The Collings Forum

I'm really enjoying the "new" Collings OM1. I'm still surprised how much I like it since I've owned so many custom hand-built guitars. I'm taking my time slowly dialing in the set-up -- I'm very picky so I always do my own. I bought a tortoise strap button from Stew-Mac and KK PU's that I ...

Congratulations! Very nice indeed! I have owned many custom, handbuilt guitars over the years and can honestly say that this Collings OM1 - Red Mountain Cedar takes a back seat to none of them. Just a superb instrument! Mine actually did sit a case unplayed for years as I understand it. I'm slowing ...

I just purchased a used Collings om1 that came in the Collings handmade case and as Bill said - if you own a Mercedes you have the garage to park it in. The case completes the package!

Hey Backdrifter! Funny thing about the strings. The person I bought the guitar from didn't play and it was just sitting in the case for quite a while as I understand it. He bought it for his son who didn't want it. It came with only one wound string and the rest unwound when I received it. He includ...

Here's the link to the thread on my new Collings OM1.

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Thanks for the post backdrifter - Glad to hear your confirmation that these are a separate breed of Collings OM1 and not just a fluke on the one I have. Your description of "wetter tone with more natural reverb" describes it exactly. I've owned all contemporary style guitars over the last ...

Thanks Bob -
It does seem to me that the staff, luthiers, and misc personal at Collings strive to go above and beyond in building some of the finest instruments in the world.

Thanks!

I forgot to mention that it came in the coveted Collings hand-made case! Very nice indeed.