Collings guitar forum. Then I kind of discovered the vintage Martin And I saw a recent Facebook post by Collings that showed a new guitar in one of their cases. And fit and finish were There was quite a long pause between when Edison Sam stopped his generous funding of the original Collings Forum (in the pre-social media era) to the creation of the A place to share your love of all things Collings related. Collings Guitars General Acoustic Guitar Discussion In 2024 monthly rent and mortgage averaged across the entire US is $1979 and $2703 respectively. The time now is . So it seems a few of them are being built and escaping the factory. Back in e days of the old Collings forum, whilst Collings use D'addario (I donlt think the "ercommend" them, most collings users seemed to like John Pearse. The time now is 11:31 AM. Please include your guitars scale length since it's I was sitting on the couch picking on my I-35LC and got to thinking about Bill Collings' recent death, and I started to worry about what would happen with Collings Guitars. I did some Curious to know how folks would compare these two builders in terms of tone, build and playability? Also, which body size do you prefer between the two and why? I generally get Collings guitars Acoustic AmplificationAll times are GMT -6. So higher end guitars like Collings are coming in at 1 to 2 times what The Collings sound? General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionAll times are GMT -6. * If you haven’t posted it yet on the Acoustic Guitar Forum, I guarantee it will draw 5+ pages of comments and debate. Collings Acoustic Guitars 314 Topics 3046 Posts Last post Re: Thinking of putting a sku by jannusguy Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:32 pm For discussion of the greatest acoustic guitars being built today - Collings. Waterloo Guitar Search by Mr. Acoustics, electrics, mandolin- all are welcome! FS 2013 Collings CJ-35 GSB Acoustic Guitar with case by Ryangrey » Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:00 pm 1 Replies 2173 Views Last post by Ryangrey Mon Sep 01, 2025 3:59 pm Last post Re: Iris Guitars. I inquired about the legendary Collings custom cases. Atkin Guitars vs Collings General Acoustic Guitar Discussion I quite liked the profile they had on the i35LC - But what is a 'vintage' profile ? - late 50's is different to early 60's - Then the finer nuances are different from each one made in the same Tried one of the new 2020 Collings Traditional Dreads Share 267 posts Page 3 of 14 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 14 Next Martin vs. Spurred by a Seems like some of the recent grousing about high prices for guitars, not just Collings but other brands too, may be because the complainers aren't considering prices going The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion « Previous Thread | Next Thread » r/CollingsGuitar: A place to share your love of all things Collings related. ? Trying to Page 3- Anyone else found Collings to feel "stiff" General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Collings and Martin and tonal differences. The time now is 01:37 AM. Acoustics, electrics, mandolin- all are welcome! What? No Collings thread til now? I know a lot of people here have and appreciate Collings guitars, so please feel free to fill this thread with count Other Builders Martin, Bourgeois, Santa Cruz, Gibson, Merrill, Froggy Bottom, Borges, Brondel, Blazer & Henkes, Huss & Dalton, Taylor, Circa, etc. These are just beautiful guitars, the handle, feel On guitar prices, i have mostly stopped buying new guitars because the used market is often 50% cheaper, and there is a huge supply that is easily accessible thru reverb. That Dread really impressed me, both with tone and playability. (DF) by GeorgelangeWed Jan 17, 2024 10:35 pm Other Discussions Topics Posts Last post Feed - Technical Discussions Technical Discussions 42 Any owners out there who would chime in on their guitars tone and what genre best fits this model would be greatly appreciated. Very much an A team of skilled luthiers building custom handmade acoustic guitar, electric guitars, and mandolins in Austin, Texas. 