Collings 290 DC Pelham Blue

With a double-cutaway mahogany body and two Lollar P90s, this Collings 290 DC (serial #20434) offers unhindered access into the upper register and a wide range of tonal possibilities. The 290 DC’s solid Honduran Mahogany body and one-piece mahogany neck allow for a ton of natural resonance and sustain. From pristine clean tones with rich harmonic complexity to hard-hitting classic rock sounds, there are few bases the 290 DC cannot cover. As we’ve come to expect from Collings, the volume and tone controls provide a lot of flexibility, and the guitar's tone remains consistent on every setting—no cliffs, no weak or anemic spots—just fat tone throughout. On this 290 DC, we’re particularly impressed by the blend of warmth and clarity you get from the neck pickup, but to be fair, the bite and growl of the bridge are a ton of fun, too. Nevertheless, the middle position provides endless versatility, thanks to those flexible controls! In every position, the dynamic range is huge! This guitar re