The Collings Forum

The serial # 22893 shows it was built 5 years ago, so I’m guessing you’ve had it for a while. Has it always given you this problem? If you care, you could determine whether the issue is related to this particular guitar or if it’s an incompatibility with your playing and Collings necks by trying oth...

I’ve owed a a D2H and a CJ that came with EJ17 per factory specs. I went back and forth with Lights, New Mediums, and back to Mediums too many times to count. In the end, I thought that medium gauge strings gave the most tone and the deepest thump. I prefer the feel of Lights, but not enough to give...

There is a black one for sale at Eddies for $4,500.
https://eddiesguitars.com/new-arrivals/ ... -jet-black

Thanks for the comments. BTW, I did swap out the D'Addario medium strings it was shipped and set up at the factory with for D'Addario EXP light strings to see what was different. I honestly think there is a small improvement in tone and feel with the EXP Lights. There is no problem with Lights drivi...

I just received this new model from Collings. I special ordered this Sitka/EIR guitar with a 1-3/4” nut. It was finished and shipped to The Music Emporium a couple of days ago. My first impressions are positive. Like all Collings it is perfectly made and plays beautifully. It comes with medium strin...

Nice playing!

I’m curious— after a couple of months, how are you getting along with your new CJ?

I see what you’re saying.

In my mind, "playability" vs. "playing stiff" are two different things. Some people have even developed a preference for one over the other. While many things affect the feel (soft vs. stiff) I think saddle height may be one thing driving the perception that Collings guitars pla...

There is a thread on AGF about — do you find Collings Guitars to be overly tight? This seems to be a recurring comment among some players. It strikes me oddly because I’ve always found Collings guitars to feel more comfortable and easier to play than any brand I’ve played. Sure new guitars can feel ...