New - Waterloo JK
New- Waterloo JK serial number 1907. Another absolute winner from the Collings shop! Beautifully made with the essence of a vintage guitar and many of the same construction features.
Full-bodied in both tone and stature, the aptly nicknamed "Jumbo King” is the largest size offering in the Waterloo line and a modern day tribute to jumbo-sized guitars of the early 1940s. Originally manufactured by Regal for the mail-order enterprise Montgomery Ward, this slope-shoulder body size was designed to provide performers of the era with enough volume and power for professional radio work. The WL-JK accomplishes this and more by employing a full five-inch body depth and a slightly narrow waist to enhance both the bass and treble response.
The WL-JK is available in a minimally appointed “standard” version as well as a “deluxe” version featuring added bindings, true-to-era "valve cover" tuners, and a full-body sunburst finish. Both models utilize vintage inspired x-bracing and prominent v-shaped necks with fully adjustable truss rods.
Body Width: | 15 3/4" |
Body Length: | 19 1/2" |
Body Depth: | 5" |
Scale Length: | 25 1/2" |
Nut Width: | 1 3/4" |
Saddle Spacing: | 2 3/8" |
Recommended Strings: | D'Addario EJ17 (.013"-.056") |