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In the world of folk music, there is no bigger name than Judy Collins. With her ethereal voice, she was one of the first singers to record songs by Randy Newman and Joni Mitchell, and she is the woman who inspired Stephen Stills to write Suite Judy Blue Eyes. Judy was an arbiter of taste in the culture of the 60s. Always a big fan of Martin guitars, especially D-18s and D-28s, she famously played a 1971 Martin D12-35S that now resides in the Martin Museum. 

This custom shop Judy Collins Signature D12-35SJC is the 28^th of only 33 made. Stunningly appointed with a true 12-fret robust character, this guitar sings. There is a fullness in the low end that compliments the “jangle” most associated with 12-string guitars. The 12-fret, 24.9” scale gives the guitar an immediate response with headroom to spare.

This HD12-35SJC is the 12-string sister of the HD-35SJC 6-String and both are prime examples of 12-fret Dreadnoughts. They were brought in as a matching pair and it would be great to keep them together so as not to subject them to extreme loneliness and separation anxiety!

The cosmetic appointments, especially the 3-piece back with the striking Pacific Big Leaf Maple center section and the Wildflower logo on the headstock are tasteful and fantastic.

Condition

There is some minor play wear and binding discoloration at the butt on back side, typical of degassing from case linings. An Ivoroid strap button has been installed low on treble-side heel with possible incipient crack resulting. Schertler Bluestick has been installed as well. EXCELLENT

• 12-Fret 12-String Dreadnought Body Style
• Sitka Spruce Top
• 5/16” Scalloped Bracing (D 12-Fret Pattern)
• 3-Piece Back with Pacific Big Leaf Maple Center Wedge and Indian Rosewood Wings, Indian Rosewood Sides
• Grained Ivoroid Binding
• Fine Herringbone Top Purfling
• 3-Ply Black/White Back and Side Purflings
• 3-Ring Rosette with Select Abalone Center
• Gloss Body Finish (Aging Toner on Top)
• Genuine Mahogany Neck, Low Profile C-Shape Neck Carve
• Ebony Fingerboard
• Abalone 45-Style Snowflake Fingerboard Inlays
• Grained Ivoroid Fingerboard and Headstock Binding
• Solid Tapered Headstock with Rear Volute
• Genuine Black Ebony Headstock Veneer
• Wildflower Logo Nested Beneath Silver Foil Logo (Eliminating Est. 1833) and Centered Judy Collins’ Signature
• Satin Neck Finish
• Ebony Belly Bridge with Drop in Saddle
• Chrome Schaller M6 Sealed Tuners with Ebony Buttons
• Replacement Cow Bone Nut
• Replacement Cow Bone Saddle
• Black Beveled Pickguard
• 1 7/8" Nut Width
• 2 5/16” String Spacing at Bridge
• 24.9" Scale Length
• 16” Fingerboard Radius
• Hand-Signed and Numbered Label with Custom Neck Block
• Schertler Bluestick Pickup Installed
• Original Geib Style 540 Hardshell Case