Collings

Collings 71 Fiesta Red

$5,425.00

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With the brilliant 71 model, Collings enters Fender-inspired territory, bringing their signature detail, tone, and craftsmanship to a guitar built for a lifetime of play.

When Collings first stepped into the electric guitar arena in the mid-2000s, their take on Gibson-inspired designs quickly raised the bar. From solidbody P90 rockers to elegant semi-hollows, they’ve earned a reputation for delivering heirloom-level builds with unmatched refinement.

But Fender fans, take note: the team in Austin hasn’t forgotten you.

The Collings 71, launched this year, finds the company stepping into Fender territory, but with that unmistakable Collings vibe. Built with an ash body and finished in a stunning Fiesta Red, this model tips its hat to California without compromising the attention to detail and elegance Collings is known for.

At less than 7 lbs, this lightweight stunner feels like a guitar built by a team at the top of their game. From the Rutters bridge plate (yes, that’s a Tele-style bridge on a Collings!) to the Lollar T-style pickups, every detail has been carefully selected for tone, playability, and performance.

The soft V maple/rosewood neck evokes a ‘Clapton Signature Strat’ feel, with effortless playability thanks to Collings’ flawless fretwork. But what really grabbed us is how alive this guitar feels unplugged - snappy, resonant, and slinky. The factory 10-46 gauge strings offer a looser, more relaxed tension than usual for a Collings, making this model a joy to play straight out of the case.

Plug it in, and it delivers the articulate, punchy tone you’d expect from a top-tier Tele-style guitar, but with a refined compression that keeps things musical and controlled - ie, it'll twang but not excessively. A clever push/pull tone control adds fat, boosted tones without needing to step on a pedal.

Body

Style
Solidbody
Body
Ash
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Fiesta Red
Width
1 11/16"

Hardware

Pickups
Lollar T-Style Pickups
Controls
3-way blade / volume & tone (push/pull series/parallel)
Bridge
Rutters w/Compensated Brass Saddles
Tuners
Kluson Supreme
Pickguard
3-Ply Mint Guard & Truss Cover
Knobs
Davies Radio

Neck

Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Profile
Soft V (.84"-.921")
Radius
10"
Scale Length
25 1/2"
Nut
1 11/16"
Inlays
Pearl Dots
Neck Joint
Mortise and tenon
Frets
Narrow-tall 18% nickel-silver

Other

SN
7125054
Weight
6lbs 14oz
Case
Hardshell
Strings
D'Addario EXL110 (.010"-.046")

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