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by armdog
Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: You can only have two.
Replies: 21
Views: 11488

Re: You can only have two.

2008 Collings CJmhAssSB and 1990 Martin 000-16 (OM18V)
by armdog
Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: collings truss rod loose in guitar
Replies: 5
Views: 2551

Re: collings truss rod loose in guitar

Yes, contact Collings or.... your local dealer might be able to diagnose. hope for a quick remedy. bert
by armdog
Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Bruce VanWart Retiring!
Replies: 8
Views: 8864

Re: Bruce VanWart Retiring!

Bruce, get used to it, being retired is awesome. bert
by armdog
Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: 1993 Collings Staff featured by Gryphon newsletter
Replies: 7
Views: 1619

Re: 1993 Collings Staff featured by Gryphon newsletter

As we all know, Bill Collings was one of a kind. Thanks for the post, didn't know Bruce was retiring. bert
by armdog
Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: Other Builders
Topic: Except for my Collings instruments....
Replies: 9
Views: 13575

Re: Except for my Collings instruments....

In addition to my 2008 Collings CJ, I have a 2001 SCGC Vintage Jumbo, 1990 Martin 000-16, luthier built, custom Small Jumbo, Eastman E20-OMtc, and speaking of Eastman Archtops... a 2012 John Pisano AR880ce. Archtops are such versatile instruments, why play traditional music is my vibe... bert Arrang...
by armdog
Fri Mar 11, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Braces
Replies: 8
Views: 1814

Re: Braces

Could be one of many things, I bought a used Collings that had an old K&K pickup... the many wires were bouncing around like craz. You probably need a luthier to take a look, can't imagine a loose brace. like Frank said, a loose tuner could do it. etc etc Best wishes for a swift remedy and welco...
by armdog
Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:40 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Collings OM1 - Red Mountain Cedar/bs & Sitka
Replies: 20
Views: 4472

Re: Collings OM1 - Red Mountain Cedar/bs & Sitka

Looks like an outstanding guitar, never heard of Mtn Cedar as a tonewood. best wishes, bert
by armdog
Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Neck Reset
Replies: 10
Views: 3422

Re: Neck Reset

Often, it does take someone with experience to have the guitar in-hand to diagnose certain problems. What Frank said about the relief +/- in the neck might factor in. Going from summer to winter this year had my 2008 CJ start pinging on the treble side, tweak of the truss rod to add a little relief ...
by armdog
Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: New Guy!
Replies: 11
Views: 2648

Re: New Guy!

Congratulations on the new CJ and welcome to the forum. My 2008 CJ is my favorite Collings ever. You'll be making that thing sing in no time. happy trails, bert
by armdog
Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:24 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Baked Vs Regular Sitka?
Replies: 14
Views: 6884

Re: Baked Vs Regular Sitka?

I really like both, baked and natural... I play rhymythic arpeggio songwriter and need both good rhythm that blends well with clear notes. My 2008 CJmhA natural was red spruce stiff as they come for a few years and then gradually it just came into it's own. I considered letting it go a number of tim...