Collings 03 12-Fret - Western Shaded Top

The 12-fret format 0 features a particularly successful tonal balance. The slightly longer body than the 14-fret versions brings more Bass depth and greater overall volume, while retaining excellent articulation. The result is precise, defined, with a fast response ideal for nuanced playing.

The short Scale length (24 7/8") and wide bridge spacing (2 5/16") offer immediate comfort, especially for fingerstyle playing. Chords remain legible, melodic lines stand out clearly, and the overall dynamics allow for great expressivity. It's also a highly relevant instrument in the studio, where its clarity and balance make all the difference.

Indian rosewood construction for back and sides brings harmonic richness and depth, while the carefully selected top guarantees projection and precision. As always with Collings, the workmanship is impeccable, with sober yet refined finishes: ivoroid purfling, abalone rosette and a deliberately uncluttered aesthetic with no fingerboard inlays.

This version can also be fitted with top-of-the-range custom options, such as a style 42 abalone table surround, style 45 "snowflake" inlays or a torch motif headstock, reinforcing its status as an exceptional instrument.

The Collings 0 3 12-Fret is a versatile guitar, both compact and surprisingly powerful. It is aimed at demanding guitarists in search of a precise, inspiring instrument perfectly suited to modern acoustic settings.