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Will Knaak

Will Knaak, guitarist for Parker McCollum, with his Collings D1 A.

Charlie Ballantine

Charlie Ballantine with his Collings City Limits.

Noah Zacharin

Noah Zacharin with his well-loved OM2H.

Jon Pousette-Dart

Jon Pousette-Dart at Little Big Deal Music with his D2H T. Photo Credit: Jonathan C. Hyman

Nalle Colt

Guitarist for the rock and soul band Vintage Trouble, Nalle Colt playing his Collings I-35 LC Vintage.

Jackson Emmer

Jackson Emmer performs with his Collings OM1 Custom in Carbondale, CO. Photo: Renee Ramge Photography

David Levita

David Levita and his Collings I-30 LC on the road with Tim McGraw.

Shaun Richardson

Nashville-based guitarist Shaun Richardson with his Collings D2H on tour with Sierra Hull.

Juan Carlos Quintero

Colombian-born jazz guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero with his P90-equipped Collings SoCo Deluxe all-mahogany.

Rui Veloso

Rui Veloso with his 0001 Mh.

Chris Pierce
Tommy Shaw

Styx frontman Tommy Shaw with his custom I-30 LC. Photo credit: Jason Powell

Lauren Mascitti

Nashville singer-songwriter Lauren Mascitti of American Idol fame with her custom Collings Baby 1. Photo credit: Haley Hays

Tom Guarna

Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and arranger Tom Guarna and his his doghair 290-dc on stage with Oteil Burbridge.

Will Evankovich

Guitarist and Producer Will Evankovich with his I-35 LC Vintage on tour with Styx. Photo credit: Jason Powell

Ran Cohen

Israeli guitarist Ran Cohen on stage with his 01 A T SB.

Bob Minner

Solo guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and longtime acoustic guitarist for Tim McGraw Bob Minner with his CJ Mh SB. Photo by Mike Luckett.

Ashley Cooke

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ashley Cooke and her Collings D2H.

Jeff Smallwood

Canadian singer-songwriter and touring guitarist with Celine Dion, Jeff Smallwood with his OM2H. Photo by Kevin O'Neill Photography

Will Knaak

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Will Knaak of Blue October on stage with his D1 A.

Stuart Cameron

Toronto based guitarist/producer Stuart Cameron, who plays with Crash Test Dummies, Matthew Good and many others with his Collings 290 DC S. Photo by Dina MacLeod.

Billy Dawson

Multi-talented singer, songwriter, entertainer, author and motivational speaker Billy Dawson with his Collings D3 SB.

Rick McRae

Rick McRae and his Collings CL performing with Bob Wills' Texas Playboys. Photo by Frank Manno.

Amy Speace

Acclaimed folksinger Amy Speace has been touring the world with her Collings C10 Deluxe.

Jake Workman

Flatpicking extraordinaire Jake Workman of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder warming up backstage with his 2007 Collings D1 A. Photo by Russell Carson.

Javier Serrano

Three-time Latin Grammy Award winning guitarist and producer Javier Serrano with his Collings I-30 LC. Photo by Alejandro Gamez.

Keith Richards

Keith Richards and his Collings OM2H at Soldier Field in Chicago with The Rolling Stones. Photo by Shannon Holliday

Gisle Torvik

Jazz guitarist Gisle Torvik of Norway with his Blonde Collings I-30 LC.

Andrea Mele

Italian guitarist and composer Andrea Mele in the studio with his Collings OM2H.

El Twanguero

Diego Garcia aka El Twanguero with this with his Collings 360 LT M Special. Photo by Piero F Giunti.

Tyler Childers

Tyler Childers performing at the Louisville Palace with this with his Collings DS1 A. Photo by Emma Delevante

Darrell Scott

Grammy-nominated performer and recording artist Darrell Scott with his I-30 LC. Photo by Rodney Bursiel

Greta Pedersen

Award winning artist and educator Greta Pedersen with her deep-bodied OM2H SS Custom.

Rick McRae

Rick McRae, long-time member of George Strait's Ace in the Hole band with his Collings CL.

Greg Leisz

Veteran songwriter, recording artist and producer Greg Leisz, shown here with his Collings 360 Baritone, has a resume studded with so many prominent names in the music business that we couldn't possibly list them all here!

Justin Weaver

Here's a great shot of guitarist Justin Weaver with his Collings OM1 A T during a recent shoot with our friends at L.R. Baggs. Justin has performed with artists such as Joe Nichols, Wynona Judd, and The Dixie Chicks, to name a few!

Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst gives a great performance with his road-worn Collings OM2H for this NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

Chris Eldridge

Chris Eldridge performing with Punch Brothers on their European tour with his Collings D2H A T. Photo by Strings of Autumn / Petra Hajská.

Doyle Bramhall II

The great Doyle Bramhall II performing with his Collings I-30 LC at the legendary blues club Antone's in Austin.

Aoife O'Donovan

Aoife O'Donovan performing “Beekeeper” with her Collings 01 Mh on a recent episode of Live From Here with Chris Thile and friends.

Audley Freed

Audley Freed under the stage lights with his Collings I-30 LC. Photo Credit: Robert Forte

George Strait

The one and only George Strait on stage with his jet black D42 A Custom.
Photo Credit: Terry Calogne

Madison Cunningham

The talented Madison Cunningham performing “I Close My Eyes” on Live From Here with her OM1 A JL.

Colin Hay

Colin Hay and his 2008 SoCo Deluxe on tour with Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band.
Photo credit: Donny Wightman

Hank Linderman

Producer, engineer, and guitarist Hank Linderman performing with Timothy B Schmit with his Collings 001 Mh.
Photo credit: Sal Gomez

Joe Henry

Joe Henry performing with Amy Helm at Americana Fest 2018 at the Lincoln Center in NYC with his Collings OM2H T.
Photo credit: Debra Rothenberg

Jeff Hanna

Jeff Hanna of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, performing with a Collings OM1 A Varnish. Photo by Bo Johnson.

Carl Miner

Nashville-based guitarist Carl Miner in the studio with a Collings Baritone 1 A.

Howard Stein

Guitarist Howard Stein performing at The Baked Potato Jazz Club in Studio City, CA with his Collings I-35 LC Deluxe.

We Banjo 3

Martin and David Howley of We Banjo 3, laying down some "Celtgrass" at Old Settler's Music Festival with a Collings C10 Cut SB and MF5.

Sean Della Croce

Singer-songwriter Sean Della Croce, in Nashville, TN with her Second Edition Pete Huttlinger Signature OM1 . Photo by Gabriel Max Starner.

Bob Minner

Bob Minner performing with Tim Mcgraw in St Louis, MO with his CJ.

Adam Ahrens

Guitarist Adam Ahrens, with his 2004 Collings OM1 A during a shop visit.

Greg Suran

Greg Suran, during a recent performance on American Idol, with his Collings O2H.

Charlie Rauh

Charlie Rauh, spotted at City Winery in NYC playing his Collings Baby 1 MH.

Doyle Bramhall II

The great Doyle Bramhall II plays his custom configured Collings I-35 LC in the music video of "Everything You Need” (featuring Eric Clapton).

Matthew Bean

Matthew Bean aka Sneaky Bones playing his Collings D2H A at the "Galicia Musik Bar Olten", during their EU Tour. Photo by Fabian Luthy.

Nels Cline

Nels Cline, of WILCO playing his Collings custom 360 LT M on stage. Photo by Austin Nelson.

Ted Sablay

Ted Sablay , playing his Collings SoCo LC on stage with The Killers during a show at Brooklyn Steel in New York.

Junior Brown

Junior Brown , wife Tanya Rae performing with a pair of Collings D2H A models.

Colin Hay

Colin Hay, former member of Men At Work, rocking out on stage at the "Summer Concert Tour" in Whitianga, New Zealand, playing his Statesman LC Deluxe. Photo by Matt Jordan.

Jon Pousette-Dart

Prolific songwriter and guitarist Jon Pousette-Dart with his Collings D1 A

Gretchen Wolaver

The talented Gretchen Wolaver of the Annie Moses Band on stage with her tortoise-bound Collings MF5 Deluxe V.

Jesse Lewis

New York based guitarist and member of ENDLESS FIELD, Jesse Lewis with his Collings OM2 G VN Cutaway performing live in Brooklyn.

Bruce Cockburn

Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Bruce Cockburn performing with his Collings D2H.

Andy Wood

Multi-instrumentalist Andy Wood with his Collings MF5 during the recording of his "Live at the Bijou" album in Knoxville, TN. Photo by S&EMedia.

Tom Guarna

Acclaimed NYC based jazz guitarist Tom Guarna with his Collings SoCo Deluxe. Photo by Pete Coco.

Rafiq Bhatia

Experimental guitarist and Son Lux member Rafiq Bhatia with his Collings 01 SB.

Ryan Bingham
Stephen Doster

Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame inductee Stephen Doster with his Collings D1 SB.

Joan Shelley

The talented Joan Shelley stopped by our shop recently with her beautiful 1998 OM2H.

