Aptly dubbed 'Pink Panther' here at the shop, this Shell Pink I-35 Deluxe is one show-stopping guitar!
Why We Love This
If you're looking for the ultimate statement piece in a Collings electric, are you going to find one better than this?!
Dressed head to toe in a beautiful Shell Pink finish with grained ivoroid trimmings and a fantastic sounding set of Throbak PG102 pickups, this I-35 Deluxe has really got it going on! The rarely spec'ed 60s neck carve offers up a slightly slimmer profile than the standard Medium-Fat carve found on most Collings electrics, and is a great option for those who like a leaner feel.
These Deluxe variants with their carved mahogany bodies and carved maple tops seem to provide a bit more harmonic complexity and richness, but with that familiar airiness exhibited in a semi-hollow electric. The Throbak PG102 pickups help deliver a powerful yet articular voice ripe with midrange punch and unmistakable vintage clarity. It's a devastatingly versatile match, capable of delivering jazz, rock, blues, and even country with the right approach.
Tone, feel, and looks. It's all here!
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Brand Story
"Every day we try to make a better guitar, every day. You're trying to reach for more, trying to do better, not trying to do the same. A lot of companies are trying to do the same, and that's okay - that's their deal. We're trying to stretch that. Our goal is a little more."
~ Bill Collings