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by collingsnyc
Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: Other Builders
Topic: Dudenbostel owners out there?
Replies: 7
Views: 13578

Re: Dudenbostel owners out there?

Sunburst D. Brazilian and Carpathian. Extraordinary. Among the very best guitars made today. Once brought it with me to a well known vintage guitar shop for A/B purposes with the intention of walking out with a Martin D-28. I left with only the Dude.
by collingsnyc
Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Torrified Guitar Tops
Replies: 37
Views: 27422

Re: Torrified Guitar Tops

Owned an OM-2H with torrified Sitka that I loved. Would buy it back if I could.
by collingsnyc
Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Varnish finished Dreadnought
Replies: 9
Views: 7030

Re: Varnish finished Dreadnought

I have owned a couple of them, and loved them. They were great. If memory serves, Collings braced the varnish dreads somewhat differently as well, which likely contributes to the sonic distinctions. The Traditional Series is yet another flavor, which I have liked a lot too. Hard to go wrong. Standar...
by collingsnyc
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:54 am
Forum: Instruments for sale
Topic: German Maple OM3 Short Scale, Sunburst All Over
Replies: 1
Views: 2885

German Maple OM3 Short Scale, Sunburst All Over

1 3/4". New Price well north of $6K, probably north of $7K. $4,200 OBO shipped 2-day to CONUS if paid by wire transfer. Plenty of references. The most beautiful guitar I have owned. This very guitar: https://themusicemporium.com/detail/collings-om3-german-spruce-maple-short-scale-sunburst#&...
by collingsnyc
Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:35 pm
Forum: Why this new Collings forum exists
Topic: Why this new Collings forum exists
Replies: 44
Views: 72719

Re: Why this new Collings forum exists

Delighted to see the return of the forum. For the first two months or so after the original went down, I found myself checking once or twice a day "just in case."

Jeff