The Collings Forum

I can answer your question since a ‘21 CJ-45 Traditional landed last week and I’ve been A/B’ing it a lot with my ‘06 D1AV Varnish.

They have different-but-similar necks as far as mass goes. The Vintage neck is a big ‘un that I love… yet the C-shape neck on the CJ is a honker! Easily the largest ...

I don't know the actual reason, but I'll agree that the varnish guitars were something special tonally. I had a very fine lefty D1aV varnish , that sounded as spectacular as a guitar could be. I do know the varnish guitars took up a lot of space for long periods of time due to the process & the ...

I'm surprised no on so far has mentioned Barry Collins! I own 5 Elliott capos, including 2 brass Elite capos. They are as good as advertised.

Type in "Barry Sheridan Collins" on Facebook and PM him to find out cost and info about his capos. They look similar to the Elliott, they work just as good ...

I've owned #1530, a lefty D2H from '95, 3 times so far. I have first dibs if the current owner ever sells it and if it comes back it won't leave again.

#goawayGAS

Gary