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[West R Lee]

I'm only a bit surprised you went for 'hog instead of rosewood. Was it due to a more balanced voice?

Gotta admit it's been tough to admit to myself the D40's got my favorite voice of all 3, definitely better for recording than the other 2, I chalk it up to the flat back.

Several reasons Al. First, I own a Collings D2HA, which is a rosewood, along with Collings (slope D), again a rosewood guitar. The only mahogany guitar I've owned in my life has been my D25, and obviously that guitar is not in the same league sonically as a Collings. Sort of like the DV72 DV73 pairing, I wanted the two mainstay Collings Dreads in the two predominant woods......mahogany and rosewood.

My D25 was the first quality guitar I'd owned back in the 70's. I can still remember that magic of the tone of mahogany, I just haven't played one in years. I thought this would be that opportunity. The other option might have been a maple dread, but though I've seen tons of Collings maple guitars, I don't believe I've ever seen a Collings maple dread. Mahogany seemed like the perfect choice.

At 71, I decided never to buy a new adi top. LOL. I'm not betting I'll be around to reap the reward for my patience. I'll never understand people who dump their new adi tops after six months, or worse yet, be around unable to play. It took a full three years for my mandolin build to mature, and it got played a lot.

I've got a 3 year old Collings dread with an Adi top that I have to tone down when playing with others.

West

 

[adorshki]

Several reasons Al. First, I own a Collings D2HA, which is a rosewood, along with Collings (slope D), again a rosewood guitar. The only mahogany guitar I've owned in my life has been my D25, and obviously that guitar is not in the same league sonically as a Collings. Sort of like the DV72 DV73 pairing, I wanted the two mainstay Collings Dreads in the two predominant woods......mahogany and rosewood.

Ah yes, think you mentioned that before and I forgot. Totally get it, as I want to get a rosewood piece myself to round out the selection.
(My pipedream is an F47 R w/ shortscale and 1-11/16. nut. It's a unicorn unless Oxnard ever decides to build it, most likely by special order)

 

[FNG]

Here's the CJ Effin.

Collings CJ | Slope Shoulder Jumbo Acoustic Guitar

The official source of information for Collings custom handmade acoustic guitars, electric guitars, mandolins, ukuleles and archtop guitars. Setting the standard for quality and tone since 1973.

www.collingsguitars.com

West

I was thinking this one in traditional sunburst..

Collings DS2H | 12-Fret Slope Shoulder Dreadnought

The official source of information for Collings custom handmade acoustic guitars, electric guitars, mandolins, ukuleles and archtop guitars. Setting the standard for quality and tone since 1973.

www.collingsguitars.com

Of course the CJ would work!

I don't have the chops for a guitar that nice anyways.

 

[dreadnut]

I think this is the prettiest guitar Guild ever made!

I recently talked to West about this very guitar, but it was not to be. On the rebound, I bought my holy grail of mandolins instead!

 

[Stuball48]

My ears are not sharp enough, tonewise, to play the DV73 - put it down, pick up the DV72, play the same song and determine which sounds better? They both sound and play better than any Guild I have ever played.

 

[HeyMikey]

Congrats Stuball. That is a seriously spectacular DV73. Very happy for you. Looking forward to hearing more about it. I know every guitar is unique but would love to hear more about how the two siblings compare. You are one lucky fella!

 

[beecee]

At 71, I decided never to buy a new adi top. LOL.

My Dad used to say "at my age I never buy green bananas".

Nice deal all around!

 

[Rayk]

Sweet guitar congrats

 

[davismanLV]

Here's the CJ Effin.

Collings CJ | Slope Shoulder Jumbo Acoustic Guitar

The official source of information for Collings custom handmade acoustic guitars, electric guitars, mandolins, ukuleles and archtop guitars. Setting the standard for quality and tone since 1973.

www.collingsguitars.com

West

Hey West, that's a beauty and the "haircut" style headstock is my favorite!! Such a nice design!!

 

[West R Lee]

Hey West, that's a beauty and the "haircut" style headstock is my favorite!! Such a nice design!!

I'm a bit partial to them myself Tom. My CJ is identical except for the sunburst. Mine has a German spruce top. Fantastic guitars.

West

 

[davismanLV]

I'm a bit partial to them myself Tom. My CJ is identical except for the sunburst. Mine has a German spruce top. Fantastic guitars.

West

Since we're VEERING, do you have a photo or two, my friend?? I'm deprived for Collings here in Vegas!!

 

[West R Lee]

Since we're VEERING, do you have a photo or two, my friend?? I'm deprived for Collings here in Vegas!!

Well I'll sure try Tom. If I can remember how to post pictures.

West

 

[davismanLV]

Well I'll sure try Tom. If I can remember how to post pictures.

West

Gary has made this super easy. Click the insert image icon at the top of the message. Then you can drag and drop photos!! Best to make a hard return after each image so they display up and down instead of sideways. On your phone it's even easier....

 

[redta]

That didn't take long. Very nice. Congratulation

 

[Stuball48]

That didn't take long. Very nice. Congratulation

All because of "another" LTG member's quick action from Ocala, FL. And thank you -- indeed, it is, as momma use to say, "a sight to behold." And, oh, what a joy to play and listen to

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

I love it when we "keep them in the family"!

 

[West R Lee]

Effin and Tom, the new Collings will look like this.

Custom Gallery | Collings D1 G SB #18505

The official source of information for Collings custom handmade acoustic guitars, electric guitars, mandolins, ukuleles and archtop guitars. Setting the standard for quality and tone since 1973.

www.collingsguitars.com

West

 

[davismanLV]

SUPER drool-worthy!! Wowza!!

 

[FNG]

Effin and Tom, the new Collings will look like this.

Custom Gallery | Collings D1 G SB #18505

The official source of information for Collings custom handmade acoustic guitars, electric guitars, mandolins, ukuleles and archtop guitars. Setting the standard for quality and tone since 1973.

www.collingsguitars.com

West

Pretty awesome, West!

 

[Stuball48]

Be hard to put down - especially, at first!