The I-35 LC features a maple laminate top, sides, and back, the result of a custom-laminated construction process that Bill Collings and his R&D team developed in pursuit of the best tonal qualities of semi-hollow guitar design.  Crafted to respond acoustically in perfect harmony with its electronics, the design and technique used for our “LC” models has provided another unique way for us to voice our instruments for superior response and tone.

I-35 LC vs I-35 LC Deluxe

While both models share the same body dimensions and electronics, key appointment differences are outlined below.

• The I-35 LC features ungrained ivoroid binding on the body and fingerboard with no peghead binding.
• The I-35 LC Deluxe features a grained ivoroid-bound body, fingerboard, and peghead, along with our custom ivoroid top hat knobs, pickup rings, and truss rod cover.

I-35 vs I-35 LC

While both models share the same body dimensions and electronics, key differences are outlined below.

• The I-35 and I-35 Deluxe bodies and tops are carved from solid mahogany and maple and feature a maple center block.  These solid wood models offer a clear, detailed, harmonically rich tone that shows off the acoustic characteristics of the tonewoods.
• The I-35 LC and I-35 LC Deluxe bodies are built using our proprietary laminate construction (“LC”) formulas and techniques and feature a maple/spruce center block.  These laminate guitars produce a drier, woodier, and mid-forward tone characteristic of classic semi-hollow guitars.

I-35 LC vs I-35 LC Vintage

While both models share the same body dimensions, key differences are outlined below.

• The I-35 LC features our standard laminate construction and center block formulas, neck design, and electronics, including Lollar Low Wind Imperial humbuckers (standard), Jupiter Vintage Yellow capacitors, and non-aged finish and hardware (standard).  Non-“Vintage” I-35 and I-35 LC models are available with a wide variety of custom options.
• The I-35 LC Vintage features unique laminate construction / center block formulas and redesigned neck, all designed to provide a looser, more vintage-inspired tone and response.  Adding to that character, it also features custom Throbak ESG-102B humbuckers and Luxe Bumblebee capacitors, plus our aged finish and hardware treatment.  In keeping with the vision for this model, our I-35 LC Vintage is available with very limited custom options.