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Jon Pousette-Dart at Little Big Deal Music with his D2H T. Photo Credit: Jonathan C. Hyman
Jon Pousette-Dart at Little Big Deal Music with his D2H T. Photo Credit: Jonathan C. Hyman
Guitarist for the rock and soul band Vintage Trouble, Nalle Colt playing his Collings I-35 LC Vintage.
Guitarist for the rock and soul band Vintage Trouble, Nalle Colt playing his Collings I-35 LC Vintage.
Jackson Emmer performs with his Collings OM1 Custom in Carbondale, CO. Photo: Renee Ramge Photography
Jackson Emmer performs with his Collings OM1 Custom in Carbondale, CO. Photo: Renee Ramge Photography
David Levita and his Collings I-30 LC on the road with Tim McGraw.
David Levita and his Collings I-30 LC on the road with Tim McGraw.
Nashville-based guitarist Shaun Richardson with his Collings D2H on tour with Sierra Hull.
Colombian-born jazz guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero with his P90-equipped Collings SoCo Deluxe all-mahogany.
Colombian-born jazz guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero with his P90-equipped Collings SoCo Deluxe all-mahogany.
Chris Pierce with his D1 A T.
Chris Pierce with his D1 A T.
Styx frontman Tommy Shaw with his custom I-30 LC. Photo credit: Jason Powell
Styx frontman Tommy Shaw with his custom I-30 LC. Photo credit: Jason Powell
Nashville singer-songwriter Lauren Mascitti of American Idol fame with her custom Collings Baby 1. Photo credit: Haley Hays
Nashville singer-songwriter Lauren Mascitti of American Idol fame with her custom Collings Baby 1. Photo credit: Haley Hays
Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and arranger Tom Guarna and his his doghair 290-dc on stage with Oteil Burbridge.
Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and arranger Tom Guarna and his his doghair 290-dc on stage with Oteil Burbridge.
Guitarist and Producer Will Evankovich with his I-35 LC Vintage on tour with Styx. Photo credit: Jason Powell
Guitarist and Producer Will Evankovich with his I-35 LC Vintage on tour with Styx. Photo credit: Jason Powell
Solo guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and longtime acoustic guitarist for Tim McGraw Bob Minner with his CJ Mh SB. Photo by Mike Luckett.
Solo guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and longtime acoustic guitarist for Tim McGraw Bob Minner with his CJ Mh SB. Photo by Mike Luckett.
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ashley Cooke and her Collings D2H.
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ashley Cooke and her Collings D2H.
Canadian singer-songwriter and touring guitarist with Celine Dion, Jeff Smallwood with his OM2H. Photo by Kevin O'Neill Photography
Canadian singer-songwriter and touring guitarist with Celine Dion, Jeff Smallwood with his OM2H. Photo by Kevin O'Neill Photography
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Will Knaak of Blue October on stage with his D1 A.
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Will Knaak of Blue October on stage with his D1 A.
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.
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.
Multi-talented singer, songwriter, entertainer, author and motivational speaker Billy Dawson with his Collings D3 SB.
Multi-talented singer, songwriter, entertainer, author and motivational speaker Billy Dawson with his Collings D3 SB.
Rick McRae and his Collings CL performing with Bob Wills' Texas Playboys. Photo by Frank Manno.
Rick McRae and his Collings CL performing with Bob Wills' Texas Playboys. Photo by Frank Manno.
Acclaimed folksinger Amy Speace has been touring the world with her Collings C10 Deluxe.
Acclaimed folksinger Amy Speace has been touring the world with her Collings C10 Deluxe.
Flatpicking extraordinaire Jake Workman of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder warming up backstage with his 2007 Collings D1 A. Photo by Russell Carson.
Flatpicking extraordinaire Jake Workman of Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder warming up backstage with his 2007 Collings D1 A. Photo by Russell Carson.
Three-time Latin Grammy Award winning guitarist and producer Javier Serrano with his Collings I-30 LC. Photo by Alejandro Gamez.
Three-time Latin Grammy Award winning guitarist and producer Javier Serrano with his Collings I-30 LC. Photo by Alejandro Gamez.
Keith Richards and his Collings OM2H at Soldier Field in Chicago with The Rolling Stones. Photo by Shannon Holliday
Keith Richards and his Collings OM2H at Soldier Field in Chicago with The Rolling Stones. Photo by Shannon Holliday
Jazz guitarist Gisle Torvik of Norway with his Blonde Collings I-30 LC.
Jazz guitarist Gisle Torvik of Norway with his Blonde Collings I-30 LC.
Italian guitarist and composer Andrea Mele in the studio with his Collings OM2H.
Italian guitarist and composer Andrea Mele in the studio with his Collings OM2H.
Diego Garcia aka El Twanguero with this with his Collings 360 LT M Special. Photo by Piero F Giunti.
Diego Garcia aka El Twanguero with this with his Collings 360 LT M Special. Photo by Piero F Giunti.
Tyler Childers performing at the Louisville Palace with this with his Collings DS1 A. Photo by Emma Delevante
Tyler Childers performing at the Louisville Palace with this with his Collings DS1 A. Photo by Emma Delevante
Grammy-nominated performer and recording artist Darrell Scott with his I-30 LC. Photo by Rodney Bursiel
Grammy-nominated performer and recording artist Darrell Scott with his I-30 LC. Photo by Rodney Bursiel
Award winning artist and educator Greta Pedersen with her deep-bodied OM2H SS Custom.
Award winning artist and educator Greta Pedersen with her deep-bodied OM2H SS Custom.
Rick McRae, long-time member of George Strait's Ace in the Hole band with his Collings CL.
Rick McRae, long-time member of George Strait's Ace in the Hole band with his Collings CL.
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!
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!
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!
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 gives a great performance with his road-worn Collings OM2H for this NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Chris Eldridge performing with Punch Brothers on their European tour with his Collings D2H A T. Photo by Strings of Autumn / Petra Hajská.
Chris Eldridge performing with Punch Brothers on their European tour with his Collings D2H A T. Photo by Strings of Autumn / Petra Hajská.
The great Doyle Bramhall II performing with his Collings I-30 LC at the legendary blues club Antone's in Austin.
The great Doyle Bramhall II performing with his Collings I-30 LC at the legendary blues club Antone's in Austin.
