Collings CJ MH Sunburst

Honduran Mahogany Jumbo Acoustic 2016

Summary

The Collings CJ MH Sunburst is a masterfully crafted jumbo acoustic guitar, designed by legendary luthier Bill Collings. With a stunning sunburst premium spruce top over Honduran mahogany back and sides, this guitar combines jaw-dropping aesthetics with remarkable tone, sustain, and balance.

Perfect for both strumming and fingerstyle, the CJ MH delivers articulate highs, rich mids, and percussive lows. Its ultra-thin nitro finish and premium craftsmanship make it as visually striking as it is sonically impressive.

Features

• Premium Sunburst Spruce top
• Honduran Mahogany back and sides
• Honduran Mahogany neck
• Ivoroid rosette with b/w purfling
• Haircut peghead collectible design
• Tortoise pickguard
• Forward-shifted vintage bracing
• Hide glue construction
• Thin nitrocellulose finish
• Versatile jumbo body for strumming and flatpicking
• Excellent for recording and stage performance

Specifications

• Model: Collings CJ MH
• Top Wood: Sunburst Premium Spruce
• Back & Sides: Honduran Mahogany
• Neck: Honduran Mahogany, C-shape profile
• Body Binding: Tortoise with b/w/b/w top purfling
• Fingerboard: Ebony with MOP long dots
• Fingerboard Binding: .100″ Tortoise with b/w purfling
• Peghead: Haircut profile, Ebony veneer, MOP Collings logo
• Bridge: Ebony belly-style, 2 3/16″ spacing
• Bridge Pins / End Pin: Ebony with MOP dot
• Nut: Bone, 1 11/16″
• Saddle: Bone, Drop-in
• Truss Rod: Fully adjustable
• Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver
• Scale Length: 25 1/2″
• Bracing: Pre-war scalloped X-brace (Sitka spruce)
• Fingerboard Radius: 14″-26″ compound
• Body Finish: High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Neck Finish: High-gloss polyester resin
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Strings: DAddario EJ-17 (.013″- .056″)
• Case: Collings Traditional Handcrafted Case
• Year: 2016, New Demo (Mint Condition, Unregistered, under warranty)

Electronics

Acoustic guitar with no built-in electronics. Ideal for micing in studio or using external pickups if desired.

Additional Information

• Highly collectible and visually stunning jumbo acoustic
• Ultra-thin nitro finish enhances responsiveness
• Stored in humidity-controlled vault for 6 years before shipping
• Plays beautifully across strumming, flatpicking, and fingerstyle techniques
• Staff favorite at Art of Guitar; an exceptional pre-loved example
• Cheapest demo model worldwide with these specs

Shop the Collings CJ MH Acoustic now at Art of Guitar online. A must-play for anyone who values sound quality, sustain, and premium craftsmanship.