We are proud to offer a beautiful example of the Collings hand varnished finish work. Collings dreadnoughts are interpretations of the fabled Martin dreadnoughts from the 1930s and 1940s. Like most Collings, this guitar has a wonderful volume and resonance, but also a certain subtle sweetness. The custom Adirondack Red Spruce top brings a more complex overtone. Coupled with the mahogany sides and back, the resulting guitar brings a rich fullness of tone that retains clarity at all dynamic levels.
The luthiers at Collings use an alkyd resin varnish on their varnish finished mandolins and guitars. It does not have the sheen or gloss of lacquer, but has a deeper looking luster like early oil varnishes from the 1800s or the early Loar instruments. The process takes a lot more time, both in application and drying, and is certainly not conducive to volume production. The difference in tone, however, make up for this. The varnish creates a faster response with deeper and warmer treble, and a greater overall dynamic range. Putting tonal differences into words has always been challenging, so our best advice is to get one in your hands and let it speak for itself. We think you'll be pleasantly suprised.
(For more information on varnish finishing, see the letter included in the detail pictures.)
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This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: adirondack spruce, collings, d1a, dreadnought, mahogany, varnish
