Favorite Collings tonewood combo

6l6
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Re: Favorite Collings tonewood combo

Post: # 3873Post 6l6
Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:44 pm

For me the best Collings combo is a Sitka top with EIR back and sides. Sitka top with hog back and sides is a very close second!

kriso77
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Re: Favorite Collings tonewood combo

Post: # 4236Post kriso77
Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:33 pm

What they have done with mahogany and adirondack is pretty special.

sdelsolray
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Re: Favorite Collings tonewood combo

Post: # 4239Post sdelsolray
Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:59 pm

Mahogany and either Sitka or Adirondack

Georgelange
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Re: Favorite Collings tonewood combo

Post: # 4240Post Georgelange
Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:01 pm

I like Adirondack better because it works for me. I like the look of the wood and the sound it makes

Mr. Jelly
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Re: Favorite Collings tonewood combo

Post: # 4243Post Mr. Jelly
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:19 pm

I like sitka and cherry wood best right now.

geoawelch
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Re: Favorite Collings tonewood combo

Post: # 4271Post geoawelch
Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:49 pm

All mahogany for me, but my experience is limited.

I have just the one, which arrived yesterday.

A new 001 Mh 12-fret Traditional

Cheers

George

Red Oak
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Re: Favorite Collings tonewood combo

Post: # 4272Post Red Oak
Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:29 pm

Congrats!!!

Post some photos when you have the chance!

Play it in good health!!!

Georgelange
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Re: Favorite Collings tonewood combo

Post: # 4301Post Georgelange
Fri Jun 18, 2021 5:45 pm

My favourite wood combinations for guitars these days are the Adirondack tops and mahogany back and sides. This is what I like now. I have a OM1a-jl and this works perfectly for me. My other Collings is a D1A varnish with the same wood combos

GreatWestern
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Re: Favorite Collings tonewood combo

Post: # 4304Post GreatWestern
Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:59 am

Congrats on the new hog-top traditional!

I wish I were able to play a large number of Collings guitars so I could have an opinion. I have only played Adi or Sitka tops, and mostly mahogany models. Would love to try models with German tops. Would love to try maple back and sides. Plus Brazilian. And so on.

My favorite wood combo in general these days is Adi and mahogany. But I also have a Sitka topped 001 14 fret, and a dread, that are super sweet.

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