Tracy Byrd

Multi-platinum recording artist Tracy Byrd with his Collings D1.

Rui Veloso

Legendary Portuguese guitarist and singer Rui Veloso performing with his Collings 290.

Photo credit: Rui Bandeira

Steuart Smith

Steuart Smith (of The Eagles, Don Henley, Rodney Crowell, Shawn Colvin notoriety) playing his Collings I-35 LC with Bigsby currently on tour with Don Henley.

Ben Gundersheimer

GRAMMY winning singer/songwriter Ben Gundersheimer with his Collings OM1 SB.

Joey Landreth

Our friend Joey Landreth performs "Hallelujah I Love Her So" on his Collings I-35 LC.

Peter Shults

Austin TX based guitarist, singer-songwriter, and member of Hello Wheels , Peter Shults with his Collings I35 LC

Dale Meyer

Multi-instrumentalist and session musician Dale Meyer with his Collings CJ-35

Cameron Mizell

NYC based jazz guitarist and educator Cameron Mizell with his Collings I35 LC. Photo by Rob Mizell.

Nels Cline

Innovative guitarist and composer Nels Cline with his custom Collings 360 LT M!

Camilla Conti

Fingerstyle guitarist and singer/songwriter Camilla Conti with her Collings C10 Deluxe. Camilla performs both solo and with the trio Harvest Home. Photo by Alessio Betti

Greg Diamond

Guitarist and composer Greg Diamond with his quilt top Collings SoCo Deluxe.

Curtis Roush

Lead guitarist and vocalist Curtis Roush of The Bright Light Social Hour with his Collings I35 LC.

Anthony da Costa

Singer/songwriter Anthony Da Costa with his Collings 290 DC. Anthony tours solo and as a member of the trio Da Costa. He also plays guitar and sings harmony with Aoife O'Donovan.

Photo by Jake Jacobson

Matt Read

Austin, Tx based guitarist, composer and teacher Matt Read with his Collings D2H .

Noel Johnston

Guitarist and teacher Noel Johnston playing his Collings SoCo Deluxe

Photo by Chris Blumenshine

Adam Dobres

Guitarist, teacher, and composer Adam Dobres of the Ruth Moody Band playing his Collings D2H

Photo by Rodney Bursiel

Ruth Moody Band

The Ruth Moody Band. Ruth is playing her custom Collings OM2 and her guitarist Adam Dobres is playing his Collings D2H

Photo by Rodney Bursiel

Ray LaMontagne

Ray LaMontagne recording with his Collings CL Deluxe.

Photo by Brian Stowell

Tomas Doncker

Tomas Doncker performing with his Collings I-35 LC.

Photo by Patrick Hilaire

Kevin Starrs

Guitarist Kevin Starrs of Uncle Acid with his Collings 290 DC S.

Photo Credit: Brandon Parrish

Jack Pearson

Guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer and member of the Allman Brothers Band (1997-1999), Jack Pearson with a Collings Soco Deluxe.

Photo Credit: Kim Sherman

Jedd Hughes

Singer, songwriter, producer, and session guitarist Jedd Hughes performing with his Collings I35 LC.

Graham Russel

Singer and guitarist Graham Russell of Air Supply with his Collings SJ Indian.

Bill Frisell and Carrie Rodriguez

Bill Frisell with Carrie Rodriguez in the studio with their Collings D1 and Collings Tenor 1.

Kirk Fletcher

Blues guitarist and songwriter Kirk Fletcher with his Collings I35 LC Deluxe.

John Gaar

Guitarist and songwriter John Gaar with his Collings 290.

Photo by Stan Martin

Seth Taylor

Seth Taylor of Mountain Heart with his Collings D2H G V.

Liberty Ellman

Collings I35 LC and 01 SB player Liberty Ellman played on and produced a work by Henry Threadgill that won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Music .

Photo by William Brown

Marcus Mumford

Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons on stage with his Collings C10 SB.

Photo by Julie Powers

Ross Holmes

Ross Holmes of Chessboxer is currently on tour with Warren Haynes and the Ashes and Dust Band playing his Collings MF5 .

Jeremy Nail and Chris Masterson

Austin songwriter and guitarist Jeremy Nail playing his Collings OM1 accompanied by Chris Masterson of The Mastersons on his Collings I35 LC!

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Mark Lettieri

Mark Lettieri from the Grammy winning instrumental Jazz/Rock Fusion band Snarky Puppy performs with his Collings I-35 LC.

Photo by Bob Coscolluela

Julian Lage

Our friend Julian Lage test drives the brand new Collings OM2H T.

