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by AllThumbsBruce
Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:54 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Collings Re-fret/Neck Re-set
Replies: 5
Views: 2536

Re: Collings Re-fret/Neck Re-set

A few years ago when I needed a re-fret on my D2HG I asked Collings that question. They said use the local guy. Of course my local guy was Frank Ford of Gryphon Strings and was well known to the Collings folks. Edited to add: Of course the fret job came out perfectly.
by AllThumbsBruce
Wed Jun 30, 2021 3:39 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Off Spec Affect On Value
Replies: 6
Views: 2196

Re: Off Spec Affect On Value

I think it might. For example, I would not consider purchasing a DS without a slotted headstock. It is a pretty traditional style guitar, so others may feel similarly.
by AllThumbsBruce
Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:43 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: New Member/New Collings: DS1A
Replies: 11
Views: 4972

Re: New Member/New Collings: DS1A

There is nothing like a 12 fret slothead Collings dread. I wish I would have pulled the trigger on one I played a few years ago.
by AllThumbsBruce
Thu May 07, 2020 4:09 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: NGD: 000H ss cut
Replies: 4
Views: 3929

Re: NGD: Soon

Beautiful guitar! Let us know when it arrives.
by AllThumbsBruce
Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Pickup Install on a D2H
Replies: 8
Views: 8359

Re: Pickup Install on a D2H

You can use a K&K mini with the Vintage jack that doesn't require drilling. For a strap, you can tie one to the headstock instead of installing a strap pin at the neck base. I considered those options but ended up installing a regular jack and a strap pin on my D2HG.
by AllThumbsBruce
Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Collings Made Case Information *UPDATE*
Replies: 38
Views: 30385

Re: Collings Made Case Information *UPDATE*

In our tour of the Collings factory last week (thanks Steve!), I heard the same thing about the cases. That is, they will be sold independently of guitars. They looked nice - I really liked the latches. They are a lot smaller than the normal cases, which would be handy for car trips. Steve also made...
by AllThumbsBruce
Fri Apr 19, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Dreadnought for fingerpicking blues
Replies: 8
Views: 6778

Re: Dreadnought for fingerpicking blues

I love to play fingerstyle blues on my D2HG. I think it is a very versatile guitar. I do have strong fingernails and play hybrid style with a pick and fingers. I have a 00 12-fret slothead that would seem to be better suited to fingerstyle, but greatly prefer my D2HG.
by AllThumbsBruce
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:55 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: FORUM INTRODUCTIONS
Replies: 63
Views: 80529

Re: FORUM INTRODUCTIONS

AllThumbsBruce here. A Collings (D2HG) player since 2009. I'm a materials science professor with a physics background. I have been playing guitar a lot longer than you would guess by listening to me play. I still remember the warm welcome I received from Elambo and Kerry when I joined the old forum ...