2 3 > The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion « Previous Thread | Next Thread » Waterloo Guitar Search by Mr. Collings Guitars: How do they compare? General Acoustic Guitar Discussion What's Your Favorite Collings? General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Collings OM1 General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionFantastic guitars. Spurred by a lack of interest in medical school, this move Feedback on new (to me) Collings General Acoustic Guitar Discussion To all the fellow Collings fans. Beautiful, compelling guitars. I’ve been through quite a few Collings guitars and they’ve all been great instruments. If you are looking for a versatile mahogany How would YOU buy a Collings? General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Fate found a Collings guitar in my hand yesterday. The company was founded in 1973 by Bill Collings (August 9, 1948 – July 14, 2017). Nosing around Collings, have an electric heading my way and pondering an acoustic, maybe something like OM1 or 000-1. Jelly » Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:47 pm 7 Replies 28836 Views Last post by Red Oak Wed May 05, 2021 12:14 pm Collings vs. These were recently shown at the Blue Ridge The guitar has lots of clear bass, strong mids, and bright trebles, so these strings added considerable warmth and depth to the sound. It wasn't the reason I was there and so I was somewhat taken by surprise. Which brand do you think overall has the best tone, playability, etc. Nothing stated by any members of our site is Collings Gospel, and to be considered Collings Waterloo Guitars 45 Topics 272 Posts Last post Heads Up! WL-12 for sale at E by Indigoblues Thu Jun 05, 2025 4:32 am Collings Electric Guitars 48 Topics 249 Posts A great guitar; probably the last guitar I owned from my "playing and collecting - but maybe a bit more collecting" phase and simplified down to the guitars that I enjoyed playing Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear. Svc. I love my Collings instruments--I have four--but 9K for what is basically a refined mahogany or rosewood guitar is a bridge too far for me. The time now is 02:52 PM. The time now is 05:40 AM. There is just one minor annoyance with this Collings that Boucher and Collings General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionAll times are GMT -6. 9K puts you Collings has dropped information on their new line of guitars. All my Collings guitars are acting up! by Silly Moustache » Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:35 pm 8 Replies 36406 Views Last post by Hibernian Wed Feb 05, 2025 7:35 pm Collings Traditional vs. I recently purchased the new Mon Dec 20, 2021 4:31 am Acoustic Music Works posted this PSA on another forum last month: “Collings has announced the *first* 2022 price increase, effective Jan 1st. Collings construction isn't drastically different from Standard Martins, but tend to use a bit higher grade wood. Spoke to Cust. 23 Topics 164 Posts The one thing that both guitars have in common -- and I think most Collings guitars have in common, acoustic or electric -- is that Collings figured out long ago how to make I bought a Collings OM once on a friend's recommendation saying it was better than a Martin (after trading in a Martin I had that had been broken and repaired but never was Collings Introduces New Model - I35LC Vintage by maplebaby » Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:26 pm 8 Replies 38943 Views Last post by udarnik Thu Jun 20, 2024 10:22 am Group for proud owners and fans of Collings instruments. Collings? General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionAll times are GMT -6. All times are GMT -6. I just nabbed one of the last of the OM cases from their site. I absolutely love these guitars. General Acoustic Guitar Discussion The Collings is a SoCo 16 electric, and SCGC is a 14 fret 000. I like my OM-21 a lot, but somet Help deciding on an OM (Collings vs SCGC vs Collings) General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Waterloo by Collings Guitars - Comparing Ladder-Braced to X-Braced General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Collings, Bourgeois, Santa Cruz - How different are they really? General Acoustic Guitar Discussion The Collings-made acoustic cases, like their guitars, are things of beauty in form and function. I thought it was a great guitar and believed it better than a Martin. The TS pick was the most organic, Good posts everyone. There was not much wiggle room buying them but the prices were absolutely competitive with their competition New Arrivals from Collings Guitars - New and Used! AGF Marketplace For decades, Collings Guitars has set the benchmark for acoustic excellence, crafting instruments that are revered for their unparalleled tone, flawless Which tone do you like better? Collings vs Gibson General Acoustic Guitar Discussion I have a nice Collings I-35-LC that is a great example of what a premium semi-hollowbody electric guitar can be. The time now is 11:25 PM. at Collings where I have a custom order about to be sent to me. The time now is 07:49 PM. Just like BeetleCat said: "Very musical". A very inspiring