A great example of the level of professionalism and skill at work in Collings team. This is a 2018 Collings D1 is a straightforward power player with Mahogany and Sitka Spruce, tortoise-style bindings, and nickel Waverly tuners plus squared off headstock for classic dread vibes. Four years old but looking like day one! This D1 has been well cared for and is itching for more action.

Other keywords: allen shadd, flatpicking, dreadnaught, 28622, bluegrass

A sharp-dressed shade top to steal the show! Here we’ve landed a gorgeous 2008 Collings CJ slope-shoulder dread that’s oh so ready for action. Quick and energetic response, trebles that cut smoothly through the mix—it’s heaps of fun at first strum. Mahogany body is backed up with Adirondack Spruce on top and the aforementioned shade top finish for added class, plus the Collings asymmetrical haircut headstock profile. Outfitted with an L.R. Baggs iBeam pickup (plus volume control at the soundhole), this ’08 Collings CJ will carry you faithfully onto the stage with minimal fuss.

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Now here’s one to write home about! The voice on this 1998 Collings OM42BaaaA is pure heaven. Velvety rich bass response matches up with a lively and present midrange, and these trebles! sing oh so sweetly. There’s a real heft and presence that creates a particularly emotive and engrossing sound here. This is what happens when top notch craftsfolk work with top shelf tonewood—and then it marinates for over 20 years—a rich, lively, wide open guitar. Being from 1998 when Collings still offered Brazilian Rosewood, this OM42 is outfitted with a gorgeous AAA set with Adirondack Spruce on top and flawlessly executed 42-style Abalone appointments. Very well cared for, and very ready to keep on making music!

Other keywords: bill collings, bluegrass, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, 3667, brazilain, adriondack, orchestra model, om-42

The Collings CW model stands apart from their standard Dreadnought specs with an enlarged soundhole and a 1 23/32” nut for comfortable lefthand work. This 2006 CW model is an earlier powerhouse with AAA Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and a Red Spruce top to boot. Waverly tuners, no tongue brace on this one, and a dalmation-style pickguard, semi-translucent to let the grain come through.
This beauty has a quick response, crisp and clear—we really love the dynamic range. This is an exquisite Bluegrass guitar, and it’s more than ready for more action.

Other keywords: bill collings, flatpicking, bluegrass, lutherie, luthier, collings guitars, collings winnfield, winfield, clarence white

Well how’s that for a tall drink of water on a hot summer’s day? We’ve landed a minty 2013 Collings OM2H that’s equal parts gorgeous and gregarious. Flamed Koa back and sides are paired with an Engelmann Spruce top for a crisp bass and midrange response, firecracker trebles, and an energetically-charged voice from fret 1 to 20. The soft V neck is a breeze to play, the Waverly tuners look great without adding unnecessary mass to the headstock, and it’s wrapped up in a green-lined Collings TKL case, perfectly snug.
It’s a joy to see such a well cared-for Collings with a crisp and responsive voice like this OM2H. The fit and finish are, as expected, flawless. The perfect deal.

Other keywords: bill collings, orchestra model, fingerstyle, fingerpicking, 0m, englemann, engleman, herringbone

Little ‘ole 2009 Collings 01A packs a wallop (or two). This is Collings’ smallest 0 size with a 24 7/8 inch scale over Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce. Our pistol 01A might be small, but it’s fierce with the crisp response that put Collings on the guitar map in the first place, and it’s in incredible condition for an instrument built in 2009! We love the slick playability of the soft V neck, and the overall lightweight construction (just 3lbs, 11oz). Waverley tuners, bone nut & saddle, and Tortoloid-matching bindings and pickguard; all wrapped up in a TKL hardshell case.

Perfect for fingerpicking blues or singer accompaniment, this Collings 01A bears up handsomely under a pick as well.