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Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 12:22 am
by Fregly
Are the Traditional bridge spacings 2 5/16 ? I prefer 3/16 and it seems the Standards come with those and the Trad models have the wider spacing. I noticed the pattern looking through the inventory of a couple big Collings dealers.
Re: Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:48 am
by Eric Jones
Freg,
Yes, I believe you are correct. Look at the various models on the Collings website and the bridge spec tells the string spacing at the saddle.
https://www.collingsguitars.com/acoustic-guitars/d1-t/
Re: Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 4:20 am
by Wproffitt
My OM1-T has a 2 5/16” spacing at the bridge.
Re: Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:19 am
by Fregly
Yes I was hoping to pick one up on the used market and then saw the spacing. It will have to be ordered looks like.
Re: Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 3:06 pm
by JohnFrink
I understand that drop-in saddles are now an option with Traditionals, if that matters to you.
Re: Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:21 pm
by Fregly
Are the Satin finishes available as an option on all Collings, and is this the same finish as on the Julian Lage -- same thickness, etc? Maybe I can find something close-ish on the market already with the narrow bridge spacing.
Re: Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:37 pm
by adirondack&spruce
You can get a Traditonal with narrow spacing.
I have a D2HATS(satin) with 1 11/16th nut and 2 3/16th bridge. And i believe you can order any T model(except CJ45T) with the vintage Satin finish.
A Satin option is available for Standard models, but its different Satin than the vintage satin on T models, spoke to Collings about this.
I really like the narrow nut neck, gives my hand a nice break from the standard 1 3/4 T neck.
I'd recommend a used OM1AJL, if u can get one. They are incredible. Also the new 2020 T models, with new neck construction and Satin finish are just incredible too.
My D1ATS & D2HATS, will never go anywhere.
Good luck with search, something always pops up if ur patient.
Re: Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:29 pm
by Red Oak
adirondack&spruce wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:37 pm
You can get a Traditonal with narrow spacing.
I have a D2HATS(satin) with 1 11/16th nut and 2 3/16th bridge. And i believe you can order any T model(except CJ45T) with the vintage Satin finish.
A Satin option is available for Standard models, but its different Satin than the vintage satin on T models, spoke to Collings about this.
I really like the narrow nut neck, gives my hand a nice break from the standard 1 3/4 T neck.
I'd recommend a used OM1AJL, if u can get one. They are incredible. Also the new 2020 T models, with new neck construction and Satin finish are just incredible too.
My D1ATS & D2HATS, will never go anywhere.
Good luck with search, something always pops up if ur patient.
Great information! You’ve got two sensational guitars. Play them in good health!!
Re: Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:17 am
by Tempotantrum
I also have a 2020 D1ATS with 11/16th neck and 2 3/16 bridge. Very comfortable to play - my favorite neck carve ever. I did not really expect the satin finish to make much difference, but after nearly a year - I really think it does. I think it is slightly more articulate and resonant without the poly sealer.
Re: Collings T with 2 3/16 bridge spacing
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 2:02 am
by Fregly
I was under the impression the standard models come with 1 3/4 and 2 3/16. Is that a misprint in all the vendors I have seen this listed? My other non Collings guitars have these measurements and it really fits my hands well
