2008 Collings 290 LH Prototype, Doghair - $2,195

The LH Prototpye Collings 290 , complete with documents certifying its authenticity. Single owner guitar.

The Collings 290, featuring two custom Lollar pickups and a mahogany neck and body, is a rather remarkable example of what is possible within this seemingly simple design formula. The finish seems to have been applied thinly, with the clear coat’s surface showing just the slightest hint of the wood’s underlying grain.

The Austin-based guitar company is known for their nearly-legendary build quality, and the 290’s noticeably crisp edges and jewel-like fretwork are no exception. The 290 retains a distinctive look without the need for binding or abalone. Tasteful is the word here, and subtle touches like ivoroid dot fingerboard inlays and tuner buttons, coupled with a mother of pearl Collings logo on the headstock, offer more than enough flash for a machine this focused on function. The East Indian rosewood fingerboard isn’t afraid to show some grain either, adding to the guitar’s classy, yet stripped down vibe.

Collings 290 Another aspect of the 290 that sets it apart from similar instruments is its unique, big-bottomed silhouette.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:
Category:  Electric Solidbody
Body:  17" Length; 13-1/2" Bout Width; 1-5/8" Depth
Top:  Solid Honduran Mahogany
Back/Sides: Solid Honduran Mahogany
Neck: Solid Honduran Mahogany
Binding:  N/A
Fingerboard:  East Indian Rosewood
Bridge:  TonePros
Tailpiece:  TonePros
Inlay:  Grained Ivoroid Dot Position Markers
Pickguard:  Pearloid
Finish:  Doghair, High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Hardware:  Chrome
Pickups:  Jason Lollar Custom P90-Style
Tuners:  Sperel Tuners w/Vintage-Style Buttons
Controls:  3-Way Toggle, 2 Volume (Neck & Bridge Pickups), 2 Tone (Neck & Bridge Pickups)
Width @ Nut:  1-11/16"
Scale: 24-7/8"
Serial #: 
Case: Hardshell Case

Special Notes:  Pearloid Headstock Veneer (Upgrade)