The fully-hollow Ladybird® occupies its own unique corner in the Collings electric lineup.  Loose and buoyant, it possesses a vintage character reminiscent of 1960’s single-cut guitars, while a 24 1/8″ scale length – the shortest in our electric lineup – adds to the instrument’s uniquely expressive feel.

Custom-voiced Righteous Sound Cathedral or Bishop pickups were created specifically for this model.  In capable hands, these pickups can move the Ladybird® from a whisper to a howl, all while retaining the note clarity for which Collings is known.  Each Ladybird® comes strung with a set of D’Addario flat wound .011s, adding a subtly muted warmth typically found on our archtops.

Available in either Satin Teal or Antiqued Jet Black, each finish is complemented by leopard tortoise binding and matching tortoise inlays set directly into the pickups. A rosewood bridge, trapeze tailpiece, and Davies Radio knobs round out the retro-forward aesthetic.

The Ladybird® is a bold take on vintage tone and timeless style.  It captures the unmistakable vibe of a fully-hollow electric with the precision and finesse that only Collings craftsmanship can deliver.

Construction: Fully Hollow
Body: Poplar
Top: Poplar
Neck: Poplar
Body Binding: Leopard Tortoise
Bridge: Indian Rosewood
Tailpiece: Collings Original Trapeze Tailpiece
Fingerboard: Rosewood with MOP Ladybird® Dots
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Soundhole: F-Hole (Unbound)
Pickups: Righteous Sound Cathedral or Bishop
Pots/Caps: 500K / Jupiter Vintage Yellow
Knobs: Davies Radio
Nut: 1 11/16"
Scale Length: 24 1/8"
Neck Joint: Mortise & Tenon
Frets: Medium 18% Nickel-Silver
Peghead Veneer: Ebony with MOP Collings Logo
Peghead Profile: Flipped Haircut
Tuners: Kluson
Wiring: 50s Style
Guitar Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Antiqued Jet Black or Satin Teal
Pickguard: Single-Ply Tortoise (Hand-Poured Set Optional)
Truss Rod Cover: Matches Pickguard
Strings: D’Addario Flat Wound Chromes .011’s with Wound G
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case