The Collings CJ-45 T Traditional is a masterfully crafted slope-shoulder dreadnought that pays tribute to the golden era of acoustic guitar design while embracing modern playability. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and Honduran mahogany back and sides, it delivers a rich, woody tone with superb dynamic range and articulation. The CJ-45 T features Collings' Traditional Series voicing and wartime scalloped X-bracing for enhanced warmth, clarity, and projection, all in a shorter 24 7/8" scale that makes playing feel effortless.
Attention to vintage detail is apparent in every element of the CJ-45 T, from the ivoroid body binding to the tortoise pickguard and mother-of-pearl inlays. The Honduran mahogany neck is paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard for a classic feel, while the custom CJ-45 carve and straight-style ebony bridge offer both comfort and tonal responsiveness. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, this guitar is an inspiring companion. It comes complete with a deluxe hardshell case for ultimate protection.
Features:
Solid Sitka spruce top with Honduran mahogany back and sides
Traditional Series voicing with wartime scalloped X-bracing
Shorter 24 7/8" scale length for comfortable, responsive play
Ebony straight-style bridge with 2 5/16" string spacing
Includes deluxe hardshell case for safe transport and storage
Top | Sitka spruce |
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Back & Sides | Honduran mahogany |
Construction | Traditional Series Build and Voicing |
Neck | Honduran mahogany |
Body Binding | Ivoroid with no purfling |
Fingerboard Binding | None |
Peghead Binding | None |
Bridge | Ebony straight-style with 2 5/16" spacing |
Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
Fingerboard | Indian rosewood with 19 frets and MOP long dots |
Bridge Pins/End Pin | Ivoroid with no dot |
Nut | Bone, 1 3/4" |
Saddle | Bone, cutthrough |
Neck Profile | CJ-45 Carve |
Peghead Profile | Haircut |
Neck Joint | Mortise & tenon hybrid |
Truss Rod | Fully adjustable |
Frets | Medium 18% nickel-silver |
Peghead Veneer | Ebony with MOP Collings logo |
Tuners | Nickel Waverly w/ Ivoroid buttons |
Backstrip | None |
Rosette | Single-ring of multiple b/w purflings |
Scale Length | 24 7/8" |
Brace Material | Sitka spruce |
Brace Pattern | CJ-45 Wartime scalloped X-brace |
Body Finish | High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer |
Neck Finish | High gloss polyester resin |
Pickguard | Tortoise |
Strings | D'Addario EJ-17 (.013"- .056") |
Case | Deluxe hardshell case |
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