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 under the stage lights with his Collings I-30 LC. Photo Credit: Robert Forte
Audley Freed under the stage lights with his Collings I-30 LC. Photo Credit: Robert Forte
The one and only George Strait on stage with his jet black D42 A Custom.
Photo Credit: Terry Calogne
The one and only George Strait on stage with his jet black D42 A Custom.
Photo Credit: Terry Calogne
The talented Madison Cunningham performing “I Close My Eyes” on Live From Here with her OM1 A JL.
Colin Hay and his 2008 SoCo Deluxe on tour with Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band.
Photo credit: Donny Wightman
Colin Hay and his 2008 SoCo Deluxe on tour with Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band.
Photo credit: Donny Wightman
Producer, engineer, and guitarist Hank Linderman performing with Timothy B Schmit with his Collings 001 Mh.
Photo credit: Sal Gomez
Producer, engineer, and guitarist Hank Linderman performing with Timothy B Schmit with his Collings 001 Mh.
Photo credit: Sal Gomez
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
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 of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, performing with a Collings OM1 A Varnish. Photo by Bo Johnson.
Jeff Hanna of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, performing with a Collings OM1 A Varnish. Photo by Bo Johnson.
Nashville-based guitarist Carl Miner in the studio with a Collings Baritone 1 A.
Nashville-based guitarist Carl Miner in the studio with a Collings Baritone 1 A.
Guitarist Howard Stein performing at The Baked Potato Jazz Club in Studio City, CA with his Collings I-35 LC Deluxe.
Guitarist Howard Stein performing at The Baked Potato Jazz Club in Studio City, CA with his Collings I-35 LC Deluxe.
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.
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.
Singer-songwriter Sean Della Croce, in Nashville, TN with her Second Edition Pete Huttlinger Signature OM1 . Photo by Gabriel Max Starner.
Singer-songwriter Sean Della Croce, in Nashville, TN with her Second Edition Pete Huttlinger Signature OM1 . Photo by Gabriel Max Starner.
Bob Minner performing with Tim Mcgraw in St Louis, MO with his CJ.
Bob Minner performing with Tim Mcgraw in St Louis, MO with his CJ.
Guitarist Adam Ahrens, with his 2004 Collings OM1 A during a shop visit.
Guitarist Adam Ahrens, with his 2004 Collings OM1 A during a shop visit.
Greg Suran, during a recent performance on American Idol, with his Collings O2H.
Greg Suran, during a recent performance on American Idol, with his Collings O2H.
Charlie Rauh, spotted at City Winery in NYC playing his Collings Baby 1 MH.
Charlie Rauh, spotted at City Winery in NYC playing his Collings Baby 1 MH.
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 aka Sneaky Bones playing his Collings D2H A at the "Galicia Musik Bar Olten", during their EU Tour. Photo by Fabian Luthy.
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, of WILCO playing his Collings custom 360 LT M on stage. Photo by Austin Nelson.
Nels Cline, of WILCO playing his Collings custom 360 LT M on stage. Photo by Austin Nelson.
Ted Sablay , playing his Collings SoCo LC on stage with The Killers during a show at Brooklyn Steel in New York.
Ted Sablay , playing his Collings SoCo LC on stage with The Killers during a show at Brooklyn Steel in New York.
Junior Brown , wife Tanya Rae performing with a pair of Collings D2H A models.
Junior Brown , wife Tanya Rae performing with a pair of Collings D2H A models.
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.
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.
Prolific songwriter and guitarist Jon Pousette-Dart with his Collings D1 A
Prolific songwriter and guitarist Jon Pousette-Dart with his Collings D1 A
The talented Gretchen Wolaver of the Annie Moses Band on stage with her tortoise-bound Collings MF5 Deluxe V.
The talented Gretchen Wolaver of the Annie Moses Band on stage with her tortoise-bound Collings MF5 Deluxe V.
New York based guitarist and member of ENDLESS FIELD, Jesse Lewis with his Collings OM2 G VN Cutaway performing live in Brooklyn.
New York based guitarist and member of ENDLESS FIELD, Jesse Lewis with his Collings OM2 G VN Cutaway performing live in Brooklyn.
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Bruce Cockburn performing with his Collings D2H.
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Bruce Cockburn performing with his Collings D2H.
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.
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.
Acclaimed NYC based jazz guitarist Tom Guarna with his Collings SoCo Deluxe. Photo by Pete Coco.
Acclaimed NYC based jazz guitarist Tom Guarna with his Collings SoCo Deluxe. Photo by Pete Coco.
Experimental guitarist and Son Lux member Rafiq Bhatia with his Collings 01 SB.
Experimental guitarist and Son Lux member Rafiq Bhatia with his Collings 01 SB.
Ryan Bingham on stage with his Collings CW Indian A SB.
Ryan Bingham on stage with his Collings CW Indian A SB.
Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame inductee Stephen Doster with his Collings D1 SB.
Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame inductee Stephen Doster with his Collings D1 SB.
The talented Joan Shelley stopped by our shop recently with her beautiful 1998 OM2H.
The talented Joan Shelley stopped by our shop recently with her beautiful 1998 OM2H.
Multi-platinum recording artist Tracy Byrd with his Collings D1.
Multi-platinum recording artist Tracy Byrd with his Collings D1.
Legendary Portuguese guitarist and singer Rui Veloso performing with his Collings 290.
Photo credit: Rui Bandeira
Legendary Portuguese guitarist and singer Rui Veloso performing with his Collings 290.
Photo credit: Rui Bandeira
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.
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.
GRAMMY winning singer/songwriter Ben Gundersheimer with his Collings OM1 SB.
GRAMMY winning singer/songwriter Ben Gundersheimer with his Collings OM1 SB.
Our friend Joey Landreth performs "Hallelujah I Love Her So" on his Collings I-35 LC.
Austin TX based guitarist, singer-songwriter, and member of Hello Wheels , Peter Shults with his Collings I35 LC
Austin TX based guitarist, singer-songwriter, and member of Hello Wheels , Peter Shults with his Collings I35 LC
Multi-instrumentalist and session musician Dale Meyer with his Collings CJ-35
Multi-instrumentalist and session musician Dale Meyer with his Collings CJ-35
NYC based jazz guitarist and educator Cameron Mizell with his Collings I35 LC. Photo by Rob Mizell.
