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by Red Oak
Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:37 am
Forum: Collings Mandolins and Ukes
Topic: Used uke pricing ?
Replies: 1
Views: 29529

Re: Used uke pricing ?

They are hard to find! But they are out there. And it’s entirely possible that they will again be built. Keep your fingers crossed!!!
by Red Oak
Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:32 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Has anyone switched to Waverly 21:1 tuners?
Replies: 11
Views: 54005

Re: Has anyone switched to Waverly 21:1 tuners?

It’s universally understood that Waverlies are the best in the business. Of course Collings would select them for their instruments!
by Red Oak
Thu Jan 01, 2026 4:51 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Let’s Hear It For Frank Sanns!
Replies: 1
Views: 2142

Let’s Hear It For Frank Sanns!

Frank has done so much for this wonderful site. Wishing him a Great 2026!!!
by Red Oak
Thu Jan 01, 2026 4:48 pm
Forum: Collings Waterloo Guitars
Topic: Waterloo mandolins
Replies: 8
Views: 17329

Re: Waterloo mandolins

With Waterloo guitars again being built (albeit, in limited numbers), I hope and expect the line’s mandolins will soon return!!!

It will be a welcome addition to the mandolin world!!!
by Red Oak
Thu Jan 01, 2026 4:43 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 6
Views: 23324

Re: Happy New Year!

And thank you Frank for all you do for this, the best music site in the universe!!!
by Red Oak
Fri Dec 26, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 6
Views: 23324

Re: Happy New Year!

Oh my!! Another happy year for playing Collings guitars!
by Red Oak
Wed Dec 17, 2025 12:22 pm
Forum: Post pictures of your Collings instruments
Topic: my third Collings...
Replies: 3
Views: 47818

Re: my third Collings...


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After playing a 0002H that I recently purchased, I decided that I could no longer be satisfied playing my other acoustic, a 2015 Taylor 914ce, which sounded anemic in comparison to my ear, so I took it to Dave's Guitars in LaCrosse, WI and got a great trade-in deal against the ...
by Red Oak
Tue Dec 16, 2025 8:24 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Pickguard Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 38888

Re: Pickguard Problem

Agree, Greg. If that’s all it takes, then it should be done as you describe.

Yours is a terrific post.
by Red Oak
Tue Dec 16, 2025 12:48 am
Forum: Post pictures of your Collings instruments
Topic: UC2 Western
Replies: 1
Views: 7266

Re: UC2 Western

Just beautiful!! Here’s hoping Collings will build more ukes.
by Red Oak
Tue Dec 16, 2025 12:41 am
Forum: Accessories for sale or wanted
Topic: Traditional Collings case
Replies: 5
Views: 74726

Re: Traditional Collings case

Yours is a very informative and useful post. Best of luck!