Product Overview
The fully-hollow Ladybird® occupies its own unique corner in the Collings electric lineup. Loose and buoyant, it possesses a vintage character reminiscent of 1960’s single-cut guitars, while a 24 1/8″ scale length – the shortest in our electric lineup – adds to the instrument’s uniquely expressive feel.
Custom-voiced Righteous Sound Cathedral or Bishop pickups were created specifically for this model. In capable hands, these pickups can move the Ladybird® from a whisper to a howl, all while retaining the note clarity for which Collings is know. Each Ladybird® comes strung with a set of D’Addario flat wound .011s, adding a subtly muted warmth typically found on our archtops.
Available in either Satin Teal or Antiqued Jet Black, each finish is complemented by leopard tortoise binding and matching tortoise inlays set directly into the pickups. A rosewood bridge, trapeze tailpiece, and Davies Radio knobs round out the retro-forward aesthetic.
The Ladybird® is a bold take on vintage tone and timeless style. It captures the unmistakable vibe of a fully-hollow electric with the precision and finesse that only Collings craftsmanship can deliver.
ConstructionFully hollow
BodyPoplarTopPoplarNeckPoplar
Body BindingLeopard tortoise
BridgeIndian rosewood
Tailpiece Collings original trapeze tailpiece
FingerboardRosewood w/ MOP Ladybird® dots
Fingerboard Radius12"
SoundholeF-hole (unbound)
PickupsRighteous Sound Cathedral
Pots/Caps500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
KnobsDavies Radio
Nut1 11/16"
Scale Length24 1/8"
Neck JointMortise & tenon
FretsMedium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead VeneerEbony w/ MOP Collings logo
Peghead ProfileFlipped haircut
TunersKluson
Wiring 50s style
Guitar Finish Nitrocellulose lacquer - Antiqued Jet Black
Pickguard hand-poured set
Truss Rod Cover Matches pickguard
StringsD'Addario Flat Wound Chromes .011's with wound G
Case Deluxe hardshell case
