Collings D1 AV vintage low neck

"The Collings D1AV or dreadnought, mahogany, Adirondack, with a vintage now neck has been one of Collings's most popular models. Collings brings new clarity to the depth and warmth associated with large, deep body dreadnought Guitars. The base response makes the dreadnought ideal for vocal accompaniment, however, Collings D1 series mahogany dreads are employed by some of the busiest Bluegrass, flat pickers, in the business, such as Andy Falco of the Stringdusters and Adam Ay'jalla of yonder Mountain string band. The Collings D1AV is extraordinarily loud. The Adirondack spruce top favors a strong pick attack and provides the ample headroom and power needed to cut through Bluegrass ensembles. The mahogany back side keep your lead lines, clear and distinct, just like the classic flatpicking recordings we've grown to love from players like Clarence White, Doc Watson, and Norman Blake.

Loudness aside, this guitar is also incredibly balanced ln its frequency response. Notes are rich and full all the way up and down the neck. The mid range and high end sparkle will cut through any studio or on stage mix with ease. The lows are balanced, defined, well-rounded, and never boomy. The vintage now neck is a custom appointment on this instrument and is coupled with a one and three-quarter inch nut and a 2 1/4 inch string spacing at the saddle. Collings vintage now neck is the perfect compromise for many players that think of modern neck is too flat in profile, yet the typical neck on a 40's style instrument is too thick. Collings' exclusive neck profile is uniquely adapted to players looking for a vintage width and girth, with contemporary playability. The slightly wider string spacing it both ends of the guitar also makes finger style playing and chordal accompaniment, more enjoyable."This was from Collings.

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I spoke with a representative of Collings, Steve McCrory, at the factory and he informed me that this Guitar was shipped to Montana in 2014. A few years later, I bought the guitar and brought it back home. It has never left my house and has been in a humidified closet. I wanted to switch back to Slack key Guitar and have ordered a Collins OM.