NYC based jazz guitarist and educator Cameron Mizell with his Collings I35 LC. Photo by Rob Mizell.
Innovative guitarist and composer Nels Cline with his custom Collings 360 LT M!
Innovative guitarist and composer Nels Cline with his custom Collings 360 LT M!
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
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
Guitarist and composer Greg Diamond with his quilt top Collings SoCo Deluxe.
Guitarist and composer Greg Diamond with his quilt top Collings SoCo Deluxe.
Lead guitarist and vocalist Curtis Roush of The Bright Light Social Hour with his Collings I35 LC.
Lead guitarist and vocalist Curtis Roush of The Bright Light Social Hour with his Collings I35 LC.
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
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
Guitarist Ariel Posen of The Bros Landreth with his Collings SoCo Deluxe.
Photo by Jenny Ramone
Guitarist Ariel Posen of The Bros Landreth with his Collings SoCo Deluxe.
Photo by Jenny Ramone
Austin, Tx based guitarist, composer and teacher Matt Read with his Collings D2H .
Austin, Tx based guitarist, composer and teacher Matt Read with his Collings D2H .
Guitarist and teacher Noel Johnston playing his Collings SoCo Deluxe
Photo by Chris Blumenshine
Guitarist and teacher Noel Johnston playing his Collings SoCo Deluxe
Photo by Chris Blumenshine
Guitarist, teacher, and composer Adam Dobres of the Ruth Moody Band playing his Collings D2H
Photo by Rodney Bursiel
Guitarist, teacher, and composer Adam Dobres of the Ruth Moody Band playing his Collings D2H
Photo by Rodney Bursiel
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
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 recording with his Collings CL Deluxe.
Photo by Brian Stowell
Ray LaMontagne recording with his Collings CL Deluxe.
Photo by Brian Stowell
Tomas Doncker performing with his Collings I-35 LC.
Photo by Patrick Hilaire
Tomas Doncker performing with his Collings I-35 LC.
Photo by Patrick Hilaire
Guitarist Kevin Starrs of Uncle Acid with his Collings 290 DC S.
Photo Credit: Brandon Parrish
Guitarist Kevin Starrs of Uncle Acid with his Collings 290 DC S.
Photo Credit: Brandon Parrish
Guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer and member of the Allman Brothers Band (1997-1999), Jack Pearson with a Collings Soco Deluxe.
Photo Credit: Kim Sherman
Guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer and member of the Allman Brothers Band (1997-1999), Jack Pearson with a Collings Soco Deluxe.
Photo Credit: Kim Sherman
Singer, songwriter, producer, and session guitarist Jedd Hughes performing with his Collings I35 LC.
Singer, songwriter, producer, and session guitarist Jedd Hughes performing with his Collings I35 LC.
Singer and guitarist Graham Russell of Air Supply with his Collings SJ Indian.
Singer and guitarist Graham Russell of Air Supply with his Collings SJ Indian.
Bill Frisell with Carrie Rodriguez in the studio with their Collings D1 and Collings Tenor 1.
Bill Frisell with Carrie Rodriguez in the studio with their Collings D1 and Collings Tenor 1.
Blues guitarist and songwriter Kirk Fletcher with his Collings I35 LC Deluxe.
Blues guitarist and songwriter Kirk Fletcher with his Collings I35 LC Deluxe.
Guitarist and songwriter John Gaar with his Collings 290.
Photo by Stan Martin
Guitarist and songwriter John Gaar with his Collings 290.
Photo by Stan Martin
Seth Taylor of Mountain Heart with his Collings D2H G V.
Seth Taylor of Mountain Heart with his Collings D2H G V.
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
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 of Mumford and Sons on stage with his Collings C10 SB.
Photo by Julie Powers
Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons on stage with his Collings C10 SB.
Photo by Julie Powers
Ross Holmes of Chessboxer is currently on tour with Warren Haynes and the Ashes and Dust Band playing his Collings MF5 .
Ross Holmes of Chessboxer is currently on tour with Warren Haynes and the Ashes and Dust Band playing his Collings MF5 .
Austin songwriter and guitarist Jeremy Nail playing his Collings OM1 accompanied by Chris Masterson of The Mastersons on his Collings I35 LC!
Austin songwriter and guitarist Jeremy Nail playing his Collings OM1 accompanied by Chris Masterson of The Mastersons on his Collings I35 LC!
Mark Lettieri from the Grammy winning instrumental Jazz/Rock Fusion band Snarky Puppy performs with his Collings I-35 LC.
Photo by Bob Coscolluela
Our friend Julian Lage test drives the brand new Collings OM2H T.
Hungarian jazz guitarist, composer and teacher Gyemant Balint with his Collings 01.
Hungarian jazz guitarist, composer and teacher Gyemant Balint with his Collings 01.
Santa Fe music icon Bill Hearne with his Collings D2H A.
Santa Fe music icon Bill Hearne with his Collings D2H A.
Mark Lettieri from the Grammy winning instrumental Jazz/Rock Fusion band Snarky Puppy performs with his Collings I-35 LC.
Photo by Bob Coscolluela
Mark Lettieri from the Grammy winning instrumental Jazz/Rock Fusion band Snarky Puppy performs with his Collings I-35 LC.
Photo by Bob Coscolluela
Professional guitarist and instructor Josh Smith with his Collings SoCo 16 LC.
Professional guitarist and instructor Josh Smith with his Collings SoCo 16 LC.
Veteran songwriters Chris Smither and Jim Lauderdale with their Collings 0002H Cut and Collings D2H A SB acoustics.
Photo by Jeff Fasano
Veteran songwriters Chris Smither and Jim Lauderdale with their Collings 0002H Cut and Collings D2H A SB acoustics.
Photo by Jeff Fasano
Guitarist Andreas Hourdakis of Sweden on stage with his Collings I-35.
Photo by Diego P8
Guitarist Andreas Hourdakis of Sweden on stage with his Collings I-35.
Photo by Diego P8
Hungarian jazz guitarist Andras Parniczky of Nigun performs with his custom Collings I35.
Photo Credit: Zsolt Szi
Hungarian jazz guitarist Andras Parniczky of Nigun performs with his custom Collings I35.
