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I am now able to provide a much more thorough response to the question of T-Bar or truss rod - plus the difference between the original "fat" neck and the "smaller neck " option. I've got one of each sitting in front of me, so here's my hand's on take. Background, I bought Waterl...

I'm confused! I own an earlier model Waterloo (#105), non-truss rod, but now see all current models come with a truss rod. So I guess Collings changed the specs. That said, to answer the original question, my Waterloo neck is as straight and flat now as it was the day it arrived. I live in a climate...

I play a D1A Varnish, tried a few: EJ NB Nickel Bronze, EJ17's, Pearce PB and 80/20, Magnan, Newtone 80/20, and now back to EJ Nickel Bronze mediums. None were bad, but the NB's will be my first choice from now on.

Matte?

Tough question. As you know, there is a lot more that goes into the equation than just the guitar - amp, effects, player, etc. In fact, I'd say the guitar is maybe the least important variable in the equation. But, that aside, I've owned an I35LC, CLDlx and, now a 290. For me, the 290 does just abou...

I'm wondering about the "small profile" neck now being offered on the Waterloo models, in particular the WL14 X. I bought one of the first models when these came out, number 105, and was very happy with the neck, at the time. But, after a couple years with it, and a change in my other guit...

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