Got this one new about 6 months ago. It has opened up nicely. The neck is a joy to play and it sounds great with phos bronze or monel strings. This guitar came to me with a perfect setup from The Music Emporium. I haven't had to tweak anything. Neck has just about .005" of relief and it plays so nice on the upper frets. It doesn't look like Collings gets their tops "over-cooked". Lightly toasted at most, which is what I prefer. I think some builders use tops that are too torrefied and brittle.
I don't know what to call the Honduras Mahogany on this one, light flame? Collings matched the perfect back and sides with the top. The neck even has some of the same "flame" as the back and sides. So glad I found this one. Loud, woody and very balanced across the strings and up the neck, what more could a guy ask for? Only thing I changed was the pickguard.
2020 D1 Traditional with Sitka Baked Top
2020 D1 Traditional with Sitka Baked Top
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Re: 2020 D1 Traditional with Sitka Baked Top
That sure is pretty. I love that the woodgrain really stands on its own instead of being hidden behind dark stain.
Enjoy it.
Enjoy it.
Bob
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Re: 2020 D1 Traditional with Sitka Baked Top
Looks wonderful! I've got a 2009 D1, and I so appreciate Collings dreads. Enjoy it!
Re: 2020 D1 Traditional with Sitka Baked Top
Super axe! ENJOY!
Re: 2020 D1 Traditional with Sitka Baked Top
Very nice - congrats!
My one and only is a 2020 D1AT S and I can’t put it down. That team in Austin sure knows what they’re doing.
My one and only is a 2020 D1AT S and I can’t put it down. That team in Austin sure knows what they’re doing.