Photo Credit: Zsolt Szi
Chuck Garvey of moe. on stage with his Collings I-35 LC at moe.down music festival.
Photo by Jay Blakesberg
Chuck Garvey of moe. on stage with his Collings I-35 LC at moe.down music festival.
Photo by Jay Blakesberg
Sarah Jarosz at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival with her Collings D1 A Varnish.
Sarah Jarosz at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival with her Collings D1 A Varnish.
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.
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.
Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, and songwriter John Leventhal performs with his Collings OM1 A SB at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco.
Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, and songwriter John Leventhal performs with his Collings OM1 A SB at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco.
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
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 from The Shadowboxers performing with his Collings 290.
Photo by Brian Glass
Scott Schwartz from The Shadowboxers performing with his Collings 290.
Photo by Brian Glass
Michael Martin Murphey plays his Collings SJ Indian Cut at the 2014 Wildflower Festival in Texas.
Photo by Gary Gibson
Michael Martin Murphey plays his Collings SJ Indian Cut at the 2014 Wildflower Festival in Texas.
Photo by Gary Gibson
Ruth Moody with her custom Collings OM2 and band at Blue Rock Artist Ranch and Studio.
Photo by Rodney Bursiel
Ruth Moody with her custom Collings OM2 and band at Blue Rock Artist Ranch and Studio.
Photo by Rodney Bursiel
Five-time Grammy Award winner Adam Steffey performing with his Collings MF Deluxe.
Photo by Hannah Williams
Five-time Grammy Award winner Adam Steffey performing with his Collings MF Deluxe.
Photo by Hannah Williams
Ray Benson and his Collings Eastside LC, with the new fiddle player for Asleep at the Wheel, Katie Holmes.
Photo by Mary Bruton
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 of Reckless Kelly with his Faded Cherry Collings I-35 LC.
Photo by Bob Zink
David Abeyta of Reckless Kelly with his Faded Cherry Collings I-35 LC.
Photo by Bob Zink
Former Allman Brothers Band guitarist Jack Pearson pays a visit to Cotten Music with his Collings 01 12-Fret.
Photo by Kim Sherman
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 at The Cutting Room in NYC with his Collings I-35 LC.
Photo by Becky Yee
Tomas Doncker at The Cutting Room in NYC with his Collings I-35 LC.
Photo by Becky Yee
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
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
Celebrity chef Dean Fearing spends free time playing his Collings OM2H Custom.
Photo by Nick Prendergast
Celebrity chef Dean Fearing spends free time playing his Collings OM2H Custom.
Photo by Nick Prendergast
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.
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.
Guitarist Andy Summers of The Police with his Collings 360 ST and I-35 Deluxe in the background.
Guitarist Andy Summers of The Police with his Collings 360 ST and I-35 Deluxe in the background.
Two-time National Flatpicking Champion Allen Shadd with his Collings CW Mh A.
Photo by Kim Sherman
Two-time National Flatpicking Champion Allen Shadd with his Collings CW Mh A.
Photo by Kim Sherman
Mandolin player for the bluegrass band Hamilton County Ramblers, James Kee performing with his Collings MF.
Mandolin player for the bluegrass band Hamilton County Ramblers, James Kee performing with his Collings MF.
French singer-songwriter Marc Aymon with his Collings 01 SB.
French singer-songwriter Marc Aymon with his Collings 01 SB.
Guitarist for the rock and soul band Vintage Trouble, Nalle Colt playing his Collings Baby 3 A SB.
Guitarist for the rock and soul band Vintage Trouble, Nalle Colt playing his Collings Baby 3 A SB.
Skilled guitarist, educator and winner of the 2003 Walnut Valley Festival flatpicking contest Jeff Troxel playing his Collings CW Indian A.
Skilled guitarist, educator and winner of the 2003 Walnut Valley Festival flatpicking contest Jeff Troxel playing his Collings CW Indian A.
Music supervisor for the FX Network drama Sons of Anarchy Bob Thiele performing with singer and SoA star Katye Sagal on his Collings SJ.
Music supervisor for the FX Network drama Sons of Anarchy Bob Thiele performing with singer and SoA star Katye Sagal on his Collings SJ.
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.
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.
Austin Gothic; Will Taylor of Strings Attached with his Collings D2H, alongside Collings GM Steve McCreary.
Austin Gothic; Will Taylor of Strings Attached with his Collings D2H, alongside Collings GM Steve McCreary.
