Acoustics

I first met Bill Collings in the 1980's while at the Austin Guitar Show. He was a great guy with an obvious love of vintage instruments. He built some of the finest instruments I've ever seen. I was in the vintage business at that time, and had played Loar F-5's and such. I could not believe how his mandolins held up against those. It changed my whole view on new versus old. We have a good one for you fine folks: a second hand Collings MF Mandolin. This instrument is gorgeous, with a glossy honey amber finish on the top, and satin finish on the back and sides. The upgraded Ivoroid body binding is a really nice touch that really goes well with the finish; much classier looking than the standard tortoise shell. The fingerboard is ebony and the bound pickguard is ebony. It's close to mint condition, showing only the slightest hints of being payed. The only thing notable about the condition is a dark spot on the back of the instrument near the base of the neck and scroll, where it has some discoloration caused by the stand it sat in. This of course is purely cosmetic and doesn't change the sound or stability of the instrument. The frets are perfect. The tone is amazing. With a fully carved Adirondack spruce top and maple back and sides, the MF is built with the same quality construction as Collings' fully-appointed models. This instrument produces the rich, woody tone that one would expect from a professional quality mandolin, at an affordable price. I love the amber finish; it gives it a very elegant look. This one is a keeper. You are going to love it. Comes with original TKL hard case.

Upgrade's on this model include: Gloss finish top, Ivoroid body binding, and bound ebony pickguard.

New retail price for this mandolin with its upgrades is now $5550 with a street discount price of $4995. Grab this one for way less.

You like big necks? You like wide necks? You like 12-fret, slot-head dreadnoughts? Step right in, you've come to the right place. We have a 2011 Larrivee SD 60, This is one fine guitar. 12-fret, slot-head, dreadnought with herringbone inlay. It shows very light playing; condition is a strong excellent plus. The neck is 1 7/8" at the nut, making this a fine finger picking guitar. It has a Sitka spruce top, rosewood back and sides, with pyramid bridge. There is no fret wear. The electronics work fine. It's a great guitar with awesome tone. Comes with original case.

Incredible example of a Custom Bourgeois OM. Featuring a European Spruce top, and goregous Brazilian Rosewood back/sides. Excellent condition, with only some very fine playing wear; mostly below the soundhole. Neck is straight and true. Frets show no signs of wear at all. Plays perfectly. Comes with original deluxe hardshell case.

Spectacular sounding Bourgeois Country Boy OM with Adirondack Spruce top, and Mahogany back/sides. Excellent condition, with only some very fine wear on the pickguard area. Neck is straight and true. Frets show no signs of wear at all. Plays wonderfully. Comes with original deluxe hardshell case.

This is a stunning Goodall Rosewood Concert Jumbo, with an amazing Bear-claw Sitka Spruce Top. Gorgeous, deep, piano-like tone in guitar-form. Plays spectacularly. Neck is straight and true. Frets show almost no wear. Excellent condition. Some light playing wear/surface polish scratches. Mostly things you would have to get up really close to notice. It would cost $6500 to rebuild this guitar today. A true stunner.

Top: Aged Tone Sitka Spruce
Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: Long
Rosette: Black/White Vintage
Body Binding: Ivoroid
Purfling: Vintage Herringbone w/ Back
Backstrip: Zipper
Head Shape: Square Head
Head Veneer: Ziricote
Head Inlay: Bourgeois Logo MOP
Fretboard Wood: 14 Fret Ebony
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Fretboard Binding: Black
Pickguard: Celluloid
Bridge: 2 5/16 Ebony Traditional
Tuners: Waverly Nickel
Bridge Pins: Ivoroid w/ Black Dots
Case: Hardshell

Top: Aged Tone Sitka Spruce
Back/Sides: Mahogany
Scale Length: Long
Rosette: Wood Rings
Body Binding: Tortoise Shell
Purfling: Black/Maple Top Border
Backstrip: Black Line
Head Shape: Square Head
Head Veneer: Ziricote
Head Inlay: Bourgeois Logo MOP
Fretboard Wood: 14 Fret Ebony
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Fretboard Inlay: Short Pattern Vintage Dots
Fretboard Binding: Black
Pickguard: Celluloid
Bridge: 2 5/16 Ebony Traditional
Tuners: Waverly Nickel
Bridge Pins: Ebony Pins
Case: Hardshell

This Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio sounds as beautiful as it looks! Made in 2013. It is in excellent condition, showing only minimal cometic wear. The neck is straight and true. The neck has been Plek'd for consistency in playability and feel with action that is low and fast. The rosewood back and sides provide a beautiful low-end balance as well as great projection and sustain. The all-mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard further add to the rich, balanced tone. Adding further aesthetic appeal, the neck features mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. This really is an all around great guitar, perfect for the stage or studio.

This custom Larrivee OM was inspired by the Harmony H-169 American; as used by Buck Owens, Ryan Adams, Joe Bonamassa, Pat Smear, and many others. This is a basically a Larrivee OM with a satin Red, White, and Blue finish. I certainly do not mean to disparage the fine Harmony guitars made in the late 60's, but let's just say this guitar actually sounds and plays spectacularly; without the tuning or intonation issues associated with many of those Harmony guitars. And all for a price that's a lot less than a vintage Harmony. The tone is very lively, with great character and balance. Great playability, and the fit and finish are just a given with Larrivee. This one also has the looks that will blow everyone away. Get on stage with it, and this guitar should turn some heads. You will certainly love how it sounds. It has engraved, open-back tuners, stars on the headstock, maple wood binding, spruce top, and mahogany back and sides. We've sold a lot of Larrivee guitars, and this may just be the coolest one we've ever seen. This guitar is the real deal.

The Traditional or "T" Series guitars reflect Bill Collings' return to his guitar making roots and offer a new tonal variation on the distinctive Collings sound. Each T Series guitar is built using animal protein glue and a very thin all nitrocellulose lacquer finish, making them exceptionally dynamic and responsive. Bracing and tone woods are adjusted for weight and thickness to create a voicing characterized by warm, rounded highs and a present low midrange, while retaining a quick attack and strong projection. Each Traditional series guitar will come with a handmade lightweight Collings case designed and built in the Collings shop. The pairing of these new Traditional guitars and cases makes for a combination of old world quality and aesthetic that is unprecedented among instruments available today.

Master Redwood Top
East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Abalone Rosette
Diamond Fretboard Inlays
Custom Shallow Neck Profile
25.5" Scale Length
1.75" Nut Width
Gotoh 510 Gold Mini Tuners w/ Mini Ebony Buttons
Curly Koa Body & Headstock Binding
Ebony Fretboard
Ebony Fretboard Binding
Ebony Peghead Veneer, Bridge & End Pins
Bone Nut & Saddle
Mahogany Satin Finish Neck
Clear Pickguard
Ameritage Case w/ Humidity Control