The Collings CJ-45 T with an Adirondack spruce top captures the spirit of a classic slope-shoulder dreadnought while elevating it with Collings’ signature precision and clarity. In Excellent Condition with very minimal play wear, this guitar is built with a lightweight construction and premium tonewoods. This guitar delivers a warm, woody fundamental with a quick, responsive attack. The Adirondack top adds headroom and dynamic range, giving the player more control whether playing lightly or digging in with a pick.

This model leans into that vintage-inspired sound, with a strong midrange presence and a dry, focused character that sits beautifully in a mix. The mahogany back and sides contribute warmth and punch, while the CJ body shape provides a slightly more balanced and refined take on the traditional slope-shoulder voice. It is equally at home for singer-songwriters, strummers, and players looking for a roots-inspired tone with modern consistency.

Collings’ build quality is evident in every detail, from the clean fit and finish to the smooth and comfortable neck profile. The result is a guitar that feels broken in right away while still offering the reliability and stability expected from a modern boutique instrument. For players chasing that classic J-45 style sound with added clarity and responsiveness, the CJ-45 T stands out as a top-tier option.

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

Notice: This is a used item. While we do a basic cleaning and setup before shipping, we are unable to make any modifications to, or guarantees of condition, and or history, outside of what we have personally found, or been informed of by the original owner, which will be included in the description.

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