One half of the duo The Mastersons, Chris Masterson performing with his Collings I35. Photo Credit: Bill Ellison
One half of the duo The Mastersons, Chris Masterson performing with his Collings I35. Photo Credit: Bill Ellison
Acclaimed guitarist, producer, and singer-songwriter Charlie Sexton performing with his Collings SoCo Deluxe. Photo Credit: Brian Douglas
Acclaimed guitarist, producer, and singer-songwriter Charlie Sexton performing with his Collings SoCo Deluxe. Photo Credit: Brian Douglas
Guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer and member of the Allman Brothers Band (1997-1999), Jack Pearson with his Collings 01 12-Fret
Guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer and member of the Allman Brothers Band (1997-1999), Jack Pearson with his Collings 01 12-Fret
Professional session musican and touring guitarist for The Bacon Brothers, Ira Siegel with his Collings 290
Professional session musican and touring guitarist for The Bacon Brothers, Ira Siegel with his Collings 290
Matthew Bean and Paige Califano of the Boston based acoustic duo The Dwells with their Collings D2H A. Photo Credit: Henry Diltz
Matthew Bean and Paige Califano of the Boston based acoustic duo The Dwells with their Collings D2H A. Photo Credit: Henry Diltz
Nashville session guitarist and frontman of the Michael Vance Trio, Michael Vance with his Collings 360 ST. Photo by Tony Hayes
Nashville session guitarist and frontman of the Michael Vance Trio, Michael Vance with his Collings 360 ST. Photo by Tony Hayes
Educator and Guitarist Magazine "Guitarist Of The Year" Rick Graham with his Collings OM3 A
Educator and Guitarist Magazine "Guitarist Of The Year" Rick Graham with his Collings OM3 A
Award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Brett Tuggle backstage with his Collings C10 Deluxe on tour with Fleetwood Mac. Photo Credit: Alex Solca
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 of The String Cheese Incident jamming on his Collings CL Deluxe. Photo by Brian Spady
Michael Kang of The String Cheese Incident jamming on his Collings CL Deluxe. Photo by Brian Spady
Multi-instrumentalist and Grammy Award-winning producer Lloyd Maines' guitar of choice is a Collings CJ SB. Photo Credit: Allison O'Brien
Multi-instrumentalist and Grammy Award-winning producer Lloyd Maines' guitar of choice is a Collings CJ SB. Photo Credit: Allison O'Brien
Guitarist and frontman for The LeRoi Brothers and Collings Guitar's very own masterful sunburst sprayer, Steve Doerr with his Collings 290
Guitarist and frontman for The LeRoi Brothers and Collings Guitar's very own masterful sunburst sprayer, Steve Doerr with his Collings 290
Solo country artist and touring guitarist for Brett Eldredge & Chuck Wicks, Brandon Ray with his Collings SJ. Photo Credit: Brit Gordon
Solo country artist and touring guitarist for Brett Eldredge & Chuck Wicks, Brandon Ray with his Collings SJ. Photo Credit: Brit Gordon
Versatile Miami based guitarist Aaron Lebos with his Collings Eastside LC. Photo Credit: Raja Izlyn Syahnaz
Versatile Miami based guitarist Aaron Lebos with his Collings Eastside LC. Photo Credit: Raja Izlyn Syahnaz
Up and coming singer-songwriter ZZ Ward with a Collings C10 Deluxe. Photo Credit: Craig Cox
Up and coming singer-songwriter ZZ Ward with a Collings C10 Deluxe. Photo Credit: Craig Cox
Guitar instructor and Grammy award winner Mark Hanson with his Collings OM2H. Photo Credit: Cherie Renae
Guitar instructor and Grammy award winner Mark Hanson with his Collings OM2H. Photo Credit: Cherie Renae
Swing guitar greats Dave Biller with his Collings I35 LC Deluxe and Whit Smith performing at Austin's legendary Continental Club.
Swing guitar greats Dave Biller with his Collings I35 LC Deluxe and Whit Smith performing at Austin's legendary Continental Club.
Matt Slusher and Tony Kamel of Wood and Wire with their Collings MF5 (#8) and Collings D1 A.
Matt Slusher and Tony Kamel of Wood and Wire with their Collings MF5 (#8) and Collings D1 A.
Texas guitarist Marvin Dykhuis with his Collings 290.
Texas guitarist Marvin Dykhuis with his Collings 290.
Acclaimed Austin guitarist Dave Biller alongside Texas bluesman Jimmy Vaughan with his Collings I35 LC Deluxe.
Acclaimed Austin guitarist Dave Biller alongside Texas bluesman Jimmy Vaughan with his Collings I35 LC Deluxe.
Singer-songwriter and educator Darden Smith with his Collings D3 Custom. Photo Credit: EpicPhotoJournalism
Singer-songwriter and educator Darden Smith with his Collings D3 Custom. Photo Credit: EpicPhotoJournalism
Award winning Australian guitarist and composer Pete Hawkes with his Collings SoCo Deluxe. Photo Credit: Phil Riley
Award winning Australian guitarist and composer Pete Hawkes with his Collings SoCo Deluxe. Photo Credit: Phil Riley
New York based Norwegian guitarist, composer, and educator Jostein Gulbrandsen playing his Collings Eastside LC with his trio. Photo Credit: Paul Friedman
New York based Norwegian guitarist, composer, and educator Jostein Gulbrandsen playing his Collings Eastside LC with his trio. Photo Credit: Paul Friedman
Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Pam Rose playing her Collings 0002H alongside Australian fingerstylist Tommy Emmanuel
Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Pam Rose playing her Collings 0002H alongside Australian fingerstylist Tommy Emmanuel
Sugar Hill recording artist Sarah Jarosz playing her Collings MF5 alongside David Grisman. Photo credit Jason Lombard.
Sugar Hill recording artist Sarah Jarosz playing her Collings MF5 alongside David Grisman. Photo credit Jason Lombard.
Dutch Blues Challenge award winning guitarist John Klaver performing with his Collings 290. Photo Credit: Yann Charles
Dutch Blues Challenge award winning guitarist John Klaver performing with his Collings 290. Photo Credit: Yann Charles
Guitarist and lead singer for Celtic Thunder Neil Byrne with his Collings OM3
Guitarist and lead singer for Celtic Thunder Neil Byrne with his Collings OM3
Mitch Watkins, guitarist for Leonard Cohen and Lyle Lovett performing with his Collings I-35 Deluxe. Photo Credit: Jana Miseva
Mitch Watkins, guitarist for Leonard Cohen and Lyle Lovett performing with his Collings I-35 Deluxe. Photo Credit: Jana Miseva
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
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
Acclaimed Texas singer-songwriter Sam Baker pictured with his Collings D2H SB L. Photo Credit: Chrislyn Lawrence
Acclaimed Texas singer-songwriter Sam Baker pictured with his Collings D2H SB L. Photo Credit: Chrislyn Lawrence
Guitarist Vinny Raniolo (Frank Vignola Quintet) in the stockyards with his Collings SJ Indian Cut. Photo Credit: Art Wachter
Guitarist Vinny Raniolo (Frank Vignola Quintet) in the stockyards with his Collings SJ Indian Cut. Photo Credit: Art Wachter
Nolan Wheeler of the Wheeler Brothers sporting a Collings UC1 ukulele. Photo Credit:Hattie Barham
Nolan Wheeler of the Wheeler Brothers sporting a Collings UC1 ukulele. Photo Credit:Hattie Barham
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
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
Wheeler Brothers' guitarist Danny Matthews on stage with his Collings I-35 Deluxe. Photo Credit: Josh Jones
Wheeler Brothers' guitarist Danny Matthews on stage with his Collings I-35 Deluxe. Photo Credit: Josh Jones
Rick Gordon back in 1977 with his early Collings acoustic believed to be the third guitar built by Bill Collings.
Rick Gordon back in 1977 with his early Collings acoustic believed to be the third guitar built by Bill Collings.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel with his Collings Eastside LC. Photo Credit: Christopher Durst
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel with his Collings Eastside LC. Photo Credit: Christopher Durst
Guitarist Bernie Petteway puts his Collings SoCo 16 LC through its paces.
