Well, I'm sure looking forward to it. If it sounds like I think it will, it should serve as a fantastic compliment to my D1A, both tonally and visually.

Collings are expensive. Collings bursts are expensive. I like Collings by far better than any other make, and if you're going to drop $3k + on a guitar, for me $500 more for what I really really want is fine. I wish it were less, but I haven't found the right one with the right neck used.

totally agree with you. Those bursts take some doing, they are the best in the buisness. It is not just a matter of spraying, I believe they rub back and blend the laquers. I would pay whatever it takes for a good burst. You only have to see some of Martins effort to see how excellent Collings are, and I'm saying that despite owning a Martin with 1935 sunburst which I love. Over here in England the dealers never seem to order sunburst Collings , I don't think they feel we would swallow the price.

Smaller luthiers and manufacturers who do not
have the volume of say Martin, Taylor or such
have to depend on extras to upcharge and make
some extra profit as they have to be competitive
on the basic guitar and the only chance to make up for those higher costs per unit is through the higher cost extras like cuts and shaded tops and custom features we all take for granted.

That said. Collings tops are often extraordinary and high quality is always
worth extra . Think of it as art and the sting
goes away soon.

Those of us who cotton to bursts are often going
to buy one just because of the perfect SB as much as any other reason as long as the guitar
sounds good as well, a burst that is extra sharp will make me pull the trigger quicker.
Not all burst are created equal by any means and
a good one is worth something to some of us.

D-red,

I'm terribly finicky about SB styles and this D2HSB at Maple Street is exactly what I am looking for. Do you if this was ordered in any special way? Such as dark SB style? Thanks, PJ

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Originally posted by PJ:
D-red,

I'm terribly finicky about SB styles and this D2HSB at Maple Street is exactly what I am looking for. Do you if this was ordered in any special way? Such as dark SB style? Thanks, PJ

I hear you, I'm finicky as well. I don't know if it was special, but I'm sure Maple Street can answer that for you. I think it's a standard dark burst.

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Originally posted by Stixx:
Smaller luthiers and manufacturers who do not
have the volume of say Martin, Taylor or such
have to depend on extras to upcharge and make
some extra profit as they have to be competitive
on the basic guitar and the only chance to make up for those higher costs per unit is through the higher cost extras like cuts and shaded tops and custom features we all take for granted.

That said. Collings tops are often extraordinary and high quality is always
worth extra . Think of it as art and the sting
goes away soon.

Those of us who cotton to bursts are often going
to buy one just because of the perfect SB as much as any other reason as long as the guitar
sounds good as well, a burst that is extra sharp will make me pull the trigger quicker.
Not all burst are created equal by any means and
a good one is worth something to some of us.

I'm fairly sure Martin charges more for their bursts as well, at least they list for my at my local shop, and frankly, I'm not a fan of their work. I think collings has set the bar incredibly high in this dept.

The D2HSB arrived tonight. UPS drama, but all fixed now.

Oh. My. GAWD.

Gorgeous looks and tone. It's perfect.

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Originally posted by d-red:

quote:

Originally posted by Stixx:
Smaller luthiers and manufacturers who do not
have the volume of say Martin, Taylor or such
have to depend on extras to upcharge and make
some extra profit as they have to be competitive
on the basic guitar and the only chance to make up for those higher costs per unit is through the higher cost extras like cuts and shaded tops and custom features we all take for granted.

That said. Collings tops are often extraordinary and high quality is always
worth extra . Think of it as art and the sting
goes away soon.

Those of us who cotton to bursts are often going
to buy one just because of the perfect SB as much as any other reason as long as the guitar
sounds good as well, a burst that is extra sharp will make me pull the trigger quicker.
Not all burst are created equal by any means and
a good one is worth something to some of us.

I'm fairly sure Martin charges more for their bursts as well, at least they list for my at my local shop, and frankly, I'm not a fan of their work. I think collings has set the bar incredibly high in this dept.

I hear you Dred, I used to feel the ssame. It
seems though I now have more Martins than Collings by a large margin perhaps because
make more models of intersting shapes and wood
or whatever . As for SB's no one beats the Collings and I can't recall ever seeing a dud

My favorite though is their violin like Mandolin
flame bursts. They are truly works of art.

That said a recent om martin sunburst made me
realize even a blind squirrel gets a nut now
and then and I have one coming soon that rivals
anything I have seen before. Absolutely stunning.

Consistency is the name of the game though and
it wont be easy beating the Collings burst in
that department. Tobacco burst on Martins is the
only competition they have at the moment. I'd put my D18BE SB and recent OM 28EC SB up to any.

Congrats by the way on that guitar, our own Ricks has its older sister and that one is my
favorite so far . You guys should hook up at the Summer Namm show if your going and compare
notes. LOL