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by elambo
Wed Jan 22, 2020 1:53 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: OM1-A Varnish "High Upkeep"
Replies: 9
Views: 6696

Re: OM1-A Varnish "High Upkeep"

I've not owned a Collings w/ varnish but I'd read every post about them on the previous forum and though there was no consensus I can reiterate that the opinions ranged from (paraphrasing) "they're no more difficult to take care of than nitro finishes" to "they are fragile and require...
by elambo
Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:47 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Where do you find good, used Collings guitars?
Replies: 9
Views: 8907

Re: Where do you find good, used Collings guitars?

I just checked CL for Los Angeles and only two guitars are listed (and one isn't really in LA). Either CL isn't a good resource for used Collings or people aren't selling them right now.
by elambo
Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:00 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: NAMM 2020
Replies: 27
Views: 17921

Re: NAMM 2020

I was hoping to take some photos and post them here but I'll now be out of town and can't attend. Hopefully someone will let us know how it goes, and what's new.
by elambo
Fri Jan 10, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Where do you find good, used Collings guitars?
Replies: 9
Views: 8907

Re: Where do you find good, used Collings guitars?

I think Eric summed it up nicely.
by elambo
Thu Jan 09, 2020 4:27 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Stability of Torrefied Tops
Replies: 10
Views: 9697

Re: Stability of Torrefied Tops

It's always been an interesting topic. Opinions vary greatly, and can be quite strong (for *or* against). It's also difficult to test apples-to-apples, for obvious reasons. Regarding stability specifically, I tend to defer to Frank S. as this topic is firmly in his wheelhouse. On that note... Frank,...
by elambo
Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Collings Gathering 2019
Replies: 6
Views: 14098

Re: Collings Gathering 2019

I have owned Collings guitars for about 5 years and this is the first I've seen of a gathering. Probably due to not frequenting this forum until now. IF there is such a list, please put me down for future notifications on gatherings. Thanks, Steve It began as the Collings Forum Gathering back at th...
by elambo
Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Guitar Strap by Collings
Replies: 9
Views: 7727

Re: Guitar Strap by Collings

Alaster wrote: Thu Dec 19, 2019 1:47 pm Why do you prefer Collings over Taylor so much?
That's quite a different (and much larger) question than this guitar strap thread is likely going to be comfortable with.
by elambo
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:56 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Guitar Strap by Collings
Replies: 9
Views: 7727

Re: Guitar Strap by Collings

Whether it reads Collings or Levy or anything else, that, to ME, is a lot for a stap. I have no doubt that it's a well-made product, a strap is just not an area where I find it necessary to spend $100.
by elambo
Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: truss rod adjustment
Replies: 16
Views: 12885

Re: truss rod adjustment

Conversely, there would be no harm in trying the adjustment to see how it hurts or benefits the action. Just remember how far it was turned so that you can go back if needed.