Collings 470 JL Julian Lage Signature Electric Guitar - Antiqued Black

Meet the guitar that proves “signature model” can still mean something truly special. The Collings 470 JL in Antiqued Black is the result of years of obsessive refinement between Collings and Julian Lage—built from the sound up, not just spec’d on paper. Fully hollow yet incredibly controlled thanks to its trestle block design, this guitar delivers an airy, articulate voice with surprising punch and feedback resistance. Paired with a set of Ron Ellis Ellisonics, it responds with an almost acoustic-like sensitivity—every nuance, every touch, every dynamic shift is right there under your fingers. At just over 6 pounds, it feels alive in your hands, and with a Bigsby B3 onboard, it’s as expressive as it is inspiring. This is one of those rare instruments that doesn’t just sound incredible—it changes the way you play.

Specs:

• Finish: Antiqued Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz
• Construction: Fully hollow body with trestle block
• Body: Solid Honduran mahogany
• Top: Maple laminate
• Neck: Honduran mahogany
• Neck Joint: Extra long mortise and tenon
• Fingerboard: Ebony with graduated pearl dot inlays
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Scale Length: 24 7/8"
• Nut Width: 1 11/16" (Derlin)
• Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
• Binding: Non-grained ivoroid body binding
• Bridge: Pinned ebony base with tune-o-matic top (nylon saddles)
• Tailpiece: Bigsby B3 vibrato
• Pickups: Ron Ellis Ellisonics (custom adjustable height)
• Electronics: DiMarzio 500K pots with Jupiter Vintage Yellow caps
• Pickup Rings: Black phenolic
• Tuners: Relic nickel Waverly (16:1) with vintage oval buttons
• Pickguard: Acrylic tortoise
• Case: Deluxe hardshell case with case candy included

A masterclass in touch, tone, and craftsmanship—the 470 JL isn’t just a guitar you own, it’s one you grow into.