{"product_id":"cole-clark-true-hybrid-tl2ec-blbl-hss-thinline-all-blackwood-humbucker-single-single","title":"Cole Clark True Hybrid TL2EC-BLBL-HSS Thinline All Blackwood Humbucker, Single, Single","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eCole Clark TL2EC-BLBL-HSS — True Hybrid \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe case for this instrument has a blemish and is discounted accordingly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eThe Cole Clark TL2EC-BLBL-HSS is a standout instrument in the “True Hybrid” line — designed to bridge the worlds of acoustic resonance and electric versatility without compromise. With dual outputs, a slim cutaway body, and premium all-solid-Australian tonewoods, this guitar delivers expressive tone whether you’re playing unplugged, plugged in, or blending both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eAll-Solid Australian Tonewoods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eBuilt with meticulous craftsmanship, the TL2EC-BLBL-HSS features Australia’s own sustainably sourced Blackwood for the top, back, and sides — a dense, tonal wood that delivers warmth, clarity, and an engaging midrange response. The body is carved with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize strength, resonance, and structural integrity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eTrue Hybrid Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eAt its core is Cole Clark’s PG3 acoustic pickup system, giving you pristine, natural amplified acoustic tone. But it doesn’t stop there — the “HSS” designation signals a hybrid magnetic pickup setup: a humbucker and two single-coil pickups in a versatile layout. You’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eSeparate outputs: one for acoustic, one for magnetic (electric) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eFront-panel tone, volume, and selector controls for the magnetic side \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eA 3-way mini toggle switch: select acoustic only, electric only, or a blended mode \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eMagnetic pickup configurations:\u003cbr data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e 1. Neck single-coil\u003cbr data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e 2. Neck + middle\u003cbr data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e 3. Middle single-coil\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e 4. Middle + humbucker (bridge coil)\u003cbr data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e 5. Humbucker (either series or parallel, depending on tone knob position) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eThis hybrid system gives you tremendous tonal flexibility — from clean acoustic strums to overdriven electric tones, or combinations in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Build Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eBody shape \u0026amp; cutaway\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grand Auditorium with a cutaway for full upper-fret access \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Queensland Maple, standard scale (25.5″), with a 44 mm nut width, 12″ fingerboard radius, and 21 frets \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eBridge \/ Fretboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: She Oak, with Graph Tech Tusq nut \u0026amp; saddle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural satin nitrocellulose \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grover machine heads for stable tuning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eStrings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Phosphor bronze set (10–47) by D’Addario XS (on many spec listings) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Comes with a tweed hard case for reliable protection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003eAesthetic \u0026amp; Build Qualities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003eThe all-Blackwood aesthetic (top, back, sides) gives the guitar a sleek, uniform dark beauty — balanced with abalone dot inlays, fine timber purfling, and solid timber binding. The grain variation ensures each instrument feels unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll solid timber cutaway Grand Auditorium with F.E.A internal bracing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade entirely from sustainable timbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCole Clark PG3 acoustic pickup system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumbucker and 2 single coil Cole Clark True Balance\u003cimg class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8881\" src=\"https:\/\/coleclarkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tm1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 11px) 100vw, 11px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coleclarkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tm1.jpg 458w, https:\/\/coleclarkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tm1-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/coleclarkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tm1-300x365.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"11\" height=\"13\"\u003e magnetic pickups (Separate output. Tone, volume (white) and selector switches on face)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration positions: 1 Neck single. 2 Neck \u0026amp; Centre single.  3 Centre single. 4 Centre \u0026amp; humbucker bridge coil. 5 (Tone knob in) Humbucker in series or (Tone knob out) Humbucker in parallel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini 3 way toggle – (Electric\/Both\/Acoustic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 separate outputs – Acoustic jack is output with battery assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitrocellulose (natural satin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Queensland Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: AA grade Australian Blackwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack and sides: AA grade Australian Blackwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid timber binding and purfling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge\/Fretboard: She Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays:  Abalone dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine Heads: Grover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut\/Saddle: Graph Tech Tusq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut width : 44mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 12″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale length: 25.5″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Phosphor Bronze 10-47 D’Addario XS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCole Clark hard case – Tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard – Tortoise Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1BcfYNNjWi\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIs there really only one?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1AXZqFz6ts\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat came first, the pickup or guitar?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16yNJHoL2k\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is it? An acoustic, electric, or both?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cole Clark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52015351202104,"sku":"785182","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/8834\/3096\/files\/IMG_5269.jpg?v=1775602033","url":"https:\/\/treeboneguitars.com\/products\/cole-clark-true-hybrid-tl2ec-blbl-hss-thinline-all-blackwood-humbucker-single-single","provider":"Tree Bone Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}