There is just no guitar that's as fun to spontaneously pick up and play as a good parlor, and the Collings Parlor 1A with Traditional Series build specs and ultra-thin satin finish might just be our new favorite. Small doesn't mean quiet as this punchy little 12-fret cannon proves, as the long body and standard 4" depth mean there's still plenty of body cavity to resonate, giving it a strong midrange and crisp trebles. A short scale combined with standard light gauge strings make playability loose and easy, even a little satisfyingly jangly when you dig in. We love the upgraded Vintage Satin finish, too. It imparts a roundedness and warmth that really benefits smaller bodied guitars like this one.
- Model: 12-fret parlor
- Top: Adirondack spruce
- Back and sides: Honduran mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany with Custom Traditional profile
- Fretboard: Ebony with gold pearl inlays
- Tuners: Waverly with ebony buttons
- Finish: Vintage Satin
- Peghead veneer: Ebony
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Rosette and purfling: Custom wood
- Back strip: 1-style
- Binding: Tortoise
- Bridge: Ebony, pyramid
- Pins: Tortoise
- Nut and saddle material: Bone
- Saddle type: Drop-in, compensated
- Brace pattern: Traditional Series pre-war scalloped X, no tongue brace
- Scale length: 24-7/16"
- Nut width: 1-3/4"
- String spacing: 2-5/16"
- Lower bout: 12-1/4"
- Depth: 4"
- Serial number: 32349
- Case: TKL hardshell
Benefits
Fully insured global shipping
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Easy Returns
Every guitar comes with a 72-hour appraisal period so if you're not satisfied you can return the instrument to us
Why buy this guitar
Key Features
- Design
- Inspired by 19th century designs, Collings' parlor features a long, narrow body and 12-fret neck join
- Tonewoods
- Mahogany's mid-range woodiness and Adirondack spruce's stiff bite make for a surprising little cannon
- Finish
- Collings' ultra-thin Vintage Satin finish imparts a welcome warmth and roundedness
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Bill Collings came from a family of engineers, who inspired his meticulous attention to detail and boundless curiosity.