Gyemant Balint

Hungarian jazz guitarist, composer and teacher Gyemant Balint with his Collings 01.

Bill Hearne

Santa Fe music icon Bill Hearne with his Collings D2H A.

Mark Lettieri

Mark Lettieri from the Grammy winning instrumental Jazz/Rock Fusion band Snarky Puppy performs with his Collings I-35 LC.

Photo by Bob Coscolluela

Josh Smith

Professional guitarist and instructor Josh Smith with his Collings SoCo 16 LC.

Chris Smither and Jim Lauderdale

Veteran songwriters Chris Smither and Jim Lauderdale with their Collings 0002H Cut and Collings D2H A SB acoustics.

Photo by Jeff Fasano

Andreas Hourdakis

Guitarist Andreas Hourdakis of Sweden on stage with his Collings I-35.

Photo by Diego P8

Andras Parniczky

Hungarian jazz guitarist Andras Parniczky of Nigun performs with his custom Collings I35.

Photo Credit: Zsolt Szi

Chuck Garvey

Chuck Garvey of moe. on stage with his Collings I-35 LC at moe.down music festival.

Photo by Jay Blakesberg

Sarah Jarosz

Sarah Jarosz at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival with her Collings D1 A Varnish.

Warren Hood and James Nash

The Waybacks' Warren Hood on fiddle and James Nash on a Collings MT2 putting on a high energy set at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.

John Leventhal

Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, and songwriter John Leventhal performs with his Collings OM1 A SB at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco.

Alex Goodman

Accomplished jazz guitarist Alex Goodman recently won 1st prize and the Public's Choice Award at the Montreux Jazz Festival International Guitar Competition with his Collings Eastside LC.

Photo by Damien Richard

Scott Schwartz

Scott Schwartz from The Shadowboxers performing with his Collings 290.

Photo by Brian Glass

Michael Martin Murphey

Michael Martin Murphey plays his Collings SJ Indian Cut at the 2014 Wildflower Festival in Texas.

Photo by Gary Gibson

Ruth Moody
Adam Steffey

Five-time Grammy Award winner Adam Steffey performing with his Collings MF Deluxe.

Photo by Hannah Williams

Ray Benson

Ray Benson and his Collings Eastside LC, with the new fiddle player for Asleep at the Wheel, Katie Holmes.

Photo by Mary Bruton

David Abeyta

David Abeyta of Reckless Kelly with his Faded Cherry Collings I-35 LC.

Photo by Bob Zink

Jack Pearson

Former Allman Brothers Band guitarist Jack Pearson pays a visit to Cotten Music with his Collings 01 12-Fret.

Photo by Kim Sherman

Tomas Doncker

Tomas Doncker at The Cutting Room in NYC with his Collings I-35 LC.

Photo by Becky Yee

Dave Sebree

Austin School of Music founder Dave Sebree with his Collings OM2H Cut SB and bass player Roscoe Beck performing at the "From Austin With Love" benefit for the families of the SXSW 2014 tragedy victims.

Photo by Doug Coplin

Dean Fearing

Celebrity chef Dean Fearing spends free time playing his Collings OM2H Custom.

Photo by Nick Prendergast

Armand Hirsch

Jazz/world music multi-instrumentalist Armand Hirsch performs with his Collings C10 Dlx Custom SB at Centre College's Norton Center for the Arts with Bobby McFerrin .

Photo by Robert Boag.

Andy Summers

Guitarist Andy Summers of The Police with his Collings 360 ST and I-35 Deluxe in the background.

Allen Shadd

Two-time National Flatpicking Champion Allen Shadd with his Collings CW Mh A.

Photo by Kim Sherman

James Kee

Mandolin player for the bluegrass band Hamilton County Ramblers, James Kee performing with his Collings MF.

Marc Aymon

French singer-songwriter Marc Aymon with his Collings 01 SB.

Nalle Colt

Guitarist for the rock and soul band Vintage Trouble, Nalle Colt playing his Collings Baby 3 A SB.

Jeff Troxel

Skilled guitarist, educator and winner of the 2003 Walnut Valley Festival flatpicking contest Jeff Troxel playing his Collings CW Indian A.

Bob Thiele

Music supervisor for the FX Network drama Sons of Anarchy Bob Thiele performing with singer and SoA star Katye Sagal on his Collings SJ.

Brad Davis

Grammy winner Brad Davis in the studio with his Collings CW Indian A during the recording of his latest release A Bluegrass Tribute to George Jones on Bluegrass Valley Records.

Will Taylor

Austin Gothic; Will Taylor of Strings Attached with his Collings D2H, alongside Collings GM Steve McCreary.

