Waterloo WL-14L

The Waterloo WL-14L captures the seductive essence of Depression-era guitar building.

It combines a true vintage character with modern playability. The prominent V-shaped neck with a modern truss rod feels wonderfully authentic in your hands, yet it plays with an ease that those original instruments could only dream of. The ladder bracing system gives this guitar its unmistakable voice — woody, focused, direct, and rich with harmonic complexity that contemporary X-braced guitars simply can't replicate.

The mahogany back and sides complement the spruce top beautifully, creating a balanced warmth that remains clear and articulate across the entire tonal spectrum. The sound has an organic rawness and grit that I find truly inspiring. The sunburst finish isn't just aesthetically pleasing—it connects this instrument to its historical lineage. At the same time, the modern addition of a truss rod ensures stability and longevity that those vintage counterparts never had.

This guitar reminds me why these Depression-era designs remain so appealing to modern players. The Waterloo WL-14L honors that tradition while offering excellent playability for today's guitarists. It's a guitar that inspires stories as much as it inspires music.

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ABOUT WATERLOO GUITARS
The Waterloo guitar line, which is produced by Collings Guitars, is a look back in time to when there was a genuine need for soulful tone that could be coaxed from simple instruments. The blues, country, and folk music played on these instruments was made in heartfelt response to the hard times of the depression era. It was music heard in work camps and barn dances, kitchens and honky-tonks, porches, street corners and churches. These musical styles became the roots of popular American music for decades to come. The Waterloo brand is all about capturing the voice and spirit of the very best depression era guitars in well-made and very playable instruments.