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markT
Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:34 am
I've had my 470 a few weeks now and it's the most exciting new electric I've had in years. Collings continues to amaze with new instruments. And the quality just keeps going up!
Bill would be very proud.
This guitar is light and lively. The dynamic range is amazing. It's bright and clear, but not the least bit harsh. It's depth is deep but never boomy. The Ellis pickups seem like the perfect match...I guess they are because the instrument was designed around the pickups reportedly.
What I like is it's versatile ability. Sounds great clean, but it is a rock-n-roll machine if you want it to be.\
Another thing about it is, I own and have owned many Collings acoustics and electrics. They all have the same Collings build quality, but this electric feels more like a Collings acoustic. Specifically the neck. I think it's the unbound Ebony fingerboard. Feels and looks like I'm playing my D1AT. Very different and cool.
I loved it from day 1, but keeps amazing and the connection growing deeper.
Another clear winner. They can't keep them on the shelves and I see why!