Chris Masterson

One half of the duo The Mastersons, Chris Masterson performing with his Collings I35. Photo Credit: Bill Ellison

Charlie Sexton

Acclaimed guitarist, producer, and singer-songwriter Charlie Sexton performing with his Collings SoCo Deluxe. Photo Credit: Brian Douglas

Jack Pearson

Guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer and member of the Allman Brothers Band (1997-1999), Jack Pearson with his Collings 01 12-Fret

Ira Siegel

Professional session musican and touring guitarist for The Bacon Brothers, Ira Siegel with his Collings 290

The Dwells

Matthew Bean and Paige Califano of the Boston based acoustic duo The Dwells with their Collings D2H A. Photo Credit: Henry Diltz

Michael Vance

Nashville session guitarist and frontman of the Michael Vance Trio, Michael Vance with his Collings 360 ST. Photo by Tony Hayes

Rick Graham

Educator and Guitarist Magazine "Guitarist Of The Year" Rick Graham with his Collings OM3 A

Brett Tuggle

Award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Brett Tuggle backstage with his Collings C10 Deluxe on tour with Fleetwood Mac. Photo Credit: Alex Solca

Michael Kang

Michael Kang of The String Cheese Incident jamming on his Collings CL Deluxe. Photo by Brian Spady

Lloyd Maines

Multi-instrumentalist and Grammy Award-winning producer Lloyd Maines' guitar of choice is a Collings CJ SB. Photo Credit: Allison O'Brien

Steve Doerr

Guitarist and frontman for The LeRoi Brothers and Collings Guitar's very own masterful sunburst sprayer, Steve Doerr with his Collings 290

Brandon Ray

Solo country artist and touring guitarist for Brett Eldredge & Chuck Wicks, Brandon Ray with his Collings SJ. Photo Credit: Brit Gordon

Aaron Lebos

Versatile Miami based guitarist Aaron Lebos with his Collings Eastside LC. Photo Credit: Raja Izlyn Syahnaz

ZZ Ward

Up and coming singer-songwriter ZZ Ward with a Collings C10 Deluxe. Photo Credit: Craig Cox

Mark Hanson

Guitar instructor and Grammy award winner Mark Hanson with his Collings OM2H. Photo Credit: Cherie Renae

Dave Biller and Whit Smith

Swing guitar greats Dave Biller with his Collings I35 LC Deluxe and Whit Smith performing at Austin's legendary Continental Club.

Wood and Wire

Matt Slusher and Tony Kamel of Wood and Wire with their Collings MF5 (#8) and Collings D1 A.

Marvin Dykhuis

Texas guitarist Marvin Dykhuis with his Collings 290.

Dave Biller

Acclaimed Austin guitarist Dave Biller alongside Texas bluesman Jimmy Vaughan with his Collings I35 LC Deluxe.

Darden Smith

Singer-songwriter and educator Darden Smith with his Collings D3 Custom. Photo Credit: EpicPhotoJournalism

Pete Hawkes

Award winning Australian guitarist and composer Pete Hawkes with his Collings SoCo Deluxe. Photo Credit: Phil Riley

Jostein Gulbrandsen

New York based Norwegian guitarist, composer, and educator Jostein Gulbrandsen playing his Collings Eastside LC with his trio. Photo Credit: Paul Friedman

Pam Rose

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Pam Rose playing her Collings 0002H alongside Australian fingerstylist Tommy Emmanuel

Sarah Jarosz

Sugar Hill recording artist Sarah Jarosz playing her Collings MF5 alongside David Grisman. Photo credit Jason Lombard.

John Klaver

Dutch Blues Challenge award winning guitarist John Klaver performing with his Collings 290. Photo Credit: Yann Charles

Neil Byrne

Guitarist and lead singer for Celtic Thunder Neil Byrne with his Collings OM3

Mitch Watkins

Mitch Watkins, guitarist for Leonard Cohen and Lyle Lovett performing with his Collings I-35 Deluxe. Photo Credit: Jana Miseva

Patti Smith

Influential singer-songwriter, poet, and visual artist Patti Smith performing with her Collings 01 SB accompanied by guitarist Lenny Kaye on his Collings D2H SB. Photo Credit: Julie Gardner

Sam Baker

Acclaimed Texas singer-songwriter Sam Baker pictured with his Collings D2H SB L. Photo Credit: Chrislyn Lawrence

Vinny Raniolo

Guitarist Vinny Raniolo (Frank Vignola Quintet) in the stockyards with his Collings SJ Indian Cut. Photo Credit: Art Wachter

Nolan Wheeler

Nolan Wheeler of the Wheeler Brothers sporting a Collings UC1 ukulele. Photo Credit:Hattie Barham

M.C. Hansen

Danish guitarist M.C. Hansen travels the world with his Collings OM2H, which is featured prominently on his 2011 release "3." Photo Credit: Michael Gregers Nielsen

Danny Mathews

Wheeler Brothers' guitarist Danny Matthews on stage with his Collings I-35 Deluxe. Photo Credit: Josh Jones

Rick Gordon

Rick Gordon back in 1977 with his early Collings acoustic believed to be the third guitar built by Bill Collings.

