For Sale: Collings SJ SB 2013 (NAMM guitar) $4400

wesfan42 · #1 01-05-2023, 08:02 AM

Edit, January 21: guitar is ON HOLD for a buyer off-forum. I'll keep this up for now though in case the deal falls through.

I've decided to sell my Collings SJ that I bought on the forum over the summer. While it is amazing, it is just a little too large for me. It's a 2013 model, 1 3/4 nut, full body sunburst finish. The full body SB with the maple back, sides, and neck is really beautiful. And of course it has the classic SJ sound, and was signed by Bill. Original hardshell case.

EDITED TO UPDATE CONDITION: Condition is VG+. It has some honest playwear and aging and very minor wear on the lower frets. There are two small (3-4mm) dings in the back of the neck that are not even noticeable when playing. They don't go through the finish. There is also some light whisker checking in the lacquer at the bridge tips and some light crazing in the lacquer on the back of the headstock.

Here's what Gryphon said when they sold this: "This SJ was featured in Collings' 2013 NAMM trade show booth, and the figure in the maple, back, sides, and neck is spectacular. Is it a coincidence that a maple model chosen for a trade show booth guitar has fancier wood than usual'? We make no claims, just look at the photos.This is a superb sounding guitar, with crisp treble and a focused bass response that is very powerful and superbly musical."

I've attached a few photos here but would be happy to send more if you provide an email. Asking $4200 shipped CONUS, with paypal f/f or another payment method that doesn't require me to cover fees.

I have 100% positive feedback on Reverb and TGP. Not sure if I have feedback here yet or not, but have completed a few sales with good results.

Dirk Hofman · #2 01-05-2023, 01:31 PM

Incredible looking guitar. GLWS!

Stevien · #3 01-05-2023, 03:07 PM

Oh my! If you looked up the word "Beautiful" in the dictionary, there would be a pic of this guitar instead of a definition! You're gonna miss this one!
Steve

wesfan42 · #4 01-05-2023, 06:08 PM

Thanks, guys. It is a stunner, for sure!

wesfan42 · #5 01-07-2023, 11:31 AM

Bump for the weekend!

brijas99 · #6 01-17-2023, 06:38 AM

Cant stop looking at this Collings SJ.

Bumping this beauty to the top !

wesfan42 · #7 01-18-2023, 05:45 PM

Bump with a lower price and some added details on condition. New asking price: $4200 shipped.

NervousNrG · #8 01-18-2023, 08:26 PM

That really is a stunner.

What are the neck dimensions and profile on this? The same as current specs on the Collings website?

wesfan42 · #9 01-19-2023, 04:20 AM

Yes, stock neck specs except for the 1 3/4 nut

sunpowder · #10 01-20-2023, 06:07 PM

I owned this guitar and it is truly special. Fantastic sounding and playing instrument. Looks beautiful too, but the aesthetic just mirrors the tone. Also has the smoothest Waverly tuners I have ever experienced, and I have had a lot of guitars with Waves. Bump this up. Great price, great seller.

wesfan42 · #11 01-21-2023, 06:36 AM

Thank you for weighing in! It really is an amazing instrument, and beautiful as well. Just too big for me at this point, but it will make someone else very happy.

brijas99 · #12 02-03-2023, 09:15 PM

Cant believe someone hasn't pulled the trigger on this beauty yet !!

Stevien · #13 02-03-2023, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brijas99

Cant believe someone hasn't pulled the trigger on this beauty yet !!

I was thinking the same thing! I don't have the money, & it's still hard to resist! GLWS!
Steve

BackNSaddle · #14 02-17-2023, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wesfan42

Edit, January 21: guitar is ON HOLD for a buyer off-forum. I'll keep this up for now though in case the deal falls through.

If your sale falls through, I'm very interested in exchanging contact info to discuss this with you over the phone.

I probably need to make some posts to open up my ability to use the PM messaging.

Thanks.