Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: A few minor dents present have been filled, color-matched and refinished. 

Experience the pinnacle of American boutique crafting with the stunning Collings 290! A supreme tone investment designed for the discerning player, this solid-body single-cutaway features select Honduran mahogany construction paired with an extra-long mortise and tenon neck joint for unmatched sustain and organic resonance. Dual Lollar P90 pickups, 50s-style wiring, CTS pots, and Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors deliver dynamic, roaring grit alongside sweet, glassy cleans with incredible touch sensitivity! Playing feels pure effortless thanks to a rosewood fretboard, 12" radius, and a sleek high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Weighing in at a perfectly balanced 7 lbs 9 oz, this rock-solid masterpiece comes complete with premium Kluson hardware and a deluxe hardshell case to ensure decades of world-class tone.

Named for the scenic US 290 highway that winds past the Collings shop and through the Texas Hill Country, our 290® is a modern day tribute to the original working man’s rock and roll guitar. A solid mahogany body and neck are complemented by two Lollar Soapbar P90 pickups for a tone that shows off the amazing harmonic range and dynamics of this often underrated configuration.

290® vs 290® S

The only difference between the 290® and 290® S are that the “S” version features a single bridge pickup with one volume and one tone knob, along with no pickup selector switch.  They otherwise share the same body size, shape, scale length, electronics, and standard appointments.

290® vs 290® DC

While both models feature the same standard appointments, the 290® is a single-cutaway body, while the 290® DC features a double cutaway.  Due to the design of the neck joint, the DC version’s neck pickup is shifted more toward the bridge than the single cutaway version.  This results in a neck pickup tone that is less bass-heavy with extra clarity compared to the non-DC version.  The standard 290® offers a fuller voice in the neck position, although both models are surprisingly dynamic and articulate.

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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