A stunningly good guitar, this lefty Collings C10 Short Scale is both exquisite to look at and heaven to play. It’s a guitar that was sold new through Folkway a dozen years back, and was ordered with short scale neck, sunburst finish, and 1-3/4” nut to emulate a 30’s Gibson L-00, before Collings introduced the C10-35. But it wasn’t ordered left-handed – that part we took care of here!

The guitar is in excellent condition. The lefty conversion was done with a left-handed bridge and pickguard that were supplied to us by Collings, and the work looks factory. Side dots were added to match the original righty side ones, the new bone nut and compensated saddle were made by us with Collings’ design. The instrument plays like a dream, and it really does look spectacular.  There is a bit of playwear by the soundhole, but not much else to report on in terms of wear and tear.

In the tone department this C10 has everything going on as well. There’s magic in that short scale, and the lefty stringing on righty bracing coaxes more warmth and thickness in the trebles – making the guitar sound older than it is. The mid-range is clear, focused, and supportive, and the basses are particularly open and present. The guitar has sustain for days, and an incredible sweetness when played gently. Dig in and it has the horsepower of a big guitar, with huge power and cut to shine though in a jam setting. 

Scalloped-braced Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, short scale neck with ebony fingerboard, 1-3/4” nut, and 2-3/16” string spacing at the bridge. Rounded neck carve with a 1st fret neck depth of .881”. Sunburst finish, ivoroid body bindings and rosette, Waverly tuning machines, mother of pearl accents.

With original hardshell case.