The Collings Forum

A seller of a 2013 D1A tells me that 2013 and after are superior compared to earlier examples.
Is there any truth to this?
What would the differences be?

Thanks Mark for the reply. The main thing that I am trying to learn is if the typical mod V has always been the same over the years, as I am considering the purchase of guitars built from 2000 up to the present.

Has the D1A profile changed over the years, and If so at what points in time?

pto wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:37 amnice LOOKIN' guitar!

Agreed - I think.
The pics at Daves always look weird to me. Like the lighting and color is somehow off. Never sure what the guitar really looks like.

Thanks for the reply. Actually I was was wondering if I should send the tracing to Calton, or if I could just buy one off the rack.

Are there any dimensions that differ from a typical Martin D18?
I'm wondering if I can buy a case designed for a "Martin Dreadnaught", and get the same good fit?

The guitar in question is at Daves in Wisconsin for anyone interested.

Koppes wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:35 pm Are there any other reasons why D1A might be a better option?

Well when he told me it was basically a traditional I assumed it was 2 5/16 at the saddle. I don't want that. However he now says it measures 2 3/16, so who knows?
Is it ok to post the dealer link here?

Thanks guys. I believe I will pass on this and grab a D1A instead. The string spacing on the traditionals is not what I want here. All the info is appreciated.

Ok so the selling dealer claims this guitar is one of about 35 made for Namm of that year. He says it is basically a Traditional from before that was a model.