Guitarist Bernie Petteway puts his Collings SoCo 16 LC through its paces.
Bill Frisell performs at the Village Vanguard in NYC with his Collings I-35 LC Deluxe. Photo Credit: Matthew Eisman
Bill Frisell performs at the Village Vanguard in NYC with his Collings I-35 LC Deluxe. Photo Credit: Matthew Eisman
Zac Brown with his Collings I-35 LC at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. Photo Credit: Kyle Rippey (Southern Reel)
Zac Brown with his Collings I-35 LC at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. Photo Credit: Kyle Rippey (Southern Reel)
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
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
Mandolin great Adam Steffey performs with The Boxcars with his Collings MT2. Photo Credit: Dean Hoffmeyer
Mandolin great Adam Steffey performs with The Boxcars with his Collings MT2. Photo Credit: Dean Hoffmeyer
The Lovin' Spoonful founder John Sebastian with his Collings 290. Photo Credit: Catherine Sebastian
The Lovin' Spoonful founder John Sebastian with his Collings 290. Photo Credit: Catherine Sebastian
Legendary guitarist/composer Bill Frisell at home with his Collings I35 LC and D1. Photo Credit: Monica Frisell
Legendary guitarist/composer Bill Frisell at home with his Collings I35 LC and D1. Photo Credit: Monica Frisell
British guitarist Chris Newman makes an appearance with his Collings 0002H. Photo Credit: John Price
British guitarist Chris Newman makes an appearance with his Collings 0002H. Photo Credit: John Price
Keith Urban on stage with his 2008 Collings 290.
Keith Urban on stage with his 2008 Collings 290.
JD Simo performs at Robert's Western World in Nashville with his with his Collings I-35 LC.
JD Simo performs at Robert's Western World in Nashville with his with his Collings I-35 LC.
Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Dekel Bor with his Collings I-35 Deluxe.
Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Dekel Bor with his Collings I-35 Deluxe.
Bob Schneider makes a guest appearance on the Rachael Ray Show with his Collings OM2H. Photo Credit: Rachael Ray
Bob Schneider makes a guest appearance on the Rachael Ray Show with his Collings OM2H. Photo Credit: Rachael Ray
James Valentine of Maroon 5 warms up during soundcheck with his Collings I-35 Deluxe
James Valentine of Maroon 5 warms up during soundcheck with his Collings I-35 Deluxe
Marcus Mumford (Collings MF5) and Ross Holmes (Collings D3) of Mumford and Sons. Photo Credit: Michele Ann
Marcus Mumford (Collings MF5) and Ross Holmes (Collings D3) of Mumford and Sons. Photo Credit: Michele Ann
Audley Freed (Black Crowes, Dixie Chicks, Trigger Hippy) performs in Nashville with his TV Yellow Collings 290.
Audley Freed (Black Crowes, Dixie Chicks, Trigger Hippy) performs in Nashville with his TV Yellow Collings 290.
Kerry Marx of the Grand Ole Opry house band performs with his rootbeer I-35 Deluxe.
Kerry Marx of the Grand Ole Opry house band performs with his rootbeer I-35 Deluxe.
Van Wilks performs with his custom Collings CL Deluxe at Threadgill's World Headquarters in Austin.
Van Wilks performs with his custom Collings CL Deluxe at Threadgill's World Headquarters in Austin.
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
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
2010 National Mandolin Champion Bryan McDowell with his first place prize - a custom inlaid Collings MF
2010 National Mandolin Champion Bryan McDowell with his first place prize - a custom inlaid Collings MF
Patrick Matera of the Katy Perry Band with his Collings CJ SB. Photo credit: Jeremy Berman
Patrick Matera of the Katy Perry Band with his Collings CJ SB. Photo credit: Jeremy Berman
Lyle Lovett performing with his 2008 D41 Baaa A Varnish SB. Photo credit: Gary Alter
Lyle Lovett performing with his 2008 D41 Baaa A Varnish SB. Photo credit: Gary Alter
Jim Lauderdale with his well worn 1994 Collings D2H A SB.
Jim Lauderdale with his well worn 1994 Collings D2H A SB.
Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore takes the stage with his Collings D2H.
Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore takes the stage with his Collings D2H.
Steve Twigger plays a Collings CJ Mh SB with Gaelic Storm at the Old Settler's Music Festival In Austin, TX.
Steve Twigger plays a Collings CJ Mh SB with Gaelic Storm at the Old Settler's Music Festival In Austin, TX.
Stephen Mougin of the Sam Bush Band playing his Collings D2H G .
Stephen Mougin of the Sam Bush Band playing his Collings D2H G .
Dave Walser of Beatlegras on stage with his Collings OM2H.
Dave Walser of Beatlegras on stage with his Collings OM2H.
Acclaimed Scottish mandolinist Dagger Gordon playing his Collings MT. Photo credit: Christine Martin (www.scotlandsmusic.com | www.playscottishmusic.com )
Acclaimed Scottish mandolinist Dagger Gordon playing his Collings MT. Photo credit: Christine Martin (www.scotlandsmusic.com | www.playscottishmusic.com )
Award winning songwriter Ryan Montbleau on stage with his OM2H Cut. Photo credit: Ryan Laurey
Award winning songwriter Ryan Montbleau on stage with his OM2H Cut. Photo credit: Ryan Laurey
International jazz sensation Kazumi Watanabe owns several Collings instruments including this CL Jazz.
International jazz sensation Kazumi Watanabe owns several Collings instruments including this CL Jazz.
Analise Gold of Gold Heart with her gloss top Collings MF
Analise Gold of Gold Heart with her gloss top Collings MF
Uwe Kruger in concert at the Tellspielhaus in Altdorf, Switzerland, with his Collings Collings D1 A Varnish. Photo credit: Skip Vetter.
Uwe Kruger in concert at the Tellspielhaus in Altdorf, Switzerland, with his Collings Collings D1 A Varnish. Photo credit: Skip Vetter.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lori McKenna with her Collings OM1. Photo credit: Nancy Giroux
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lori McKenna with her Collings OM1. Photo credit: Nancy Giroux
Ray Benson plays a Collings CJ Mh SB with western swing favorite Asleep at the Wheel .
