Lance McCollum provided the modern guitar world with a treasure trove of builds ranging from harp guitars to baritones, and it’s his Meaghan model that we keep coming back to. 15 inches across the lower bout, with a side depth of 5 1/8” at the tail, offers great depth and power while still feeling—and playing—like a small-bodied instrument. That, paired with sapwood Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce on top, makes this 1998 Meaghan rich and responsive and energetic. You can really lose track of time with this one; the string to string balance is excellent. Lance’s fit and finish was top notch, and this beauty’s been well cared for across the past twenty plus years. It’s ready for the next player today.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/64AVsZXnz2g
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I've always loved Lance's Meaghan models, because their balance is so precise, and there's so much sustain for what feels like a much smaller package. The woods on this one are top-notch to boot, and the fit and finish is flawless. 
The midrange has great depth and presence, and manages to really fill out the voice with lovely color. The bass and trebles are also even and articulate, making this McCollum Meaghan well balanced and geared towards fingerstyle play. 
Nice even balance and good midrange focus, perfect for fingerstyle. | Scale Length | 25.7500 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.7500 in |
| String Spacing | 2.1880 in |
| Woods | Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian |
Lance McCollum provided the modern guitar world with a treasure trove of builds ranging from harp guitars to baritones, and it’s his Meaghan model that we keep coming back to. 15 inches across the lower bout, with a side depth of 5 1/8” at the tail, offers great depth and power while still feeling—and playing—like a small-bodied instrument
I've always loved Lance's Meaghan models, because their balance is so precise, and there's so much sustain for what feels like a much smaller package. The woods on this one are top-notch to boot, and the fit and finish is flawless.
The midrange has great depth and presence, and manages to really fill out the voice with lovely color. The bass and trebles are also even and articulate, making this McCollum Meaghan well balanced and geared towards fingerstyle play.
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