D1A Special

[pto]

i don't know, but suspect dealer hype. not that Collings never used the word Special from time to time, but the only time of which i'm aware was the #20000 "D-45 Special." at any rate, i'd think that it would have to be pretty darned special for them to use the word. as to the large number - could be that one was at Namm as an example and that a bunch more could be ordered.

[wengr]

Are there any other reasons why D1A might be a better option?

Well when he told me it was basically a traditional I assumed it was 2 5/16 at the saddle. I don't want that. However he now says it measures 2 3/16, so who knows?
Is it ok to post the dealer link here?

[Greg Y]

I've never seen a Collings with 'special' written on the label and I've seen more than a few NAMM guitars as well as one of Julian Lage's OM1aJL guitars

[wengr]

The guitar in question is at Daves in Wisconsin for anyone interested.

[pto]

nice LOOKIN' guitar!

[wengr]

nice LOOKIN' guitar!

Agreed - I think.
The pics at Daves always look weird to me. Like the lighting and color is somehow off. Never sure what the guitar really looks like.

[pto]

agreed on quality/accuracy of photos. to me, music emporium always has enough lighting and very close white balance. very few others give me much confidence.