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Guitar Afficionado Reviews the SoCo Deluxe Semi-Hollow Electric
Read the recent SoCo Deluxe review from the March/April 2011 issue of Guitar Afficionado magazine. GA's Adam Perlmutter describes the semi-hollow guitar as "a jack of all trades that proved to be a master of all." |
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Featured Custom Acoustic Guitar: Collings D1 G SB
Based on our popular workhorse D1 model, this custom example is adorned with our "1-style" sunburst finish and a stunning abalone "Torch" inlay in the peghead. We've added 16 new photos to the custom gallery. |
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Featured Custom Acoustic Guitar: Collings C10 Mh SB
This C10 Mh SB features Honduran mahogany top/back/sides with a gorgeous full body sunburst. The even balance and controlled response of all-mahogany construction is both captivating for the player and a recording engineer's delight. |
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Collings Featured in Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine
We are honored to be featured as the cover story of the March issue of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine. The five page article by David McCarty includes interviews with Bill Collings and Steve McCreary. Click here to read the full article. |
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The New MT Mandola is Now Available
We are pleased to announce the release of our satin finish MT Mandola. With a comfortable 15.9" scale length, it can be played just like a mandolin, but the low C string adds a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. |
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Collings Guitars on Austin City Limits
Collings artists will be appearing on the next four consecutive tapings of Austin City Limits (PBS). Keep an eye out for Collings instruments played by Alejandro Escovedo, Robert Earl Keen, Steve Martin w/ Steep Canyon Rangers and Sarah Jarosz, Roseanne Cash and John Levanthal with Brandi Carlile. |
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Featured Custom Electric Guitar
We combined a single wax-potted high wind Lollar Imperial humbucker with a TonePros wrap-around bridge for a sraight ahead yet sophisticated rock 'n roll guitar. Visit our custom electric guitar gallery to see this guitar along with other custom guitars, mandolins and ukuleles. |
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New Custom Gallery Instruments Added
We've added 12 new examples of custom guitars, mandolins, and ukuleles to our online custom gallery. Check back often to see the latest additions and learn about newly added custom options and finishes. |
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Introducing the New MT2 Mandola
We are pleased to announce the release of the new MT2 Mandola. With a comfortable 15.9" scale length, it can be played just like a mandolin, but the low C string adds a whole new dimension of musical possibilities. |
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Collings 360 receives Premier Gear Award
We are now offering our full line of handmade ukuleles in both concert and tenor sizes. You can expect the same quality of tone and craftsmanship as our guitars, only in a smaller package. |
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Collings Named "Best in Show" at NAMM
A panel of industry professionals at the 2009 Summer NAMM show honored Collings Guitars with its "Best in Show" award. Thanks to all of those who supported the NAMM show by attending. |
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Collings 360 receives Premier Gear Award
The July 2009 issue of Premier Guitar magazine awarded the Collings 360 with the distinguished Premier Gear Award and a rating of 5.0 (highest possible rating). Click here for the full text review and video review. |
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Collings to exhibit in London - June 11 - 14
We'll be joining over 140 exhibitors at the 2009 London International Music Show from June 11th - 14th. Aside from the dozens of live concerts, seminars, and master classes by the likes of Steve Vai, we'll have a number of Collings acoustics and electrics on display. |
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New Model: Collings 360 electric released!
We are pleased to announce the release of the new 360 electric model. We've fitted this sleek body with Lollar mini-humbuckers for a whole new tone experience. For more information about this model and available options, please visit our electrics page. |
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Check out the new MF5 O
Oval hole mandolin players seem to be taking the world by storm. After numberous requests for an F-style oval hole, we've added the new MF5 O to our mandolin line up. With select tonewoods and elegant appointments, this mandolin is truly a class act. |
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Did someone say Collings ukuleles?
That's right. The rumors are true. Bill Collings has been talking about building ukuleles for years, and they've finally become a reality. The first ukes will be arriving in stores in April 2009. More details to be announced soon. |
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Wood Update: New Maple Shipment Received
We've just received a new shipment of stunning quilted and flame maple from our top secret source. If you've been dreaming up the ultimate electric guitar, this is a great time to put together a custom order. |
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Take our new Virtual Shop Tour
Check out our new virtual shop tour. We would love to show you around the shop in person, but if you don't have the opportunity to visit our shop in Austin, you can still see where great guitars and mandolins are born. |
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A Special Thanks to the Collings Forum
We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the members of the unofficial Collings Forum who made the pilgrimage to Austin for the 7th annual Collings Forum Gathering. Collings fans from around the country spent the afternoon touring our shop and visiting with Bill (after a healthy serving of Austin's famous Salt Lick BBQ, of course). Pat Skrovan of Quincy's Guitars and Kevin Davis of Hill Country Guitars also deserve special mention for being such gracious hosts and contributing to the weekend's success. |
