The Collings Forum

I landed a varnish AMh CJ awhile back that looks like your C10's big brother. Not having sampled a V before, and hearing of the special care recommended for a newer one, I am surprised just how hard and durable the finish is after a few yrs of curing. Very little pick wear at the sound hole, but non...

Nice one!

I had a Collings 002H for awhile and have been thinking of getting one again. Great, plenty loud, and quite comfortable on the couch. Mine was 1 13/16 and posed no problem for one who prefers a 1 3/4.

No trade offers, no inquiries. It is in the wrong spot for the hope of a transaction, but I'm of the impression that these will gain in value over time

Greg--and was there any discernable change in the sound of your guitar?

Hi Joe. I'm left wondering about a few of your comments. I've owned quite a few Collings guitars since the late 90's and have had a few that didn't knock me out. I know now that some were probably not given the time to be worked in or even perhaps not adjusted to an optimal point to bring out their ...

Standard 12 frets are 1 13/16 I meant to say.

The 12 frets are 1 7/8" standard, but I often see them in 1 3/4," and the string spacing would correspondingly lessen. Fish protein glue was used in traditional builds until recently, I seem to have read, never hot hide. You would love the Collings 00. I had one, and the Trad. 00 would be ...

Well done throughout. I had to add vintage Grovers to my LP with added Bigsby B7 to achieve a better balance, and a little more heft.

Very handsome. Good luck!