001
12-Fret 00 Acoustic Guitar
Top | Sitka spruce |
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Back & Sides | Honduran mahogany |
Neck | Honduran mahogany |
Body Binding | Tortoise with b/w/b/w top purfling |
Fingerboard Binding | None |
Peghead Binding | None |
Bridge | Ebony pyramid-style with 2 5/16" spacing |
Fingerboard | Ebony with MOP short dots |
Fingerboard Radius | 14" - 26" compound |
Bridge Pins/End Pin | Ebony with MOP dot |
Nut | Bone, 1 13/16" |
Saddle | Bone, drop-in |
Neck Profile | Modified V |
Peghead Profile | Tapered slotted square with volute |
Neck Joint | Mortise & tenon hybrid |
Truss Rod | Fully adjustable |
Frets | Medium 18% nickel-silver |
Peghead Veneer | Ebony with MOP Collings logo |
Tuners | Nickel Waverly |
Backstrip | 1-style (Walnut) |
Rosette | b/w Purfling |
Scale Length | 24 7/8" |
Brace Material | Sitka spruce |
Brace Pattern | Pre-war scalloped X-brace |
Body Finish | High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
Neck Finish | High gloss polyester resin |
Pickguard | Tortoise |
Strings | D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053") |
Case | Deluxe hardshell case |
We offer the 00 in its original 12-fret configuration (click here for our 14-fret version), a guitar shape that was first designed around the time of the Civil War. Its dimensions are similar to a typical classical guitar, with a slotted headstock and small pyramid bridge. The comfortable size and timeless appearance of the Collings 00 is matched by the ease of playing a wide neck and shorter string scale affords. The tone is typically balanced and precise, and we’ve seen it adopted for a wide range of playing styles from simple vocal accompaniment to ragtime solos. When you want the durability of a modern guitar but one that appears rooted in an earlier, simpler time, the 00 is a versatile choice.
001 vs 002H vs 003
While all three models share the same body dimensions, key differences are outlined below.
- Our 1-style (001) features Honduran mahogany back and sides with tortoise body binding and ebony butt wedge, b/w/b/w top purfling, a walnut backstrip, dot fingerboard inlays, and a simpler 1-style rosette.
- Our 2-style (002H) features East Indian rosewood back and sides with ivoroid body binding and butt wedge, herringbone top purfling, a “zipper” backstrip, diamonds and squares fingerboard inlays, and a more intricate 2-style rosette.
- Our 3-style (003) features East Indian rosewood back and sides with ivoroid body/fingerboard/peghead binding and butt wedge, no herringbone top purfling, a “chevron” backstrip, no fingerboard inlays, and an abalone rosette.
Standard (001) vs Traditional (001 T)
While both models share the same body dimensions, key differences are outlined below.
- Our standard series instruments (non-T) offer the classic Collings voice, which features shimmery highs, a punchy midrange, a tight and clean low end, and maximum headroom with a quick response. The standard neck profile is our Modified V with 1 13/16″ nut width and 2 5/16″ string spacing. Standard instruments also offer a wider range of custom options than Traditionals.
- Our Traditional series instruments (T) offer a slightly looser, more “broken in” feel and tone, featuring a rounder high end and fuller low midrange, along with our Traditional aesthetic appointments, such as gold MOP inlays and custom wood purflings and rosette. Traditional models also feature an ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer body finish, no tongue brace, and a unique neck construction designed to complement the looser feel and voicing, along with our Traditional neck carve and 1 3/4″ nut width. Due to the vintage-inspired vision for these guitars, Traditional instruments are offered with limited custom options.
Custom Options
All orders and purchases, including custom orders, are handled through our authorized dealers. We do not sell directly, but the knowledgeable staff at our dealers are happy to discuss custom options, pricing, lead times, and more. Please visit our Dealers page to locate your nearest authorized Collings dealer.
If you are having trouble locating a specific instrument, please email us at customerservice@collingsguitars.com so we can direct you to one that’s available or on order.
Top Options
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Old-Growth Sitka spruce
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Torrefied Sitka spruce
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Adirondack spruce
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European spruce
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Engelmann spruce
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Honduran mahogany
Back & Sides Options
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East Indian rosewood
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Walnut
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Wenge
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Maple
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Koa
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Cocobolo
Peghead Inlay Options
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Torch
Fingerboard Inlay Options
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Diamonds & squares (long or short)
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42-style snowflakes
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45-style snowflakes
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Tree of Life
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Mom inlays
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Modern diamonds
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No fingerboard inlays
Binding Options
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Peghead binding
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Fingerboard binding
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Ivoroid binding
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Maple binding
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Koa binding
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Rosewood binding
Trim Options
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Herringbone trim
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Rope purfling
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2-style backstrip
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3-style backstrip
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Abalone rosette
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41-style abalone top border
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42-style abalone top border
Finish Options
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Sunburst top
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Full-body sunburst
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Western Shaded top
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Walnut stain
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Doghair finish
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Jet Black finish
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Satin neck finish
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Dark Vintage sunburst
Design Options
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Adirondack braces
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No tongue brace
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Left-handed
Scale Length & Nut Width Options
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1 3/4" nut width
Neck / Profile Options
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Solid peghead
Bridge & Saddle Options
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Cutthrough saddle
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Belly bridge
Pickguard Options
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Dalmatian
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Tigerstripe
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Pearloid
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Ivoroid
Tuner Options
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Gold Waverly
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Bronze 3-on-a-plate Waverly
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Ivoroid tuner buttons
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Ebony tuner buttons