The square-shouldered 14-fret dreadnought is the most popular steel-string acoustic guitar body shape in the world. While Collings is certainly not the only company to build them, they bring a new tonal clarity to the depth and warmth usually associated with such a large, deep-bodied guitar. Although its bass response makes the dreadnought ideal for vocal accompaniment, Collings versions are also often employed by bluegrass flatpickers who must compete with inherently louder instruments such as banjos and fiddles.
This guitar is loaded with upgrades... although it's technically a Collings D3A, it is essentially an upgraded D1A, with both visual and sonic options added. The Adirondack Spruce top is beautifully finished in a western shaded sunburst. This makes the dreadnought instantly eye catching and it sure stands out from the crowd!
The bracing has been upgraded to Adirondack Spruce. Adirondack bracing gives the guitar that much more power, as it stiffens the top considerably. Clarity is another added benefit to this style of bracing... adding an entirely new level of definition to your notes.
The tongue brace was also left out of this guitar. The tongue brace was never present in the early Martin's we have grown to love. Martin added the brace in an attempt to fix some issues they were having with cracking, but the years have shown that their problems stemmed from other issues and many people now prefer to leave this brace off of the guitar. This allows the upper bout to resonate more freely, adding an additional level of responsiveness to the instrument.
A 1 3/4" nut width and long dot pattern inlays complete the package on this incredible instrument. The tone is especially balanced with lots of power and clarity, and a great low end as well.
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Specifications:
- Top: Adirondack Spruce
- Back and Sides: Mahogany
- Scale: 25 1/2"
- Nut Width: 1 3/4"
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Bridge: Ebony
- Bracing: Pre-War Scalloped
- Headstock Shape: Solid
- Headstock Overlay: Rosewood
- Headstock Inlay: Collings Logo
- Tuners: Gold Waverly
- Inlays: Long Dots
- Rosette: Abalone
- Purfling: Black/white wood strip
- Body Binding: Ivoroid
- Fretboard Binding: Ivoroid
- Headstock Binding: Ivoroid
- Backstrip: Multi-color mosaic
- Pickguard: Tortoise Style
- Nut Material: Bone
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: Ebony
- Frets To Body: 14
- Case: Hardshell Case Included
- Western Shaded Sunburst
- Adirondack Bracing
- No Tongue Brace
- List Price: $6400
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: adirondack bracing, adirondack spruce, collings, d3a, dreadnought, mahogany, no tongue brace, sunburst, western, western shaded
