The Collings Forum

Okay, this seems like an interesting new line and I have been following it for a while. But, the additional cost of a hand poured pickguard (and maybe a wedge on the butt of the guitar, for lack of a better term) seems silly. Why in the world would Collings charge customers extra for such superfluou...

Happy New Year all! I had an amazing 2023 - got a 001A 12-fret and a I30LC (60's neck carve). I am a happy guy! Now I just need to spend 2024 practicing!
Dan

Thanks pto! My understanding is that this new stash is from an extra old sitka spruce that was cut down and that it is not reclaimed. They have said that it reminds them of torrified sitka. I was surprised about the enthusiasm with new builds since they have decades of experience with Adi and German...

Hey all, I have been hearing some buzz about a relatively new option from Collings: old-growth sitka. This is not the Alaskan Blue reclaimed stuff that they used in a few guitars a year or so ago but something new (at least I think it is new). The folks in the shop seem to be pretty crazy about it (...

Thanks for the thoughts everyone! My favorite Collings wood combo is definitely Adi/Mahogany and it looks like it should be here in June (or thereabouts).
Dan

Thanks Greg and Flaky! I am hoping it will be my couch companion for the 2023 MLB season. I have to be playing an instrument when watching baseball!
Dan

Hey all, I am having a new Collings built starting in a month or 2 and am looking for input. For the time being, I am planning on ordering a 001A (12 fret) non-traditional with a 1 and 3/4 nut width. First of all, the guitar has to be comfortable to play on the couch and has to have the standard thi...

Hey all,
I have playing some tunes in open E tuning and I am concerned about the extra tension. Do folks think it is okay to continue to use the D'Addario 11-49 set that was originally on the guitar or should I use a slightly lighter set?
Thanks in advance!
Dan

Aw, man! Seriously, no worries Stephen. Enjoy it!
Dan

Sure am! Sent you a PM.