The Collings Forum

Scott, Cutaway acoustics are a small demographic in the big picture.


Serious question - Are cutaways a truly less-desired attribute? I know most guitars don't have them, but I kinda thought that was because of the extra cost of custom-ordering a cutaway. I am asking because I love my OM3 ...

I bought my first Collings (D2H) in 1992 and fell in love. It took many years to be able to buy another, and that one was an OM. And I fell in love with the OM's smaller, more comfortable size. I currently own several Collings OMs and was looking at an SJ. The problem is I am totally biased towards ...

Frank - Thank you for your insight!

John - I was hoping someone with a few Collings guitars would chime in on this! I also have a few Collings guitars: 1992 D2H, 2009 OM1Mh, 2015 OM3IR, and 2016 I35. I simply prefer Collings to any other acoustic guitar maker. Thank you for your experienced ...

I am considering ordering a Deep-body OM with an Engelmann spruce top and mahogany back and sides. I wanted to order the Figured Mahogany, but with an upcharge of $1500 for that option, I decided to find out if there is a significant difference between the standard and figured mahogany. Anyone have ...

Sorry, but I have to ask: what make of guitar is B&H?