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by Jimmy G
Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:25 am
Forum: Collings Mandolins and Ukes
Topic: Mandolin roll call -- who's got 'em and whatcha got?
Replies: 29
Views: 41810

Re: Mandolin roll call -- who's got 'em and whatcha got?

Well I visited Nashville this past week with my wife and I ended up with a new Collings MF5. I know there will be haters out there saying what is a beginner doing with this incredible instrument, but I believe in getting something I know will be a lifetime instrument. My wife was actually the person...
by Jimmy G
Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: Collings Mandolins and Ukes
Topic: Mandolin roll call -- who's got 'em and whatcha got?
Replies: 29
Views: 41810

Re: Mandolin roll call -- who's got 'em and whatcha got?

Thanks for the link Greg. That sure looks like a beauty!
by Jimmy G
Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: Collings Mandolins and Ukes
Topic: Mandolin roll call -- who's got 'em and whatcha got?
Replies: 29
Views: 41810

Re: Mandolin roll call -- who's got 'em and whatcha got?

Presently researching Collings mandolins. I bought my first Collings instrument about 2 years ago (CJ35SB) and I love it. Thought I would give a shot at learning to play a mandolin. On the fence on getting a brand new MT2 (I kinda like new) or a used MF5. I'll let you know what I decide on...this wi...
by Jimmy G
Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: INSPIRATION
Replies: 2
Views: 3005

Re: INSPIRATION

Collings Guitars has done this to me too. Around 2 years ago I played a Collings for the first time and it just drew me in. Wasn't familiar with Collings or planning on purchasing a guitar that day, but everything about this particular CJ35SB had what I really love about guitars....tone, playability...
by Jimmy G
Wed Feb 20, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Any CJ35 owners?
Replies: 13
Views: 13189

Re: Any CJ35 owners?

I'm pretty sure you will love your new guitar. I was visiting Nashville a few years back and stopped into Artisan Guitars (Franklin, TN) and never played a Collings before. After playing a CJ35SB I knew it was coming home with me (sitka top). There really is nothing I don't like about it from tone, ...
by Jimmy G
Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Anybody Compare a CJ35 to a Gibson J35?
Replies: 2
Views: 3409

Anybody Compare a CJ35 to a Gibson J35?

First post and glad to be here! I was in Nashville little over 2 years ago and I played my first ever Collings (CJ35SB). Wasn't planning on buying a new guitar but I loved this instrument. Haunted me for the next week and so I called and bought it. My wife is very cool about this stuff so she said i...
by Jimmy G
Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:48 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: I am Absolutely THRILLED to be here.
Replies: 20
Views: 16741

Re: I am Absolutely THRILLED to be here.

Like to add a BIG THANKS for getting the forum going again.