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by Hokiebob
Sat Jan 01, 2022 1:57 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Small-bodied Collings - flatpick
Replies: 9
Views: 2730

Re: Small-bodied Collings - flatpick

I play with a guy who has a 00 by another maker. It has a mahogany bidy and Adirondack top with a modified v neck. To me it is the perfect fingerstyle guitar. It is a joy to play and you can sit for long sessions with no fatigue. The guitar is very responsive ti even the lightest touch. Trent uses h...
by Hokiebob
Sun Dec 26, 2021 1:30 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: NGD: 2021 Collings D1T-SB Torrified
Replies: 8
Views: 2170

Re: NGD: 2021 Collings D1T-SB Torrified

Great looking guitar. I'm sure that you will get many hours of joy playing it.
by Hokiebob
Sun Dec 26, 2021 1:28 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: NGD: 2021 Collings D1T-SB Torrified
Replies: 8
Views: 2170

Re: NGD: 2021 Collings D1T-SB Torrified

Great looking guitar. I' bet it will bring you much joy.
by Hokiebob
Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:24 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Question on 1999 D-1 Pins...
Replies: 6
Views: 6828

Re: Question on 1999 D-1 Pins...

Before 2002 Collings guitars came with slotted pins. Beginning in 2002 the pins have been unslotted.
by Hokiebob
Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:34 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Action change
Replies: 4
Views: 8812

Re: Action change

After 13 years I think that a trip to the shop for a set up is past due. As far as adjusting the truss rod youself, since you've not done it before I'd suggest you let a pro do it. I don't know where you live but here in Charlotte a set up with a deep cleaning and oiling the finger board is less tha...
by Hokiebob
Mon Nov 22, 2021 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: I Can NEVER Get Pro Tone!
Replies: 6
Views: 10655

Re: I Can NEVER Get Pro Tone!

Besides guitar I also love to play golf. I'm a decent amateur. I play well enough to win money in my league and I place well in the tournaments that I enter but I just can't hit it like the pros.. I use the same shoes as Freddie Couples. I have custom built clubs measured to fit me. I use a titleist...
by Hokiebob
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Technical Discussions
Topic: Collings Restored Our Damaged OM1
Replies: 4
Views: 8235

Re: Collings Restored Our Damaged OM1

I'm sorry that your guitar was damaged in the first place but I'm glad to hear about your positive experience. It's nice to know that good people are still at the helm of our favorite guitar company.
by Hokiebob
Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: Strings
Replies: 27
Views: 23147

Re: Strings

I'm sold on the Pearse New Mediums.
by Hokiebob
Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:54 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: New here. Just got an OM2H
Replies: 12
Views: 4661

Re: New here. Just got an OM2H

Easy to see why you have such a long relationship with them. Here's to the next 20 years.
by Hokiebob
Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:44 pm
Forum: Collings Acoustic Guitars
Topic: New here. Just got an OM2H
Replies: 12
Views: 4661

Re: New here. Just got an OM2H

Sounds like you didn't just find a good deal but started a solid relationship. I love when I find a business that cares about customer satisfaction.