Bernie Petteway

Guitarist Bernie Petteway puts his Collings SoCo 16 LC through its paces.

Bill Frisell

Bill Frisell performs at the Village Vanguard in NYC with his Collings I-35 LC Deluxe. Photo Credit: Matthew Eisman

Zac Brown

Zac Brown with his Collings I-35 LC at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. Photo Credit: Kyle Rippey (Southern Reel)

Brett Tuggle

Award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Brett Tuggle performs with the Waddy Wachtel Band in Los Angeles with his Collings 290 DC S. Photo Credit: Jimmy Steinfeldt

Adam Steffey

Mandolin great Adam Steffey performs with The Boxcars with his Collings MT2. Photo Credit: Dean Hoffmeyer

John Sebastian

The Lovin' Spoonful founder John Sebastian with his Collings 290. Photo Credit: Catherine Sebastian

Bill Frisell

Legendary guitarist/composer Bill Frisell at home with his Collings I35 LC and D1. Photo Credit: Monica Frisell

Chris Newman

British guitarist Chris Newman makes an appearance with his Collings 0002H. Photo Credit: John Price

Keith Urban

Keith Urban on stage with his 2008 Collings 290.

JD Simo

JD Simo performs at Robert's Western World in Nashville with his with his Collings I-35 LC.

Dekel Bor

Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Dekel Bor with his Collings I-35 Deluxe.

Bob Schneider

Bob Schneider makes a guest appearance on the Rachael Ray Show with his Collings OM2H. Photo Credit: Rachael Ray

James Valentine

James Valentine of Maroon 5 warms up during soundcheck with his Collings I-35 Deluxe

Mumford and Sons

Marcus Mumford (Collings MF5) and Ross Holmes (Collings D3) of Mumford and Sons. Photo Credit: Michele Ann

Audley Freed

Audley Freed (Black Crowes, Dixie Chicks, Trigger Hippy) performs in Nashville with his TV Yellow Collings 290.

Kerry Marx

Kerry Marx of the Grand Ole Opry house band performs with his rootbeer I-35 Deluxe.

Van Wilks

Van Wilks performs with his custom Collings CL Deluxe at Threadgill's World Headquarters in Austin.

Rich Brotherton

Rich Brotherton (Robert Earl Keen band) and his Collings I-35 Deluxe share a moment with President Obama. Photo Credit: Lisa Krantz/San Antonio Express-News/ZUMA Press.com

Bryan McDowell

2010 National Mandolin Champion Bryan McDowell with his first place prize - a custom inlaid Collings MF

Patrick Matera

Patrick Matera of the Katy Perry Band with his Collings CJ SB. Photo credit: Jeremy Berman

Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett performing with his 2008 D41 Baaa A Varnish SB. Photo credit: Gary Alter

Jim Lauderdale

Jim Lauderdale with his well worn 1994 Collings D2H A SB.

Jimmy Dale Gilmore

Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore takes the stage with his Collings D2H.

Steve Twigger

Steve Twigger plays a Collings CJ Mh SB with Gaelic Storm at the Old Settler's Music Festival In Austin, TX.

Stephen Mougin

Stephen Mougin of the Sam Bush Band playing his Collings D2H G .

Dave Walser

Dave Walser of Beatlegras on stage with his Collings OM2H.

Dagger Gordon

Acclaimed Scottish mandolinist Dagger Gordon playing his Collings MT. Photo credit: Christine Martin (www.scotlandsmusic.com | www.playscottishmusic.com )

Ryan Montbleau

Award winning songwriter Ryan Montbleau on stage with his OM2H Cut. Photo credit: Ryan Laurey

Kazumi Watanabe

International jazz sensation Kazumi Watanabe owns several Collings instruments including this CL Jazz.

Analise Gold

Analise Gold of Gold Heart with her gloss top Collings MF

Uwe Kruger

Uwe Kruger in concert at the Tellspielhaus in Altdorf, Switzerland, with his Collings Collings D1 A Varnish. Photo credit: Skip Vetter.

