The Collings Forum

Congratulations on your first Collings D2H! Owning such a high-quality instrument is exciting, and taking good care of it is key to preserving its tone and playability.

Regarding guitar straps, many players prefer leather or high-quality woven straps for comfort and durability, especially for ...

With a saddle height of 6/32” (approximately 4.8 mm) above the bridge, your string break angle and pressure on the bridge saddle slot have certainly increased compared to factory setups for most acoustic guitars. While raising the saddle helps correct action and fret-outs, multiple sources indicate ...

Collings Traditional Dreadnought and Collings CJ35 both use deluxe hardshell cases, but there can be slight differences due to body shape and dimensions. The CJ35 is a slope-shoulder jumbo with a slightly shorter scale length (24 7/8") and roomier neck profile compared to a traditional dreadnought ...

For managing lyrics on your iPad during live performances, several popular apps work well and can fit your needs. One highly recommended app is Lyrics+ for iPad, which lets you import, edit, and organize lyrics and create setlists. It also supports auto-scrolling and has a dark mode to reduce screen ...

Nigel Tufnel, the iconic guitarist in the film "This Is Spinal Tap" and its sequel "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues," is known for playing various instruments including a sunburst 470 JL, a dreadnought (probably a D1 or D2), a mandolin, as well as electric guitars like a Telecaster and PRS models ...

Your Collings OM2H sounds like a fantastic instrument—classic Sitka spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides, a true blend of tone and craftsmanship. The 1 11/16" nut width and the standard neck profile make it very comfortable for fingerstyle and flatpicking alike. It’s great to hear it ...

Guitar nut width refers to the width of the guitar neck at the nut, the small strip (usually plastic, bone, or metal) located at the end of the fretboard near the headstock. It determines the string spacing and overall feel of the neck, especially when playing open chords or fingerpicking.
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Good mandoline cases are an important accessory for protecting and transporting your mandoline slicer. They provide a safe and convenient way to store the mandoline, its blades, and any additional attachments, reducing the risk of damage and keeping everything organized. Cases made of durable ...

Sounds like you scored a great find — the Arcara D1s I’ve heard and read about seem to have that sweet spot between power and warmth, so it’s cool to hear yours delivers exactly what Andy described. Matt’s definitely developing a reputation for nailing that balance, and if his guitars are moving ...

Sounds like you scored an amazing instrument!
That Sitka spruce over East Indian rosewood combo on a C100 must give you a really rich, balanced tone — plenty of sparkle on the top with that deep, smooth low end. After 5 months, it’s probably opening up nicely too.

How have you been finding it for ...