The Collings D1A stands as a luminous example of how tradition and artistry can meet in perfect harmony. Built with a hand-selected Adirondack Spruce top and Honduran Mahogany back and sides, this Dreadnought is a beacon of balance, clarity, and power. Each note rings with the unmistakable strength and character that only Adirondack can bring, while the Mahogany body lends warmth, focus, and that unmistakable Collings articulation. Every chord blooms with a shimmering overtone complexity, and each single note projects with effortless authority.

Inside, the Sitka Spruce pre-war scalloped X bracing gives the top its breath and responsiveness, awakening that familiar vintage pulse that fingerpickers and flatpickers alike revere. The Honduran Mahogany neck, carved into a comfortable Modified V profile, feels alive in the hand, offering a connection to the instrument that is as organic as it is immediate. Its 25.5-inch scale length and compound fingerboard radius of 14 to 26 inches provide both a traditional feel and impeccable playability across the fretboard.

The details are crafted with Collings’ characteristic precision and grace. The ebony bridge and fingerboard bring a dark elegance to the aesthetic while enhancing tonal focus. The headstock, capped with ebony and inlaid with the luminous Collings logo in mother of pearl, stands as a quiet emblem of craftsmanship and pride. Tortoise body binding and pickguard frame the natural glow of the nitrocellulose lacquer finish, while the B/W/B/W top purfling, 1-style rosette, and walnut backstrip lend subtle refinement to the guitar’s timeless form.

Nickel Waverly tuners and a bone nut and saddle ensure impeccable intonation and long-lasting resonance. Even the smallest details—ebony bridge pins with mother of pearl dots, medium 18% nickel-silver frets, and the mortise and tenon hybrid neck joint—speak of Collings’ devotion to integrity and precision.

At just 4 pounds 4 ounces, the D1A feels alive in your hands, ready to respond to every nuance of touch. It ships with D’Addario EJ-17 strings and rests in a deluxe hardshell case, awaiting the next journey in song. The Collings D1A is not just a guitar; it is a statement of what handcrafted American luthiery can achieve when tradition, innovation, and devotion are perfectly aligned. It is the sound of heritage reborn—clear, bold, and endlessly inspiring.

Other specifications include:

• Adirondack Spruce Top
• Honduran Mahogany Back & Sides
• Sitka Spruce Pre-war Scalloped X Bracing
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Ebony Bridge & Fingerboard
• Ebony Headstock Veneer with MOP Collings Logo Inlay
• Tortoise Body Binding
• B/W/B/W Top Purfling
• 1-style B/W Rosette
• 1-style Walnut Backstrip
• MOP Dots Fingerboard Inlay
• Modified V Neck Profile
• Bone Drop-in Saddle
• Bone Nut
• Ebony with MOP Dot Pins
• Mortis & Tenon Hybrid Neck Joint
• Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
• Medium 18% Nickel-Silver Frets
• Nickel Waverly Tuning Machines
• Tortoise Pickguard
• High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Finish
• High Gloss Polyester Resin Neck Finish
• 25.5" Scale Length
• 14" - 26" Compound Fingerboard Radius
• 1 11/16" Nut Width
• 2 3/16" Bridge Spacing
• Body Length 20"
• Body Depth 4 7/8"
• Lower Bout Width 15 5/8"
• Total Length 40 1/4"
• D'Addario EJ-17 (.013"- .056") Strings
• Deluxe Hardshell Case
• 4 lbs 4 oz
• #36161

For more information about the Collings D1A, please contact us.