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by markT
Sun Dec 18, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Collings Waterloo Guitars
Topic: Waterloo Production Status 2022
Replies: 9
Views: 8623

Re: Waterloo Production Status 2022

^^^ I heard the same thing from Steve at AMW yesterday. He said all is well at Collings but they are sticking to what they are most known for. High end acoustics and electrics. Like the handmade cases & Uke's, Waterloo's are likely gone. Mandolins are likely next. They were some of Bill's pet pr...
by markT
Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: Accessories for sale or wanted
Topic: Waverly Nickel Butterbean Tuners
Replies: 7
Views: 6941

Re: Waverly Nickel Butterbean Tuners

dadgad6strings wrote: Thu Nov 10, 2022 5:45 pm Just wondering what you replaced them with.
My guess is he went with the relic'd finish or an exotic wood button Waverly. 8-)

I've done that a few times.
by markT
Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: CJ45T Follow up
Replies: 13
Views: 10527

Re: CJ45T Follow up

Great to hear guys and I feel the same about mine for sure. What strings are you settling in on? I'm using the D'addario NB's in medium....PB mediums were/are stock. I'm considering trying some PB again either in medium or maybe even light gauge. All I ever use on my CJ45 and D1AT is John Pearce PB...
by markT
Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: CJ45T Follow up
Replies: 13
Views: 10527

Re: CJ45T Follow up

You know, I love my CJ45TA, but I don't see that much about them after the initial roll out. In fact, TME has had one, now two (the new one with a smaller neck) for sale for a long while now. Very surprising. I snagged the first one they got as soon as I saw it thinking it wouldn't last long. It's a...
by markT
Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: In Case You Missed It
Replies: 12
Views: 15410

Re: In Case You Missed It

Wow Frank....I had no idea what you were going through while trying to get the old forum back/creating this one. And yes, God still has you here for a reason. I have not been around here as much this past year for a variety of reasons. But I will do better. I'd hate for it to fade away. Thanks for w...
by markT
Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:58 pm
Forum: Post pictures of your Collings instruments
Topic: OM-1 aJL
Replies: 3
Views: 8154

Re: OM-1 aJL

Red Oak wrote: Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:14 pm
Beautiful! Nobody takes photos like The Music Emporium.
That would be Mr. Andy Cambria ;)

Congrats on that new OM1A JL..... I just took delivery of my third one~!~! Long story....lol. Love it!!
by markT
Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: Collings Electric Guitars
Topic: Replacing the Kluson ABR-1 bridge...
Replies: 2
Views: 7470

Re: Replacing the Kluson ABR-1 bridge...

I recently purchased a Collings SoCo 16 LC , which should arrive any day. Of course, with Collings the fit, finish, tone, is absolutely exquisite. However, I did notice Collings uses the infamous Nickle-coated Zinc Kluson ABR-1 + Tailpiece. Not to question a company known for their top-notch crafts...
by markT
Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:37 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Am I Being Too Picky?
Replies: 18
Views: 5914

Re: Am I Being Too Picky?

Turns out it is an early 2009 guitar! So what did I really buy for a nearly new price? A NOS 12 year old guitar and a beat up case? I am guessing so. It looks like that is the case Frank....pun intended. For what it's worth, I like those older TKL cases better than the new ones which can be hit or ...
by markT
Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Collings Electric Guitars
Topic: 470 JL
Replies: 7
Views: 10251

Re: 470 JL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2j3SINbiEs

Here is another demo that sounds great...so much so I ordered a Carr Telstar as in the video. This smooth, dynamic amp sounds like a perfect match for this instrument.
by markT
Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: Collings Electric Guitars
Topic: 470 JL
Replies: 7
Views: 10251

Re: 470 JL

I've had my 470 a few weeks now and it's the most exciting new electric I've had in years. Collings continues to amaze with new instruments. And the quality just keeps going up! Bill would be very proud. This guitar is light and lively. The dynamic range is amazing. It's bright and clear, but not th...