Collings D1 Guitar with No Tongue Brace and Adirondack Braces Pre-Owned 2011 ID-10401

Collings D1

Collings D1

Collings brings new clarity to the depth and warmth associated with large, deep-bodied dreadnought guitars. The bass response makes the dreadnought ideal for vocal accompaniment, however, Collings D1 Series Mahogany dreads are employed by some of the busiest bluegrass flatpickers in the business, such as Andy Falco of the Stringdusters and Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band.

This Collings D1 features a Sitka Spruce top. Sitka is ideal for players who find Adirondack Red Spruce too punchy, bright, and stiff - but do not want to sacrifice on clarity. Sitka Spruce is a versatile topwood that accentuates the warm round aspects of the guitar's tone. The top end is sweet and crisp; with a driving, focused midrange and low-end. It strums with the best of them, but has a neck that flatpicks beautifully across the board. The Mahogany back and sides keep your lead lines clear and distinct, just like the classic flatpicking recordings we've grown to love from players like Clarence White, Doc Watson, and Norman Blake.

This guitar is also incredibly balanced in it's frequency response. Notes are rich and full all the way up and down the neck. The midrange and high-end sparkle will cut through any studio or on-stage mix with ease. The lows are balanced, defined, well rounded, and never boomy.

This Collings D1 features Adirondack braces, and no tongue brace. Adirondack braces are thinner and lighter making the guitar much more resonant and open.

As people search for the mythical tone of old guitars, the tongue brace comes into scrutiny. Martin added the tongue brace in 1940 and it has become standard every since. The absence of a tongue brace frees the top to allow enhanced vibration and results in a richer, fuller, tone with more low end resonance.

This is a great feature for players who may be looking for a compromise between the mahogany and rosewood dreadnoughts. It is speculated that Martin added the brace to prevent top cracking, but the years have proven this to have been unnecessary and actually decreases resonation.

This Collings D1 Guitar with No Tongue Brace and Adirondack Braces Pre-Owned 2011 is In Excellent Condition with some light scratches on the belly of the guitar as well as one very small ding which was to small to capture in the photos.

This guitar offers a unique smokey aroma, for all you cigar afficianados. Comes with a few select Hondurans... Enjoy with your favorite bourbon!

Includes Original Hardshell Case.

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Specifications:

Shipping Weight: 68

Serial: 18313

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Back Wood: Mahogany

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Scale: 25 1/2"

Bracing: Custom: Adirondack Braces

Inlays: Dots

Rosette: B/W/B/W

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Fretboard: Ebony

Nut Material: Bone

Saddle Material: Bone

Saddle Spacing: 2 3/16"

Bridge: Ebony

Bridge Pins: Black

Tuners: Nickel Waverly

Purfling: B/W/B/W

Body Binding: Tortoise

Pickguard: Tortoise Style

Backstrip: Walnut Style 1

Headstock Shape: Solid

Headstock Overlay: Ebony Veneer

Headstock Inlay: Collings Logo

Frets To Body: 14

Neck Profile: Modified V neck profile

Body Depth: 4 7/8"

Lower Bout Width: 15 5/8"

Body Length: 20"

Total Length: 40 1/4"

Case: Hardshell Case Included

Misc. 1: Custom: No Tongue Brace