2008 Collings 001 MH All Mahogany 12-Fret Parlor Acoustic ~ Natural

Some guitars walk into the room and immediately demand a standing ovation. This one simply clears its throat… and every Martin, Gibson, and Taylor within earshot suddenly starts checking its intonation.

If you’ve never experienced a Bill Collings-built all-mahogany 12-fret, prepare yourself. This isn’t the guitar that shouts the loudest—it’s the one that quietly reminds you why you fell in love with acoustic guitars in the first place. Warm, woody, unbelievably articulate, and responsive enough to reveal every ounce of your technique… or your complete lack thereof. It’s wonderfully honest like that.

The compact parlor-sized body makes it incredibly comfortable to play, while the 12-fret neck joint moves the bridge into the sweet spot of the top, producing a richness and fullness that seems impossible from a guitar this size. Add in the gorgeous slotted headstock, and you’ve got one of the most elegant acoustic designs ever built.

This is one of those guitars that doesn’t need fancy abalone, exotic bindings, or enough pearl to signal airplanes. It simply lets impeccable craftsmanship and phenomenal tone do all the talking.

Specs

• Year: 2008
• Make: Collings
• Model: 001 MH
• Body Style: 12-Fret Parlor
• Finish: Natural Gloss Nitrocellulose
• Top: Solid Honduran Mahogany
• Back & Sides: Solid Honduran Mahogany
• Neck: Honduran Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony Pyramid Bridge
• Headstock: Slotted Headstock with Ebony Overlay
• Scale Length: 24 7/8″
• Nut Width: 1 13/16″
• Neck Profile: .911″ At The 1st Fret / .943″ At The 9th Fret
• Rosette: Multi-Ring
• Binding: Ivoroid
• Tuners: Nickel Open-Back Waverly Tuners
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut: Bone
• Pick-Guard: Tortoise Shell
• Serial #: 15678

Condition

Born in 2008, this Collings has clearly been loved and respected throughout its life. It remains in excellent condition, showing only the light signs of careful ownership you would expect from an 18-year-old boutique acoustic. There are no excuses to make and no stories to tell—it’s simply an exceptionally clean, all-original example that has matured beautifully over the years.

Included Items

• Original Collings Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Original Collings Warranty/Registration Card

Whether you’re a fingerstyle player, songwriter, recording musician, or simply someone who appreciates boutique craftsmanship at its finest, this 001 MH delivers the kind of inspiring tone that makes “I’ll just play one song” turn into “How is it already midnight?”

If you’ve been waiting for a clean Bill Collings-era all-mahogany 12-fret with the original case and paperwork… congratulations. Your search history can finally take the rest of the day off. ✨

Whoever brings this baby home is going to be STOKED!!

LET’S GO!!