The Collings Forum

You are correct that there are just so many variables that a true random, blind test is probably impossible. The best you could do might be to take 10 guitars; 5 assembled with Animal Protein Glue and 5 assembled with Tite Bond and have someone play them randomly for an audience that couldn't see th...

I too can not tell the difference. I wonder if any of these "experts" have ever conducted a true blind test where the listener had no idea which guitar they were listening to? In orchestra auditions the musicians are often behind a curtain so that the listener can only hear the music and n...

Not to be a wise guy but all of them. Each combo has strengths and a reason for being. It's kind of like cars people say "there is an a** for every seat."

Congratulations. I hope you and your new guitar make music together for many years.

I don't think that is correct. When we toured the factory we saw no such equipment or operation.

That sure is pretty. I love that the woodgrain really stands on its own instead of being hidden behind dark stain.

Enjoy it.

If I had a question about my frets I'd take the guitar to my favorite guitar tech or luthier. They can examine the frets and advise you on the best course. I recently had my D2H in the shop and my guy dressed the frets while doing a set up. It was a lot cheaper than replacing them and I should be go...

Congratulations. I'm sure that you will enjoy your new guitar very much.

That is a great looking guitar. Now If only I win the jackpot tomorrow night...

Wow I feel like a newbee. My D2H #8xxx was finished in 2,000.

Of course, that means it is now over 20 years old.