My friends at Collings Guitars gave me a heads up on a special CL Jazz guitar that they had prepped for the 2017 NAMM show.

It is similar to the one pictured above although the guitar is described this way:

This special CL Jazz features some of the most beautiful and richly figured mahogany we have ever used on a guitar. Created for the 2017 NAMM show this CL Jazz illustrates the pinnacle of materials and craftsmanship available in a Collings electric archtop.

Here it is:

When it comes time for me to focus on just jazz, which I intend to do in a few years time, this would be my choice of guitar.

Without a doubt, Collings makes an incredible guitar. And this one really shines.