The Collings Forum

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dadgad6strings wrote: Thu Jul 21, 2022 11:22 am I've read a lot of good reviews on the Santa Cruz strings. What do you like about them over standard PB strings?

Tone and how long they last. I have always hated treated strings, but these are the exception. I just think they are the best sounding strings I have ever used.

Santa Cruz parabolic low tension strings. Been playing guitar since 1976 and these are far and away the best strings I have ever used.

SOLD!

Santa Cruz low tension parabolic strings. Far and away the best strings I have ever used. Have them on all my guitars now.

When I got my custom collings made, it came with the gorgeous traditional collings case. A true work of art, but from the time I picked up the guitar and took the train home, the soft leather of the case got a very significant scuff. If you are going to keep your guitar in the house and not take it ...

Hokiebob wrote: Sun Jan 03, 2021 3:24 pm Wow I feel like a newbee. My D2H #8xxx was finished in 2,000.

Of course, that means it is now over 20 years old.

Me too! A beautiful sunburst D2H that I purchased in 2000 from Mandolin Brothers. The label says 5/00. 21 years old this past May. she's legal!

Scott Elliot will make the capo for the exact dimensions of your guitar. I had him make one for a waterloo JK, Collings D2H, Collings OM2, Martin M-30 and a 1957 Gibson J-50. The first 4 fit like a glove, still waiting for the capo for my new (old) Gibson.

I have tried every capo known to man. My ...

Red Oak wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:46 pm

pjkesq wrote: Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:37 pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifuqgDyE_ck

My 2000 D2HSB in action.

Terrific recording of a fun song. Your playing does the D2HSB justice!

Thanks for posting!!

Just saw this comment! Thanks. Can't believe I put that up on youtube 14 years ago. YIKES!

WATERLOO JK FOR SALE $2000 (you pay shipping)
Hey all! I am looking to sell this used, but virtually mint Waterloo JK. There is a tuner upgrade as 3 on a plate engraved open back Waverly Tuners with Ebony Buttons were added.(upgrade cost was $260) You pay shipping cost.
This is a superb guitar and ...