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2025 Collings 71 Tele Black Aged Tortoise Guard NAMM GUITAR Electric Guitar | RON ELLIS PICKUPS, Hand-Poured Tortoise Guard
2025 Collings 71 Tele Black Aged Tortoise Guard NAMM GUITAR Electric Guitar | RON ELLIS PICKUPS, Hand-Poured Tortoise Guard
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FREE SHIPPING ON ALL DOMESTIC ORDERS (lower 48)! We usually ship via FedEx. We ship worldwide via FedEx air, contact us for exact shipping price. Europe is usually around $229. Australia $299… We ship to almost every country in the WORLD! International buyers must contact us prior to purchase.
Packing:
All guitars are packed with exceptional care. Let's face it, packages are going to get thrown around and if not properly packed, they will break. We have shipped thousands and thousands of guitars of all values and know the importance of a good job packing.
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All packages are fully insured in transit.
Please allow 24 hours for your package to acclimate. Not doing so could result in finish cracks. This is especially important in the Winter months.
Return Policy:
Return Policy:
48 hour inspection period, buyer pays shipping both ways and must be returned in the same condition as sent, no exceptions. 5% restocking fee to cover costs.
Condition Ratings:
Condition Ratings:
Condition Rating Descriptions:
Mint: blemish-free and not modified
Excellent: used instrument with minor cosmetic defects (light scratches, pick marks)
Very Good: used instrument with cosmetic defects (scratches, finish dings, buckle rash)
Good: used instrument in working order with significant cosmetic defects (scratches, dings, pick marks, buckle rash, binding cracks)
Fair: used instrument with imperfections that affect the function of the instrument
Poor: used instrument with imperfections that generally require repair
Non-Functioning: used instrument that does not work
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2025 Collings 71 Tele Black Aged Tortoise Guard NAMM SHOW Electric Guitar!
Here is a really nice recent Collings 71 model, a very cool and slightly unorthodox design from Collings that blends set-neck construction with a Telecaster-style layout.
This example is a factory aged finish guitar, and it was in fact a 2026 NAMM Show Guitar, which adds an extra layer of interest for collectors and Collings fans. The aging work is very well done, featuring extensive finish checking throughout, giving it a convincingly broken-in vintage aesthetic.
The combination of the aged black finish and tortoise pickguard looks excellent in person, and really reinforces the more vintage-inspired vibe of this model compared to Collings’ more traditional offerings.
As expected from Collings, the overall build quality is outstanding. It has a very different personality compared to their standard line, but still retains the precision, feel, and refinement they’re known for.
Condition is near mint, with only the slightest signs of handling or use. Overall, it presents extremely clean and well cared for.
It comes complete with the original hardshell case and paperwork as shown.
At 7.0 lbs, it has a lightweight and very comfortable feel.
The Details
- Condition: Near Mint
- Originality: All original
- Finish: Factory Aged Black
- Notes: Collings 71 model; set-neck Tele-style design; factory aged; NAMM Show example
Playability & Sound
This one plays smooth and extremely comfortable with a refined modern feel, while delivering a very open, articulate, and dynamic tone. It has a unique voice compared to traditional Tele-style guitars, with a bit more depth and complexity thanks to the set-neck construction.
Specifications
- Brand: Collings
- Model: 71
- Finish: Factory Aged Black
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Body Style: Telecaster Layout
- Weight: 7.0 lbs
- Case: Original Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Original Paperwork
Why Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?
We specialize in high-quality vintage and modern guitars for collectors and serious players alike. With over 25 years in the guitar business, we focus on accurate descriptions, originality, and transparency.
- Expert Packing: We take pride in packing guitars safely and securely
- Fully Insured Shipping: Your instrument is covered door-to-door
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