The Collings Forum

I currently only have one Collings that was built in 2018 a C100. It is a phenomenal guitar. Previously I owned a D1A a D1Mh and a C10. The D1A was built in 2014 the D1Mh if memory serves correct was built in 02 and the c10 sometime in the early 2010s.the only one I purchased new was the D1A. All of ...

Hey all. I was just wondering if anybody uses a gig bag for their Collings? The TKL is quite a tank but it provides nice protection. I was wondering if anyone uses something like the mono M80 or Taylor Aerocase? I have a C100 so I doubt there is a perfect fit besides my TKL.

My advice would be play as many as you can with an open mind. I was recently in the guitar market and was sure I needed a Dread or a 12 fret 000 by Collings, Bourgeois, or SCGC. I ended up with a C100 which is something of size between a dread and a 000 it also has an amazing burst. Ultimately just ...

Lot of Iris crapping on this thread. I'd like to offer a comment in support. I will say that I own one of their AB models and think it is a great instrument and comparable in tone ,playability, fit and finish to guitars in any category. Sure it doesn't have gloss finish or waverlys, but it still ...

Greg. I agree with you on the 000 being a good option as well, I was thinking about the 000 with baked sitka, but I don't think the vintage now neck profile which is my favorite neck in the world, is an option. I'm not sure the 1 7/8 neck wouldn't be too much, and when going to 1 3/4 it looks like ...

Hi all. I am going to soon be placing an order for an OM1 with a few custom options and I am wondering about peoples experience with the deep body option. To start with I am moving away from dreads to OMs. My thinking is that the deep body should get me a little more depth and bass while still ...