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by Tempotantrum
Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:30 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Welcome to my new OM1A-jl
Replies: 5
Views: 951

Re: Welcome to my new OM1A-jl

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 a...
by Tempotantrum
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:08 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Welcome to my new OM1A-jl
Replies: 5
Views: 951

Re: Welcome to my new OM1A-jl

Agree with your opinion on the jl!
by Tempotantrum
Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:43 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Welcome to my new OM1A-jl
Replies: 5
Views: 951

Welcome to my new OM1A-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...
by Tempotantrum
Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: When Did Collings Stop Shipping With Custom Cases?
Replies: 12
Views: 2639

Re: When Did Collings Stop Shipping With Custom Cases?

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 cas...
by Tempotantrum
Wed May 04, 2022 1:35 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: whats highest grade at collings?
Replies: 8
Views: 2739

Re: whats highest grade at collings?

Image An example of some BaaaA from my 2004 OM42 with reflections of my garden in it.
by Tempotantrum
Tue Jan 04, 2022 2:23 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Strings
Replies: 31
Views: 22647

Re: Strings

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
by Tempotantrum
Tue Dec 21, 2021 12:13 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Why are so many baked and traditional guitars up for sale?
Replies: 13
Views: 3966

Re: Why are so many baked and traditional guitars up for sale?

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 lockdow...
by Tempotantrum
Fri Dec 17, 2021 3:38 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: 41 vs. 42 Style Top Border
Replies: 6
Views: 3194

Re: 41 vs. 42 Style Top Border

Collings makes a beautiful 42 style! Attaching a pic of my OM42BaaaAImage
by Tempotantrum
Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:51 am
Forum: Accessories for sale or wanted
Topic: Mint Collings Dreadnaught case for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 7211

Re: Mint Collings Dreadnaught case for sale

This case has sold - thank you all!
by Tempotantrum
Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:43 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Collings Case Vs. Calton
Replies: 11
Views: 5243

Re: Collings Case Vs. Calton

I have both cases. I love my Collings hand built cases, but they are not imo made for the rigor of travel. I think they would fend off humidity and temp changes about the same as any laminated wood-shell case. In comparison, the Calton is significantly better at protecting from heat and humidity cha...