The Collings 470 JL Julian Lage Signature is a bold reimagining of the hollow-body electric guitar, developed in collaboration with jazz virtuoso Julian Lage. With a fully hollow mahogany body and trestle block design, topped with laminated maple, the 470 JL delivers a dynamic and nuanced tone suited to players who demand responsiveness and clarity. This guitar is built to Julian’s exacting preferences, featuring a shorter 24 7/8" scale, a comfortable 12" radius ebony fretboard, and a lightweight build that encourages fluidity and feel.

The guitar is powered by a pair of Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups—custom-voiced for versatility—paired with DiMarzio 500K pots and Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors for a refined signal path. Premium touches like the Bigsby B3 vibrato, relic nickel Waverly tuners, and aged ‘Antiqued Sunburst’ nitro finish complete its vintage-modern aesthetic. Whether on stage or in studio, the 470 JL offers a deeply expressive tool for serious players seeking a signature voice.

Features:

• Fully hollow mahogany body with trestle block and maple laminate top

• Ron Ellis Ellisonic pickups with custom wiring for tonal flexibility

• Bigsby B3 vibrato tailpiece and pinned ebony base tune-o-matic bridge

• 24 7/8" scale length with 12" radius ebony fingerboard and pearl dot inlays

• Includes deluxe Ameritage hardshell case for maximum protection

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Specs

Body: Fully hollow with trestle block, Solid Honduran mahogany, Maple laminate top
Neck: Honduran mahogany, 12" radius, Extra long mortise & tenon joint
Fingerboard: Ebony with graduated pearl dots, Binding: Ebony
Bridge: Pinned ebony base with tune-o-matic saddle top (nylon saddles)
Tailpiece: Bigsby vibrato B3
Pickups: Ron Ellis Ellisonics (custom adjustable height)
Pots/Caps: DiMarzio 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
Knobs: Black/Silver or Black/Gold Reflector Top
Pickup Rings: Black Phenolic
Nut: 1 11/16" Delrin
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings Script logo
Tuners: Relic nickel Waverly with vintage oval buttons (16:1 ratio)
Wiring: 470 Wiring (master volume, two tones)
Finish: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard: Acrylic Tortoise (1-ply) or Parchment (3-Ply)
Truss Rod Cover: Black/Cream/Black
Strings: D'Addario NYXL1149 (.011" - .049")
Case: Deluxe hardshell case by Ameritage

**Dimensions**
Body Length: 17 ⅜”
Body Depth: 1 13/16”
Lower Bout Width: 13 1/2”
Total Length: 38 3/4”