Ray Benson plays a Collings CJ Mh SB with western swing favorite Asleep at the Wheel .
Conan O'Brien "on set" with his custom inlaid Collings SJ.
Conan O'Brien "on set" with his custom inlaid Collings SJ.
Lincoln Meyers of Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen plays a 1996 Collings CW Baaa A .
Lincoln Meyers of Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen plays a 1996 Collings CW Baaa A .
Lyle Lovett performs at The Tabernacle with his varnish D41 Baaa A SB. Photo Credit: Robb D. Cohen
Lyle Lovett performs at The Tabernacle with his varnish D41 Baaa A SB. Photo Credit: Robb D. Cohen
Dave Bruzza of Greensky Bluegrass flatpicks his Collings D2H at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. Photo Credit: Stephen Ide , Thirsty Lizards
Dave Bruzza of Greensky Bluegrass flatpicks his Collings D2H at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. Photo Credit: Stephen Ide , Thirsty Lizards
Jason Castro of American Idol fame makes an appearance with his Collings OM2H. Photo Credit: Betsy Castro
Jason Castro of American Idol fame makes an appearance with his Collings OM2H. Photo Credit: Betsy Castro
Zac Brown takes the stage with his Collings City Limits Jazz. Photo Credit: Jeff Skillings
Zac Brown takes the stage with his Collings City Limits Jazz. Photo Credit: Jeff Skillings
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
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 and Rich Brotherton on stage with a pair of Collings guitars. Photo Credit: Glen Rose
Robert Earl Keen and Rich Brotherton on stage with a pair of Collings guitars. Photo Credit: Glen Rose
Acclaimed Texas singer-songwriter Bruce Robison performs with his Collings OM2H . Photo Credit: Andrew Hettinger
Acclaimed Texas singer-songwriter Bruce Robison performs with his Collings OM2H . Photo Credit: Andrew Hettinger
Guitarist and producer Lars Haavard Haugen from the Norwegian Grammy Award winning band Hellbillies with his Collings I-35 . Photo Credit: Laila Vatn
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 (Collings D1) and David Grisman taking things to the next level. Photo Credit: Lauren Blair
Grant Gordy (Collings D1) and David Grisman taking things to the next level. Photo Credit: Lauren Blair
Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band performs with his Collings D1. Photo courtesy of Zachary D. Cash
Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band performs with his Collings D1. Photo courtesy of Zachary D. Cash
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.
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 "Tex" O'Brien on tour with his Collings SJ SB. Photo Credit: Aaron Bleyaert
Conan "Tex" O'Brien on tour with his Collings SJ SB. Photo Credit: Aaron Bleyaert
Bluegrass favorites Kenny and Amanda Smith with a pair of Collings D1 A's. Photo Credit: Glen Rose
Bluegrass favorites Kenny and Amanda Smith with a pair of Collings D1 A's. Photo Credit: Glen Rose
David Doucet of BeauSoleil with his 2005 Collings OM1 A at the Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival.
David Doucet of BeauSoleil with his 2005 Collings OM1 A at the Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival.
Jesse Cobb (MF5 Dlx V) and Andy Falco (D1 A) of The Infamous Stringdusters at Austin's Old Settler's Music Festival.
Jesse Cobb (MF5 Dlx V) and Andy Falco (D1 A) of The Infamous Stringdusters at Austin's Old Settler's Music Festival.
Cody Kilby (D2H A) and Alan Bartram of The Travelin' McCourys.
Cody Kilby (D2H A) and Alan Bartram of The Travelin' McCourys.
Two time Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale with his nicely played in Collings D2H A SB. Photo by Daley Hake
Two time Grammy Award winner Jim Lauderdale with his nicely played in Collings D2H A SB. Photo by Daley Hake
Fito of Spain's Fito & Fitipaldis with his Collings OM2H G.
Fito of Spain's Fito & Fitipaldis with his Collings OM2H G.
Alejandro Escovedo shares the limelight with his 2005 Collings CJ SB.
Alejandro Escovedo shares the limelight with his 2005 Collings CJ SB.
Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Dekel Bor with his Collings I-35 Deluxe.
Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Dekel Bor with his Collings I-35 Deluxe.
Robbie McIntosh on stage with John Mayer with his Collings 290
Robbie McIntosh on stage with John Mayer with his Collings 290
Songwriting legend Robert Earl Keen has played this custom inlaid Collings OM2H since 1996. Photo Credit: Peter Figen
Songwriting legend Robert Earl Keen has played this custom inlaid Collings OM2H since 1996. Photo Credit: Peter Figen
Jazz mandolinist Don Stiernberg with his 2003 Collings MF5. Photo Credit: Phil Goldman Photographic Design
Jazz mandolinist Don Stiernberg with his 2003 Collings MF5. Photo Credit: Phil Goldman Photographic Design
Billy Nershi of The String Cheese Incident with his Collings I-35
Billy Nershi of The String Cheese Incident with his Collings I-35
Tom Russell during a performance with his custom Collings OM2H. Photo credit: Paul Svenson
Tom Russell during a performance with his custom Collings OM2H. Photo credit: Paul Svenson
Thad Beckman's weapon of choice is a Collings D2H. Photo credit: Paul Svenson
Thad Beckman's weapon of choice is a Collings D2H. Photo credit: Paul Svenson
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
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 on stage with his Collings D1 A Varnish. Photo credit: Judy Sirota Rosenthal
David Bromberg on stage with his Collings D1 A Varnish. Photo credit: Judy Sirota Rosenthal
Leftover Salmon frontman Vince Herman with his Collings MF.
Leftover Salmon frontman Vince Herman with his Collings MF.
James Bowman of Against Me during a recording session with his Collings CL.
James Bowman of Against Me during a recording session with his Collings CL.
