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by dansprucefir
Sun Jan 07, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 2
Views: 381

Re: Happy New Year!

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! :D
Dan
by dansprucefir
Wed Aug 02, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: old growth sitka option
Replies: 2
Views: 1870

Re: old growth sitka option

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...
by dansprucefir
Wed Aug 02, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: old growth sitka option
Replies: 2
Views: 1870

old growth sitka option

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 (...
by dansprucefir
Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: new Collings build
Replies: 7
Views: 5272

Re: new Collings build

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
by dansprucefir
Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: new Collings build
Replies: 7
Views: 5272

Re: new Collings build

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
by dansprucefir
Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: new Collings build
Replies: 7
Views: 5272

new Collings build

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...
by dansprucefir
Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Collings Electric Guitars
Topic: Strings for open E - I30LC
Replies: 0
Views: 5160

Strings for open E - I30LC

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
by dansprucefir
Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: Instruments wanted
Topic: WTB: Waterloo WL-12
Replies: 12
Views: 11395

Re: WTB: Waterloo WL-12

Aw, man! Seriously, no worries Stephen. Enjoy it!
Dan
by dansprucefir
Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: Instruments wanted
Topic: WTB: Waterloo WL-12
Replies: 12
Views: 11395

Re: WTB: Waterloo WL-12

Sure am! Sent you a PM.
by dansprucefir
Sat May 07, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: truss rod adjustment
Replies: 10
Views: 9420

Re: truss rod adjustment

Thanks West! I plan on following this exactly. One question: do you feel like a luthier needs to sand the saddle or do you think a non-luthier can do it and make sure the bottom of the saddle does not have an angle?
Dan