Ukulele Eddie
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I previously had this listed but marked it closed it as a friend was going to buy it. He had an unexpected financial issue come up so we unwound the deal, so I’m relisting it.
I bought this Collings UC2 to see if Collings are really "all that" given the many glowing reviews I've seen. I had played a UC1 and a UT1 and frankly wasn't that impressed. The UC2 is altogether different and proved to me that Collings really are "all that." I bought @coolcow’s UC3M and as I'm constrained to two ukes at the moment, I need to find a loving home for this one.
This UC2 uke was manufactured in 2009 (I have the blank warranty card) but it rarely saw play as the original owner was primarily a guitar player. I confirmed with Collings there has been ZERO change in their manufacturing other than the strings they spec when new. No matter, I've strung this with Living Waters and it sounds fantastic. The mahogany is absolutely gorgeous and has a 3D-like depth to it.
There are two very tiny dings in the top. They are not deep and are impossible to photograph. The larger of the two is about 3mm x 2.5mm. The other is half that. They are only discernible when the light is just right. As with the other five ukes I've re-homed here on UU, I guarantee if you're not happy with it you can return it to me and I'll refund all but $25 -- half the cost of my shipping to you.
Retail on a new UC2 is $2,400 with street price around $1,900-$2,200. I'm offer this fine uke with Collings Armitage case shipped CONUS for $1,100 firm (paid by check or Paypal if you cover fees). I will ship internationally but buyer pays shipping. Email me at eddiemonnier at me dot com or via PM.
Top Wood: Figured Mahogany
Back Wood: Figured Mahogany
Scale: 15"
Nut Width: 1 3/8"
Frets To Body: 12
High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Narrow 18% nickel-silver fretwire
Mortise and tenon neck joint
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood 12" Fingerboard radius
Bridge: Rosewood
Headstock Shape: Solid Haircut
Headstock Overlay: Rosewood
Headstock Inlay: Ivoroid Collings Logo
Tuners: Geared Tuning Pegs by Pegheds
Inlays: Ivoroid dot fingerboard inlays
Rosette: Tortoise and wood nitrite strip rosette
Purfling: Black/White
Body Binding: Tortoise
Backstrip: none
Pickguard: none
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material: Bone
Neck Profile: "C" shape neck
Body Depth: 2 13/16"
Lower Bout Width: 7 1/2"
Pickup(s): none
Case: Hardshell Case Included
I bought this Collings UC2 to see if Collings are really "all that" given the many glowing reviews I've seen. I had played a UC1 and a UT1 and frankly wasn't that impressed. The UC2 is altogether different and proved to me that Collings really are "all that." I bought @coolcow’s UC3M and as I'm constrained to two ukes at the moment, I need to find a loving home for this one.
This UC2 uke was manufactured in 2009 (I have the blank warranty card) but it rarely saw play as the original owner was primarily a guitar player. I confirmed with Collings there has been ZERO change in their manufacturing other than the strings they spec when new. No matter, I've strung this with Living Waters and it sounds fantastic. The mahogany is absolutely gorgeous and has a 3D-like depth to it.
There are two very tiny dings in the top. They are not deep and are impossible to photograph. The larger of the two is about 3mm x 2.5mm. The other is half that. They are only discernible when the light is just right. As with the other five ukes I've re-homed here on UU, I guarantee if you're not happy with it you can return it to me and I'll refund all but $25 -- half the cost of my shipping to you.
Retail on a new UC2 is $2,400 with street price around $1,900-$2,200. I'm offer this fine uke with Collings Armitage case shipped CONUS for $1,100 firm (paid by check or Paypal if you cover fees). I will ship internationally but buyer pays shipping. Email me at eddiemonnier at me dot com or via PM.
Top Wood: Figured Mahogany
Back Wood: Figured Mahogany
Scale: 15"
Nut Width: 1 3/8"
Frets To Body: 12
High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Narrow 18% nickel-silver fretwire
Mortise and tenon neck joint
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard: Rosewood 12" Fingerboard radius
Bridge: Rosewood
Headstock Shape: Solid Haircut
Headstock Overlay: Rosewood
Headstock Inlay: Ivoroid Collings Logo
Tuners: Geared Tuning Pegs by Pegheds
Inlays: Ivoroid dot fingerboard inlays
Rosette: Tortoise and wood nitrite strip rosette
Purfling: Black/White
Body Binding: Tortoise
Backstrip: none
Pickguard: none
Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material: Bone
Neck Profile: "C" shape neck
Body Depth: 2 13/16"
Lower Bout Width: 7 1/2"
Pickup(s): none
Case: Hardshell Case Included
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