New member here with WL-K and WL-S
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 7:37 pm
Hello all, I did not realize there is a waterloo specific forum, but recently found you all. I have the WL-S and WL-K and bought them new about 3 ago years from a great vender in SE Colorado. First I got the WL-S and was wowed by the great dry vintage "stella like" tone for fingerstyle blues and perfect out the box set up. It was priced right before Collings had their price increase a few years back. Then I saw they had the WL-K in stock for a while and I sprung for it as well. The WL-K is just amazing how it vibrates so intense, I feel my whole left arm buzzing when I play it. The silking on the top is just beautiful. Not sure if I could ever part with either of these guitars and I have a had a few go through my hands.
Probably the closest I will ever get to owning a Collings, I am old Austin gal from school days in late 70's-80's and remember when Collings got rolling, should have got one then, lol. But really, I would rather have a simple well built guitar without all the frills or worry about scratches or dents, and a guitar I can bring out to a festival, workshop or gig. I just think the whole concept behind these waterloo guitars is perfect. I hope Collins will get things together soon and start making these again, be a real shame it they stopped production forever.
I have had some vintage instruments, but they are always a love hate deal with issues, so the waterloos are a great choice for those of us who love fingerstyle vintage blues. As an aside, I know I would love the 12 fret all mahogany WL-12, so if anyone here is thinking of letting one go, let me know, might have to get one someday.
Probably the closest I will ever get to owning a Collings, I am old Austin gal from school days in late 70's-80's and remember when Collings got rolling, should have got one then, lol. But really, I would rather have a simple well built guitar without all the frills or worry about scratches or dents, and a guitar I can bring out to a festival, workshop or gig. I just think the whole concept behind these waterloo guitars is perfect. I hope Collins will get things together soon and start making these again, be a real shame it they stopped production forever.
I have had some vintage instruments, but they are always a love hate deal with issues, so the waterloos are a great choice for those of us who love fingerstyle vintage blues. As an aside, I know I would love the 12 fret all mahogany WL-12, so if anyone here is thinking of letting one go, let me know, might have to get one someday.