Collings guitars represent the pinnacle of classic sonic and aesthetic design combined with modern construction. Bill Collings' unrelenting passion for perfection is evident from the smallest of details to the most important detail of all: tone. Many of his instruments have found their way into the hearts and hands of some of the world's best and most famous musicians. Check out this Collings video that gives you a unique look behind-the-scenes of this master builder's company.
Our relationship with Bill Collings, both professionally and personally, began with us becoming one of the first dealers for his acoustic guitars and 2013 continues our unique relationship with them - our own Jim Baggett collaborated with Bill Collings on their new CJ35 guitars. We are proud to be a Collings dealer, and we are known for having the best selection in the country.
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This beautiful Collings OM2H VN Custom has great response, exceptional clarity, and a warm, balanced tone with real presence. The OM size, tone and articulation here make it great for so many playing styles too. As always, Collings' craftsmanship is unmatched here. The top is Sitka Spruce paired with Rosewood back and sides, and Adirondack bracing. This Custom has no tongue brace for added resonance and sustain, and a 'Vintage Now' neck with slightly wider than standard spacing at the saddle (2 1/4") with 1 3/4" at the nut. It's larger than a standard neck but not as large as classic vintage Martin necks. With its OM shape and a body depth of just over 4", this guitar is comfortable to play in any situation, be it on stage or sitting at home. Traditional diamond and square fretboard inlays, nickel Waverly tuners, and an Ebony bridge and fingerboard. Comes with a hard case.
$4,100.00 retail
$3,695.00
The wood selection on this Collings D2H Baaa Brazilian is nothing short of spectacular. Here in Excellent Plus condition, the gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood back and sides are perfectly quarter sawn, and its Adirondack Spruce top has a consistent, beautiful, medium wide grain. Certainly the type and cut of wood that go into making legendary guitars. Aside from its aesthetic beauty, this D2H sounds as good as it looks. Great volume and power while being nicely balanced, with an especially lively tone. You won't want to put this one down. This Collings D2H Baaa Brazilian has been meticulously cared for, and only lightly played. Comes with its original hard case. Serial #13080.
$8,200. Consignment item. Sorry, shipping not included. USED
This Collings CW Clarence White acoustic will blow you away. Built in '95, this is one of the original CW acoustics built exclusively for John Holman. It has been extremely well taken care of, and is in Excellent Plus/Near Mint condition. The Brazilian Rosewood was not graded on these early guitars, but this is as perfect as Brazilian gets, AAA+. Its Adirondack top is medium to wide grain - an exceptional example. It has a fossilized ivory nut and saddle (see photos), and the peghead overlay is a distinct, dark Ebony. This is truly a fantastic guitar with looks to match. The large soundhole, perfect wood selection, and comfortable neck and action make this a guitar that begs to be played while its power and tone will keep you coming back for more. This Collings CW Clarence White is as good as it gets. This CW comes with a Mint condition Mark Leaf case. Serial #1736.
$12,800. Consignment item. Sorry, shipping not included. USED
Fingerstyle players as well as flatpickers have really found the OM to be their preferred model for its great response, balanced tone and sleek shape - and this Collings OM2H acoustic with a comfy 1 3/4" nutwidth is a pristine example. This features a gorgeous Sitka Spruce top with East Indian Rosewood back and sides, and a high gloss nitro cellulose finish for incredible tone. Collings is known for exceptional attention to detail, and this OM is no exception - grained ivoroid binding, Rosewood peghead overlay, pre-war scalloped bracing...it's all here down to the Ebony bridge pins and nickel Waverly tuners. Adirondack bracing and no tongue brace assist its stunning tone.
$4,100.00 retail
$3,690.00
This used Collings 0002H is a beauty. With the same width and depth as an OM, but a slightly longer body and string scale, it has a very powerful bass response and great overall volume. It has a Sitka Spruce top, East Indian Rosewood back and sides, and is loaded with Fishman Matrix electronics, making it ready for the stage. Appointments include ivoroid binding, herringbone trim with a matching backstrip, a pyramid bridge, and a slotted headstock. In Very Good condition, it does have some playwear, including a few nicks and scratches in the finish on the top (see photo). This Collings 0002H comes with its original hard case. (Case is missing one latch.)
USED
$2,995.00
This Collings CJ MhA SS SB Custom guitar is an absolute beauty and a prototype of the new Collings CJ35. This is yet another take on the collaboration between our owner Jim Baggett and Bill Collings, and based on some of Jim's old Gibson J-35s, with several custom details that pay homage to the vintage greats. It has a gorgeous Adirondack top with a stunning sunburst finish, all set off by a tiger striped pickguard. This guitar really sings - great volume, punch, and clarity. Stunning Wenge fretboard and bridge with through saddle too. Serial# 20627.
Read more about our Mass Street Music Collings Custom CJs here and check out Jim playing one here:
$6,325.00 retail
$5,692.50
This Collings D2H Custom is a masterfully crafted dreadnought from our friends at Collings. Check out the beautiful East Indian Rosewood back and sides on this one! Made with a Sitka Spruce top, it has Adirondack bracing and no tongue brace, giving it more resonance and sustain. Appointments here include a phenomenal high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, herringbone trim, and an ivoroid heelcap and binding. From top to bottom, this D2H is truly amazing. Comes with a hard shell case.
$4,100.00 retail
$3,690.00
This Collings D1 VN is simple yet stunning. The beauty is in its build - with Adirondack bracing, no tongue brace, a select Sitka Spruce top, and resonant Mahogany back and sides, the sound of this guitar will blow you away. A large-bodied 14-fret dread, it has the volume you would expect and then some, but also has fantastic tonal clarity and touch response. A 1 3/4" nut width with a 'Vintage Now' neck profile makes for easy playability. Other appointments include a simple Walnut backstrip, tortoise style binding, and an eye-catching high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Comes with a hardshell case.
$4,050.00 retail
$3,645.00
Here in Excellent Plus condition, this used Collings SJ Maple Cutaway is gorgeous. With a stunning high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish atop beautifully grained European Maple back and sides, Collings' pristine craftsmanship shines in this guitar.
Built with a wider lower bout and a tighter waist than a dreadnought, this SJ's sound will blow you away. It has the fantastic low-end volume and depth of a large-bodied guitar, yet pronounced and clear mids thanks to the unique shape of its sound chamber. Not only does it sound fantastic, but it plays extremely well. This Collings SJ Maple Cutaway comes with its original hard case.
$3,900. Consignment item. Sorry, shipping not included.
USED
This used Collings OM1A Cutaway is exceptional. Here with a smooth cutaway, it's a fingerstyle players dream, but sounds great for rhythm as well. It has a small nick in the headstock (see photo) but is otherwise in Excellent condition, has been well taken care of, and is ready for years of use. Its simple aesthetic is highlighted by a tortoise-style binding accentuating its straight-grained Adirondack Spruce top. It has Mahogany back and sides, an Ebony bridge with Bone saddle, and an Ebony fretboard. With a well-rounded tone and rich sustain, this Collings OM1A Cutaway will not disappoint. Comes with its original hard case.
USED
$3,850.00