Lori McKenna

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lori McKenna with her Collings OM1. Photo credit: Nancy Giroux

Ray Benson

Ray Benson plays a Collings CJ Mh SB with western swing favorite Asleep at the Wheel .

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien "on set" with his custom inlaid Collings SJ.

Lincoln Meyers

Lincoln Meyers of Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen plays a 1996 Collings CW Baaa A .

Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett performs at The Tabernacle with his varnish D41 Baaa A SB. Photo Credit: Robb D. Cohen

Dave Bruzza

Dave Bruzza of Greensky Bluegrass flatpicks his Collings D2H at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. Photo Credit: Stephen Ide , Thirsty Lizards

Jason Castro

Jason Castro of American Idol fame makes an appearance with his Collings OM2H. Photo Credit: Betsy Castro

Zac Brown

Zac Brown takes the stage with his Collings City Limits Jazz. Photo Credit: Jeff Skillings

Nolan Lawrence

Nolan Lawrence of The Hillbenders (winners of the 2009 Telluride Band Competition and the 2010 National Single Mic Championship) performing at Grey Fox 2010 with his Collings MT. Photo Credit: Stephen Ide , Thirsty Lizards

Robert Earl Keen

Robert Earl Keen and Rich Brotherton on stage with a pair of Collings guitars. Photo Credit: Glen Rose

Bruce Robison

Acclaimed Texas singer-songwriter Bruce Robison performs with his Collings OM2H . Photo Credit: Andrew Hettinger

Lars Haavard Haugen

Guitarist and producer Lars Haavard Haugen from the Norwegian Grammy Award winning band Hellbillies with his Collings I-35 . Photo Credit: Laila Vatn

Grant Gordy

Grant Gordy (Collings D1) and David Grisman taking things to the next level. Photo Credit: Lauren Blair

Adam Aijala

Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band performs with his Collings D1. Photo courtesy of Zachary D. Cash

Bryan McDowell

Bryan McDowell of Canton, NC not only took first place in this year's National Flatpicking Competition in Winfield, KS, he won the mandolin and fiddle contests as well.

Conan O'Brien

Conan "Tex" O'Brien on tour with his Collings SJ SB. Photo Credit: Aaron Bleyaert

Kenny And Amanda Smith

Bluegrass favorites Kenny and Amanda Smith with a pair of Collings D1 A's. Photo Credit: Glen Rose

David Doucet

David Doucet of BeauSoleil with his 2005 Collings OM1 A at the Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival.

Infamous Stringdusters

Jesse Cobb (MF5 Dlx V) and Andy Falco (D1 A) of The Infamous Stringdusters at Austin's Old Settler's Music Festival.

Cody Kilby

Cody Kilby (D2H A) and Alan Bartram of The Travelin' McCourys.

Jim Lauderdale

Two time Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale with his nicely played in Collings D2H A SB. Photo by Daley Hake

Fito

Fito of Spain's Fito & Fitipaldis with his Collings OM2H G.

Alejandro Escovedo

Alejandro Escovedo shares the limelight with his 2005 Collings CJ SB.

Dekel Bor

Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Dekel Bor with his Collings I-35 Deluxe.

Robbie McIntosh

Robbie McIntosh on stage with John Mayer with his Collings 290

Robert Earl Keen

Songwriting legend Robert Earl Keen has played this custom inlaid Collings OM2H since 1996. Photo Credit: Peter Figen

Don Stiernberg

Jazz mandolinist Don Stiernberg with his 2003 Collings MF5. Photo Credit: Phil Goldman Photographic Design

Billy Nershi

Billy Nershi of The String Cheese Incident with his Collings I-35

Tom Russell

Tom Russell during a performance with his custom Collings OM2H. Photo credit: Paul Svenson

Thad Beckman

Thad Beckman's weapon of choice is a Collings D2H. Photo credit: Paul Svenson

Jim Kelly

Longtime Berklee College of Music professor Jim Kelly on stage with his Collings I-35 Deluxe. Photo courtesy of The Panama Jazz Festival/Bill Bytsura Photographer

David Bromberg

David Bromberg on stage with his Collings D1 A Varnish. Photo credit: Judy Sirota Rosenthal

Vince Herman

Leftover Salmon frontman Vince Herman with his Collings MF.

James Bowman

James Bowman of Against Me during a recording session with his Collings CL.

