{"product_id":"2016-collings-at-16-archtop-16-inch-l-5-owned-by-zac-brown","title":"2016 Collings AT-16 Archtop 16 inch L-5 Owned by ZAC BROWN","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2016 Collings AT-16 Archtop 16 inch L-5 Owned by ZAC BROWN!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003etruly special guitar from Collings — the AT-16\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this particular example has a great history. This is \u003cstrong\u003enumber 61\u003c\/strong\u003e and was previously owned by \u003cstrong\u003eZac Brown of the Zac Brown Band\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instruments like this rarely come available, and this one represents a unique opportunity for both collectors and serious players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Collings AT-16 was one of the company’s most ambitious archtop designs, inspired by the legendary \u003cstrong\u003e16-inch Gibson L-5 guitars from the 1920s and early 1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e. These were extremely labor-intensive instruments and were never produced in large numbers, making them highly desirable among boutique archtop collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis guitar absolutely captures the spirit of those early L-5s. It is a \u003cstrong\u003efeatherweight at only 4.7 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e and has the acoustic character, resonance, and responsiveness that made those early archtops so special. The tone is truly exceptional — warm, open, articulate, and incredibly musical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis example was used by Zac Brown for touring and performance, so it is not mint, but it remains \u003cstrong\u003every clean overall and presents beautifully\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are some light pock marks on the top and a few rivet marks on the back, none of which break through the finish. We would classify it as \u003cstrong\u003every good condition overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. The frets show almost no wear, and this guitar plays wonderfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt features a \u003cstrong\u003eLollar Johnny Smith-style pickup system\u003c\/strong\u003e with volume and tone controls mounted to the beautiful ebony pickguard, giving it excellent versatility for both acoustic and amplified applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe details on this instrument are exceptional:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-signed label by \u003cstrong\u003eBill Collings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly figured maple back and sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect Dark Sunburst finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbony fingerboard, bridge, and pickguard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvoroid binding throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaverly tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBone nut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpruce top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis guitar comes complete with a nice hardshell case and a \u003cstrong\u003esigned COA from Zac Brown and CME (Chicago Music Exchange), documenting its place in Zac Brown’s collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA truly exceptional Collings archtop with provenance, rarity, incredible tone, and outstanding craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collings AT-16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #61\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Previously owned by Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Collings signed label; Zac Brown signed COA; CME collection documentation; rare limited-production archtop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis AT-16 is an absolute joy to play. The lightweight construction gives it incredible resonance and responsiveness, with the open, woody character you expect from a great vintage-style archtop. 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