Discover the elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship of the 2006 Collings AT-16 Acoustic Archtop, a standout addition to our carefully curated TRM Reserve Collection. This meticulously crafted instrument is an earlier example when Bill Collings was directly involved in the building of the acoustic archtops (note Bill's signature on the label) and features only the very finest of woods with a solid carved spruce top and solid carved premium flamed maple back with solid premium flamed maple sides. This guitar is hands-down the finest 16-inch, x-braced acoustic archtop I have ever had the opportunity to experience, offering an impressive and resonant tone with wonderful lows, highly present mids, and absolutely delightful sparkling highs that I've heard in only the very best archtops.  The sound is beautifully balanced through all registers.
 
The AT-16 embodies the timeless quality and dedication to artisanal standards that Collings prides themselves on. The AT-16 provides a perfect synergy of vintage aesthetics and modern performance, making it a true gem for your collection. Trust in our expertise to guide you to the finest archtops, reflecting our commitment to musical excellence and customer satisfaction.
 
The Waverly tuners give accurate and stable tuning.  The playability is delightful with wonderful action and a perfectly straight neck. The compound radius is a great modernization to such a traditional looking guitar.  The custom tailpiece machined and made in house by Collings is solid and adds even more to the refined quality of the workmanship evident throughout this instrument.
 
The guitar is in excellent condition with one small lacquer check on the back on the bass side of the lower bout.  Otherwise, the finish has only the lightest of clear coat scuffs, all of which could easily be buffed out if desired.  The woods are all free of cracks.  There are no dents.
 
Weight - 4.8 pounds
Nut width -1.70 inches (actual measurement)
1st fret depth - 0.87 inches
10th fret depth - 0.96 inches
Scale length - 25.5 inches
 
The guitar comes with the original hardshell case which is in excellent condition.
 
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From Collings:
 
Construction - Fully-hollow X-braced
Body - Fully-carved premium figured maple
Top - Fully-carved solid spruce
Neck - Premium figured maple
Body Binding - Grained ivoroid
Fingerboard Binding - Grained ivoroid
Peghead Binding - Grained ivoroid
Bridge - Adjustable ebony
Tailpiece - Nickel trapeze-style tailpiece
Fingerboard - Ebony w/ MOP graduated dots
Soundhole - F-holes
Nut - 1 11/16"
Scale Length - 25 1/2"
Neck Joint - Archtop mortoise and tenon
Frets - Medium 18% nickel-silver
Peghead Veneer - Ebony w/ MOP Collings logo
Peghead Profile - Haircut
Tuners - Premium Waverly tuners
Fingerboard Radius - 14"-26" Compound fingerboard radius
Guitar Finish - High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Pickguard - Ebony w/ grained ivoroid binding
Truss Rod Cover - Ebony
Original Strings - D'Addario EJ-17 (.013"- .056")
Case - Deluxe hardshell case