The Collings Forum

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I’m looking to dive into the world of small shop builds and have narrowed my search down to Collings after many days and weeks of reviews and videos. I found that the D1A or D1AT is what fits the bill for me. My first preference would be the D1AT but am open to see what you guys/gals had to offer in the D1A as well as a 2nd option. Hopefully I’ll be hearing from you all soon. Happy Holidays!

Welcome Ryan! You are probably going to get many opinions for one reason alone; they are both really great guitars.

Before the release of the T series, the D1A would be considered by many as the quintessential dreadnaught guitar. It was the best. Now with the release of the D1AT, half of the folks (not a scientific study) favor the T variation. The T moves the guitar just a pinch toward a more Martin characteristic play and sound. This is not bad. It is just different.

The best is to get your hands on both and give them a go but both are winners in the dreadnaught space.

I appreciate you taking the time to reply. It does seem that people are favoring the T series for its more vintage sound. My only concern would be the neck as I understand it’s substantially beefier. These guitar are hard to find it general, much less having the ability to compare both in person. That’ s the obstacle I’m facing. I do hope and look forward to anyone who comes to me with any options.

If you're still in the market, my bandmate is selling one of these.

Cameleye wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:02 pm If you're still in the market, my bandmate is selling one of these.

Thanks Camel. Which of the two is he selling?

It's a near mint, D1AT.
Thanks for your interest.