The Collings Forum

Another vote for addy/mahogany.

The new torrified ones are supposed to be spectacular. I've never played one myself. I have played older Bourgeouis OMs and I'd rather have a Collings OM Traditional.

Good luck and let us know what you decide!

Yes. In fact, the day before you put it on hold, I had the guitar in my online shopping cart, but got cold feet because I am also looking at some other guitar purchases. Next morning I saw that it was on-hold. I had a feeling it might be you (grin). I was originally thinking I would put my name on ...

Peanut73 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:55 pm Congrats. I was told it’s a good one too

Thank you! By chance were you the person that had called them and wanted to get if I didn't get it?

Congratulations on acquiring a great guitar!
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Thank you! Several of the staff from Mass Street Music, including the owner Jim Baggett confirmed this was an especially exceptional one. My ears heard the same thing so I didn't want to think about getting it too long.

Peanut73 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:59 pm P.S. I am mad at whoever bought the OM1AJL that MSM just got...

Um... that was me

I know these guitars can have different nut and bridge string spacing but with Collings now doing more of the satin finish on their Traditionals guitars shouldn't the tone sound similar?

Thanks Greg!

Would love to hear your feedback from those of you who have/had this guitar regarding the style of music you play and how versatile you have found this guitar to be. And also if you changed the strings from the nickel wound they came with to a phosphor bronze and what that did to the tone. Many than...

BAR, It’s good to see you back here. You’ve asked a good question. While I hadn’t put much thought into PW guitars, they seem to be all the rage. Yet I see quite a few used ones up for sale. I guess that happens with all brands. Were you playing an old D18? If so, do you still have it and how has t...