Craig Fuller

Craig Fuller and his Collings 01 with Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat. Photo Credit: Kevin Dingman

Ruth Moody

Ruth Moody of The Wailin' Jennys performs with her Collings D2H. Photo credit: Roger Liptrotl

Jill Sobule

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule with her Collings Baby 2H. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett

Matt Wertz

Matt Wertz plays a tune for his four legged friend on his Collings 01 SB. Photo Credit: Micah Kandros

Redd Volkaert

Redd Volkaert with his custom Collings CL Deluxe. Not a bad looking dog, either! Photo Credit: Casey Woods Photography

Chris Tomlin

Chris Tomlin performs with his custom Collings OM3 SB . Photo Credit: Daley Hake

Stephen Mougin

Stephen Mougin and Sam Bush at the 2009 Newgrass Festival in Oakland, KY

KC Groves

KC Groves of Uncle Earl with her Collings MT2. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Dowdell

Adam Aijala

Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band on stage with his Collings D1. Photo courtesy of Tim Benko

Justin Hayward

Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues on stage with his Collings D3. Photo courtesy of Janet Colmenero.

Hot Lips and Chili Fingers

Chris Newman and Steve Lockwood of the UK's Hot Lips and Chili Fingers put on an impressive show.

Chris Smither

Chris Smither with his 0002H Cut. Photo courtesy of Rick Patrick.

Chris Traynor

Chris Traynor playing his Collings CL with former Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale. Photo courtesy of Chris Phelps.

Sarah Jarosz

Sugar Hill recording artist Sarah Jarosz with her 2003 Collings MF5. Photo courtesy of John Grubbs.

Woody Platt

Woody Platt of Steep Canyon Rangers is joined by Steve Martin on banjo. Photo courtesy of Gary Leonard.

Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend of The Who with his Collings OM3. Photo Courtesy: williamsnyderphotography.com

Kenny Edwards

Singer-songwriter Kenny Edwards (former Linda Ronstadt/Stoney Poneys) with his custom D3H SB at Bob Stane's Coffee Gallery, Altadena, CA. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett

Brandi Carlile

Brand Carlile performs with her 01 SB for Women on a Roll, Santa Monica, CA. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett

Cindy Bullens

Cindy Bullens, of The Refugees, with her SJ Indian Cut at the first LA Acoustic Music Festival on The Santa Monica Pier. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett

Tim Hanseroth

Tim Hanseroth of the Brandi Carlile band, backstage at The Broad Stage. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett

Bryan Simpson

Bryan Simpson of Cadillac Sky with his MF5 Varnish.

Cadillac Sky

From left to right: Matt Menefee, Ross Holmes, Bryan Simpson, Andy "The Panda" Moritz, and David Mayfield of Cadillac Sky in the midst of a high energy set.

Vinny Raniolo

Vinny Raniolo plays his SJ Indian Cutaway with Frank Vignola and Gary Mazzaroppi. Photo by David Deal/Big Attic Creative.

James Nash

Multi-instrumentalist James Nash of The Waybacks picks a Collings MT at the Four Corners Folk Festival

Pete Huttlinger

Renowned fingerstyle guitarist Pete Huttlinger with his 1997 Collings OM1 Cut.

Kym Warner

Kym Warner of The Greencards in his prime. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett

Rodney Crowell

Rodney Crowell pumps out a driving rhythm on his Collings C10. - Photo by Alan Messer

Carol Young

Carol Young of The Greencards displays one of her many talents on a Collings MF5 V. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett

Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest with his Collings MT2. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett

Belleville Outfit

Rob Teter and Phoebe Hunt of The Belleville Outfit in the midst of a high energy set. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett

Jake Stargel

Jake Stargel of The Greencards knows his way around his Collings CJ Mh A SS - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett

Chris Hillman

Chris Hillman picking Monroe-style bluegrass on his Collings MF5 Deluxe V - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett

Herb Pedersen

Herb Pedersen with his Collings D1 A - Photo Credits: Taurus Corporation

Brad Whitford

Brad Whitford of Aerosmith plays his Collings City Limits Deluxe on the big screen - Photo by Greg Howard

John Sebastian

The Lovin' Spoonful founder John Sebastian owns a number of Collings instruments, one of which is custom black/pearloid C10 Deluxe.

Photo by Chris Ramirez

Sarah Jarosz

Sarah Jarosz digs into her Collings MF5 during a jam with Alex Hargraves (fiddle) and Sam Grisman (bass) at the Old Settlers Music Festival.

Jerry Jeff Walker

Legendary Texas songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker's weapon of choice is a sunburst Collings CJ. Photo by Rick Patrick.

Andy Falco

Andy Falco plays his Collings D1 A with the Infamous Stringdusters at the Old Settlers Music Festival in Austin, TX.

Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett with his Collings CJ SB. Photo credits: Michael Wilson