Craig Fuller and his Collings 01 with Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat. Photo Credit: Kevin Dingman
Craig Fuller and his Collings 01 with Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat. Photo Credit: Kevin Dingman
Ruth Moody of The Wailin' Jennys performs with her Collings D2H. Photo credit: Roger Liptrotl
Ruth Moody of The Wailin' Jennys performs with her Collings D2H. Photo credit: Roger Liptrotl
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule with her Collings Baby 2H. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule with her Collings Baby 2H. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett
Matt Wertz plays a tune for his four legged friend on his Collings 01 SB. Photo Credit: Micah Kandros
Matt Wertz plays a tune for his four legged friend on his Collings 01 SB. Photo Credit: Micah Kandros
Redd Volkaert with his custom Collings CL Deluxe. Not a bad looking dog, either! Photo Credit: Casey Woods Photography
Redd Volkaert with his custom Collings CL Deluxe. Not a bad looking dog, either! Photo Credit: Casey Woods Photography
Chris Tomlin performs with his custom Collings OM3 SB . Photo Credit: Daley Hake
Chris Tomlin performs with his custom Collings OM3 SB . Photo Credit: Daley Hake
Stephen Mougin and Sam Bush at the 2009 Newgrass Festival in Oakland, KY
KC Groves of Uncle Earl with her Collings MT2. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Dowdell
KC Groves of Uncle Earl with her Collings MT2. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Dowdell
Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band on stage with his Collings D1. Photo courtesy of Tim Benko
Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band on stage with his Collings D1. Photo courtesy of Tim Benko
Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues on stage with his Collings D3. Photo courtesy of Janet Colmenero.
Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues on stage with his Collings D3. Photo courtesy of Janet Colmenero.
Chris Newman and Steve Lockwood of the UK's Hot Lips and Chili Fingers put on an impressive show.
Chris Newman and Steve Lockwood of the UK's Hot Lips and Chili Fingers put on an impressive show.
Chris Smither with his 0002H Cut. Photo courtesy of Rick Patrick.
Chris Smither with his 0002H Cut. Photo courtesy of Rick Patrick.
Chris Traynor playing his Collings CL with former Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale. Photo courtesy of Chris Phelps.
Chris Traynor playing his Collings CL with former Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale. Photo courtesy of Chris Phelps.
Sugar Hill recording artist Sarah Jarosz with her 2003 Collings MF5. Photo courtesy of John Grubbs.
Sugar Hill recording artist Sarah Jarosz with her 2003 Collings MF5. Photo courtesy of John Grubbs.
Woody Platt of Steep Canyon Rangers is joined by Steve Martin on banjo. Photo courtesy of Gary Leonard.
Woody Platt of Steep Canyon Rangers is joined by Steve Martin on banjo. Photo courtesy of Gary Leonard.
Pete Townshend of The Who with his Collings OM3. Photo Courtesy: williamsnyderphotography.com
Pete Townshend of The Who with his Collings OM3. Photo Courtesy: williamsnyderphotography.com
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
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
Brand Carlile performs with her 01 SB for Women on a Roll, Santa Monica, CA. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett
Brand Carlile performs with her 01 SB for Women on a Roll, Santa Monica, CA. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett
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
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 of the Brandi Carlile band, backstage at The Broad Stage. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett
Tim Hanseroth of the Brandi Carlile band, backstage at The Broad Stage. Photo Credit: Sherry Rayn Barnett
Bryan Simpson of Cadillac Sky with his MF5 Varnish.
Bryan Simpson of Cadillac Sky with his MF5 Varnish.
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.
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 plays his SJ Indian Cutaway with Frank Vignola and Gary Mazzaroppi. Photo by David Deal/Big Attic Creative.
Vinny Raniolo plays his SJ Indian Cutaway with Frank Vignola and Gary Mazzaroppi. Photo by David Deal/Big Attic Creative.
Multi-instrumentalist James Nash of The Waybacks picks a Collings MT at the Four Corners Folk Festival
Multi-instrumentalist James Nash of The Waybacks picks a Collings MT at the Four Corners Folk Festival
Renowned fingerstyle guitarist Pete Huttlinger with his 1997 Collings OM1 Cut.
Renowned fingerstyle guitarist Pete Huttlinger with his 1997 Collings OM1 Cut.
Kym Warner of The Greencards in his prime. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Kym Warner of The Greencards in his prime. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Rodney Crowell pumps out a driving rhythm on his Collings C10. - Photo by Alan Messer
Rodney Crowell pumps out a driving rhythm on his Collings C10. - Photo by Alan Messer
Carol Young of The Greencards displays one of her many talents on a Collings MF5 V. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Carol Young of The Greencards displays one of her many talents on a Collings MF5 V. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Christopher Guest with his Collings MT2. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Christopher Guest with his Collings MT2. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Rob Teter and Phoebe Hunt of The Belleville Outfit in the midst of a high energy set. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Rob Teter and Phoebe Hunt of The Belleville Outfit in the midst of a high energy set. - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Jake Stargel of The Greencards knows his way around his Collings CJ Mh A SS - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Jake Stargel of The Greencards knows his way around his Collings CJ Mh A SS - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Chris Hillman picking Monroe-style bluegrass on his Collings MF5 Deluxe V - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Chris Hillman picking Monroe-style bluegrass on his Collings MF5 Deluxe V - Photo by Sherry Rayn Barnett
Herb Pedersen with his Collings D1 A - Photo Credits: Taurus Corporation
Herb Pedersen with his Collings D1 A - Photo Credits: Taurus Corporation
Brad Whitford of Aerosmith plays his Collings City Limits Deluxe on the big screen - Photo by Greg Howard
Brad Whitford of Aerosmith plays his Collings City Limits Deluxe on the big screen - Photo by Greg Howard
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
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 digs into her Collings MF5 during a jam with Alex Hargraves (fiddle) and Sam Grisman (bass) at the Old Settlers Music Festival.
Sarah Jarosz digs into her Collings MF5 during a jam with Alex Hargraves (fiddle) and Sam Grisman (bass) at the Old Settlers Music Festival.
Legendary Texas songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker's weapon of choice is a sunburst Collings CJ. Photo by Rick Patrick.
Legendary Texas songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker's weapon of choice is a sunburst Collings CJ. Photo by Rick Patrick.
Andy Falco plays his Collings D1 A with the Infamous Stringdusters at the Old Settlers Music Festival in Austin, TX.
Andy Falco plays his Collings D1 A with the Infamous Stringdusters at the Old Settlers Music Festival in Austin, TX.
Lyle Lovett with his Collings CJ SB. Photo credits: Michael Wilson
Lyle Lovett with his Collings CJ SB. Photo credits: Michael Wilson