The Collings Forum

I have a Collings Traditional case OM size for sale. I bought this new from the factory and never used it as I sold the guitar I had intended it for. Has original box. These appear to be fetching $1500 - so that is what I'll ask. Will send pics on request. - Thanks, David

Hi Jeff - If you have not already found one - I have unused OM case I purchased directly from Collings and never used. Is still has the box and everything. Let me know if interested!

I typically play bluegrass which is why I prefer the dreads. However my shoulder can hurt after a while and the smaller body really helps. I have been playing pretty much everything I play on the larger guitars and at home it does everything I want really well. It really shines on fiddle tunes but ...

Agree with your opinion on the jl!

I am an admitted Dreadnaught fan- I am spoiled with a fantastic room full of fine specimens. A few years ago I went looking for an OM sized guitar due to some shoulder issues and long story short I researched the new JL model intensely but ended up elsewhere. Recently I did pull the trigger on a new ...

I think I got one of the last OM cases available directly from the factory in early 2020 ($950.00). The weight, fit and finish are fantastic. They balance so well. I recently just purchased a OM1A JL and it came with one of the newer TKLs, and I can say they are much nicer than previous Collings ...

An example of some BaaaA from my 2004 OM42 with reflections of my garden in it.

I have used the regular MA550's (non-coated) on my D1ATS. I really like them and they can be had for less than $5 a set if you locate remaining stock of the 3 packs (2+1 free). I think I actually prefer them to my standard j17's. I definitely prefer them on my Martins

I think that the Traditionals have generated a lot of buzz over the last several years, and therefore its makes sense that more have sold and more are being traded out. There are a lot of nice guitars being made right now and I think people are "rolling" guitars actively during the lockdown. In the ...

Collings makes a beautiful 42 style! Attaching a pic of my OM42BaaaA