The Story
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:
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Solid Sitka spruce top with Honduran mahogany back and sides
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Traditional Series voicing with wartime scalloped X-bracing
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Shorter 24 7/8" scale length for comfortable, responsive play
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Ebony straight-style bridge with 2 5/16" string spacing
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Includes deluxe hardshell case for safe transport and storage
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Specs
| Top | Sitka spruce |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Description
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
Looking for more Dreadnought or Grand Auditorium Guitars? Click Here!
Video
Specs
| Top | Sitka spruce |
|---|---|
| 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 |
