Collings D1 2014

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Collings Guitars is one of the most highly regarded brands in the world, having established its own unique identity based on pre-war traditional styles. Due to its superior craftsmanship, it is particularly highly regarded by discerning individuals such as fellow luthiers, top-tier professional artists, and players. It is a brand that players aspire to own. This particular instrument is a classic D18 style, a well-maintained used item from 2014. It features a Sitka spruce top, mahogany sides and back, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, Waverly 4060 tuners, dot fingerboard inlays, tortoiseshell pickguard, tortoiseshell binding, and an advanced scalloped X-bracing top construction with a Collings-esque twist. Collings draws inspiration from the construction of pre-war traditional guitars, but elevates it with its own unique principles and methods, establishing its own identity. The brand is known for its unparalleled precision in production and its stoic approach. Highly regarded by discerning acoustic guitar enthusiasts, Collings guitars have an addictive quality that makes you want to keep picking them up once you experience them. While typical traditional dreadnoughts are characterized by a dry and deep sound, Collings guitars seem to have been arranged to add a clear, glossy resonance, pitch, and volume. The sound is tight and clear, yet the sustain is open. The sound does not blend together or become muddy, but rather has excellent separation. The wide range makes it sound so good that you forget it's made of mahogany. The light and bright tone is characteristic of mahogany, producing a dry tone. Above all, thanks to its tight contour, the sound comes out clearly no matter where you press on the fretboard—a feature that can only be experienced with Collings guitars. This guitar is a welcome feature for jazz and bluegrass players who frequently move up and down the fretboard. Its volume is also impressive, explaining its popularity among bluegrass musicians. It's a high-level instrument in every aspect, a new standard that embraces classic elements. There are some minor scratches on the headstock and a few small dents on the bottom and sides of the body top, but these are not deep and do not pose a problem. An additional strap pin has been added to the heel side, and while there are some minor scuffs, they contribute to the guitar's character and the overall paint condition is very good. The neck is in excellent condition and has been set up for very comfortable playing, allowing you to experience Collings' high level of playability and sound. This dreadnought can easily handle everything from bold strumming to bluegrass and jazz-style playing with a flat pick, and even delicate fingerwork requiring precise expression. Please experience it for yourself.

Original hardshell case included.

Condition:EX+
Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
Side:Solid Honduras Mahogany
Back:Solid Honduras Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Finegrboard:Ebony
Bridge:Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Dots (Pearl)
Rosette:Black&Maple
Binding: Tortoise Color
Machine Heads:Waverly/Nickel
Pick Guard: Tortoise Color
Pick up:none
Nut width:42.9mm
Scale:647.7mm
Case:Original Hard Case
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