The Collings Forum

Quite nice! I've tried a couple 60s Martin 12 strings. My desire for one (or for a Collings!) has been sated (I hope) by a quite good late 90s Alvarez-Yairi 12 string...

Despite the lack of forum "activity," this young thread already tops 1,000 views? Bots, bots, everywhere...

Thank you for posting this info, Frank.
I'm most sorry that the bulk of the work is fighting spam and bots. Sigh.
Within my spheres of interest (guitar, mtn. bikes), all forums are dwindling in activity. I like the idea of this existing as a resource, but maybe that's less necessary these days?

Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the forum! Based on mine, I say the I35 is an instrument crafted to a higher level. Enjoy yours!

Thanks for the video and photos. They all sound good. I noticed the Collings' sustainnnnn...

Congrats, and welcome to the forum! Kudos especially for getting a sunburst one!

Similar to you, after 40+ years, I acquired my first 12-string (inexpensive early '70s Japanese make; during the pandemic). Since then, I have tried to resist the siren song of the 01 or 02, because Collings. I ...

As noted in the Acoustic forum, The Music Emporium is selling two prototype electrics: the 620 SM LC and the 71. The former is an evolution of the Statesman, reaching for a Gretsch vibe (e.g., trestle brace). The pickups look quite interesting, sort of like staple P90s (one single and one double ...

The Music Emporium emailed me about a new model line of acoustic guitars from Austin: the Hill Country series. So far, a D1A, OM1, and OM2 (tho I think one is only a prototype). Apparently Collings showed these at the recent Fretboard Summit in Chicago. They sound great, in a more traditional ...

Congrats on your I-35 LC! I think you said it perfectly: it plays so well and sounds so good, GAS is unnecessary.

Glad to hear that the repair went well. Wishing you years of playing enjoyment! Thanks for updating us on the forum.