An older Collings D1 built by Bill himself in 1993, fantastically opened up and wiiiiide awake. The classic combination of Mahogany and Sitka Spruce makes for a crisp and loud strummer with quick decay and a woody response. Dry, energetic tone to boot! We love visiting with a guitar that’s had years of playing to open up, and this D1 is just that–wide open and still raring to go. Mahogany has a way of really waking up over time; the response has gotten crisper and louder with each year. Our repair folks have gone over this one with a fine tooth comb, and we’re happy to offer it here with a clean bill of health!
The setup is a smooth operator with a 1 11/16” nut, and weighing in just over four pounds this D1 is an easy player that’s light and agile in your hands. Comes wrapped up in the original TKL hardshell case.
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What a rare treat to have a guitar from the early days of Collings instruments and made by Bill Collings himself. He signed a label ensuring his legacy will live on with this instrument. Powerful, open voice and full of history. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.68 in |
| String Spacing | 2.188 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Sitka, Mahogany |
An older Collings D1 built by Bill himself in 1993, fantastically opened up and wiiiiide awake. The classic combination of Mahogany and Sitka Spruce makes for a crisp and loud strummer with quick decay and a woody response
What a rare treat to have a guitar from the early days of Collings instruments and made by Bill Collings himself. He signed a label ensuring his legacy will live on with this instrument 