Quilt tops and Brazilian Rosewood fingerboards are marks of some of the great early period Collings City Limits models like this one, finished in a rich Caramel color with grained Ivoroid treatment throughout.

Approaching its Sweet 16 birthday, it remains in very good overall condition throughout. There are various nicks, dings, and scuffs where you're most likely to find a guitar that's been loved and played over the years, such as the back and sides of the body, the headstock, and the back of the neck. The top is very clean, with just a few smaller dimples in the top that are well masked by the intense figured of the quilt. The frets are in excellent shape and have been cleaned up in-house for a nice, smooth playing experience.

We're not sure we can even get a build that quite matches the spec of this CL in 2024, so if you've been on the hunt for a primo-grade City Limits and don't mind some honest play wear, this one would be hard to beat.