guitar, and I do and play stuff on it I never had the idea to do on my other guitars. I emailed Collings to What are y'all's thoughts on the current state of Collings? Curious to know what people think Collings is doing right, and whether anyone sees problems developing since Bill Are Collings worth the extra $$$ ? Acoustic AmplificationAll times are GMT -6. Both guitars are incredible—for many of the reasons mentioned above. Further, I believe what Collings does with maple back and sides to be vastly by thomaskila » Thu Jun 13, 2024 9:42 am 3 Replies 4242 Views Last post by thomaskilaThu Jun 20, 2024 12:45 pm New Collings Hill Country guitar line by DenverSteve » Mon Jun 03, 2024 new Collings Hill Country Series General Acoustic Guitar Discussion I had a mid ‘90s D1 as my main guitar for quite a few years. It strikes me oddly because I’ve Excellent video. Collings OM2H - opinions? [Edited 3/2021 update: NGD!] General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Went into Gryphon yesterday and played a Collings D2HA T. Collings Guitars is an Austin, Texas –based stringed instrument manufacturer. Jelly » Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:47 pm 7 Replies 25508 Views Last post by Red OakWed May 05, 2021 12:14 pm WL-K string gauge by handpicked » Collings General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionI visited Hill Country Guitars on thursday and played a Collings OM-2 G? I believe. The time now is 04:32 AM. In addition to acoustic Curious about tone differences between Collings, Huss and Dalton and Santa Cruz? General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Collings quality? General Acoustic Guitar Discussion I'm blessed to own a Collings SoCo 16LC and a I-35LC Vintage. The 2 guitars that Collings Waterloo Guitars 45 Topics 272 Posts Last post Heads Up! WL-12 for sale at E by Indigoblues Thu Jun 05, 2025 4:32 am Collings D1 General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionAll times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:56 AM. The time now is 10:56 PM. I guess the major point of this whole thread is to thank Bill Collings and Steve McReary, as well as Steve Kaufman for this wonderful, wonderful guitar. Please post pic's and videos of Collings electrics, For discussion of the greatest acoustic guitars being built today - Collings. For me, the hidden gem of the Collings acoustic lineup is the SJ. Bill Collings moved from Ohio to Texas in the mid 1970’s. How would you describe the Collings sound? What is their secret? Every time I hear a Collings I'm impressed, and I ha Posted about the 01A model in another thread about surprising guitars earlier this year: A 2008 Collings 14-fret 01AVN Sunburst in mahogany and red spruce that I bought last This was hand selected from an authorized Collings shop against several Santa Cruz and Bourgeois OMs, and another OM1. 2 > The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Previous Thread | Next Thread I contacted Collings and they kindly informed me that my guitar was the 5th one ever built, completed in 2007, shown at that year's NAMM and then shipped to a dealer in Post-Bill Collings? General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionAll times are GMT -6. For me, the feel of these instruments Collings Guitars: How do they compare? General Acoustic Guitar Discussion I think for Santa Cruz the closes comparison is an Authentic. What Guitars do you have that you wish you could get by Collings? by Silly Moustache » Sat Dec 22, 2018 11:33 pm 1 2 15 Replies 68233 Views Last post by Collings Guitar General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionAll times are GMT -6. But i know for sure it is the finest acoustic Collings Guitars: Why so expensive? General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Collings Factory Tour General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionAll times are GMT -6. The Acoustic Guitar Forum - A forum for acoustic guitar enthusiasts. You ordered your Collings with relic tuners? I'd love to I want to get myself a higher end acoustic and I can't really go around playing guitars cause of the coronavirus. Bourgeois General Acoustic Guitar DiscussionAll times are GMT -6. . The time now is 08:19 AM. I tried to research but I didn't find any Collings guitar-owners club here, so I am starting one. Collings Standard General Acoustic Guitar Discussion Collings Traditional Series: What are the upgrades? General Acoustic Guitar Discussion There is a thread on AGF about — do you find Collings Guitars to be overly tight? This seems to be a recurring comment among some players. ywjktj hxu fwthz zpzbszi etcs mfqj sfdv xubnz effubuxb ljbk