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Old 04-25-2022, 07:38 PM
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Default SOLD Collings OM3Mh Custom Reclaimed Alaskan Blue Spruce, Sinker Mahogany

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One of the rarest Collings models you'll ever come across. In 2021, they built only a handful of guitars with some sunken, reclaimed Alaskan Blue Spruce that was submerged for years and ended up taking on a grey-ish hue. Totally unique and even had a bit of bearclaw as well. Pair that with an absolutely stunning sinker mahogany back and sides, and you've got something really special. On top of that the body, neck and headstock are bound in faux tortoiseshell and the headstock features one of the most eye-catching abalone Collings Inlays i've ever seen. Finally, it comes in a now discontinued, rare and collectable Collings made Traditional case - simply the best you can get to house such a beautiful instrument. a K&K Pure Western Mini pickup was professionally installed, along with a strap button on the neck heel in the Collings approved location.

Sound - as good as it looks. Well rounded and articulate. Will continue to get better as it gets played in more.

Overall the condition is excellent (if not MINT). Rarely left my home and only the faintest light pick marks or swirlies can be seen in the right light/right angle.

Specs:
  • Top: Alaskan Glacier Sitka Blue Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Sinker Mahogany
  • Neck: Honduran mahogany
  • Body Binding: Tortoise
  • Fingerboard Binding: Tortoise
  • Peghead Binding: Tortoise
  • Bridge: Ebony belly-style with 2 3/16" spacing
  • Fingerboard: Ebony w/ Long Pattern Abalone Diamonds and Squares
  • Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with abalone dot
  • Nut: Bone, 1 3/4"
  • Saddle: Bone, drop-in
  • Neck Profile: Modified V
  • Peghead Profile: Tapered square with volute
  • Neck Joint: Mortise and tenon hybrid
  • Truss Rod: Fully adjustable
  • Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
  • Peghead Veneer: Stained Exotic Ebony with Abalone Collings logo
  • Tuners: Nickel Waverly (16:1 ratio)
  • Backstrip: 3-style (Chevron)
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Scale Length: 25 1/2"
  • Brace Material: Sitka spruce
  • Brace Pattern: Pre-war scalloped X-brace
  • Fingerboard Radius: 14" - 26" compound
  • Body Finish: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Neck Finish: High gloss polyester resin
  • Pickguard: Tortoise
  • Strings: D'Addario EJ-16 (.012"- .053")
  • Case: Collings Traditional OM Case
  • Pickup: K&K PWM


Asking $7250 plus actual shipping costs. Not interested in trades.

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Old 04-25-2022, 09:07 PM
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Default Just arrived from reverb

Man.. I saw this on reverb and hoped it might be here too.

Kaboooom. That’s gorgeous

I’ll sleep on it.
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You had the D2 version of this as I recall and I regret not purchasing that. I would be all over it if I hadn’t just gotten a OM1ATS

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Old 04-26-2022, 12:11 PM
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Man.. I saw this on reverb and hoped it might be here too.

Kaboooom. That’s gorgeous

I’ll sleep on it.
Thanks! I’d much rather sell here, but wanted to ensure appropriate exposure.

It’s a gem - I’d keep it if I didn’t just buy another Collings Dread (which is the body style I prefer most).
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Old 04-27-2022, 07:15 PM
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A few extra pictures showing the top and back in other light.





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If only it were a lefty...

Beautiful guitar!
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I'm not an OM guy anymore, but this is really spectacular looking. I remember when TME was selling a few of these and don't know if this one came from their custom orders, but this is just awesome.

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I'm not an OM guy anymore, but this is really spectacular looking. I remember when TME was selling a few of these and don't know if this one came from their custom orders, but this is just awesome.

GLWS
Thanks - this one was from Artisan, but I looked at a few from TME as well.

It’s really stunning. I’d surely be keeping it if I didn’t replace it with a D2H with Madagascar/Adi.

Someone will get a rare treasure!
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Old 05-06-2022, 07:55 PM
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Beautiful guitar
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Wow wow wow. This goes in my short list for perfection.

Have two Collings - a CJ and om2hat. Both phenomenal, just like each of the other couple dozen Collings I’ve picked up.

Hope this finds a great home.
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Still available and ready for a new home!
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Big price drop!
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