Bman's Blues Report

This is the original 12-fret dreadnought shape, first designed as an oversized Hawaiian guitar almost a century ago. We've retained the shape and wide neck with slotted headstock from that bygone era, but our DS models are thoroughly modern guitars with a unique sound all their own. The longer body, with the bridge closer to the center of the lower bout, delivers an open, airy tone with smoothness and warmth not typically found in modern, 14-fret dreadnoughts. Whether flatpicked or played fingerstyle, these guitars have lots of headroom and the wide dynamic range invites everything from mellow accompaniment to biting leads. Features Include: Select Sitka spruce East Indian rosewood back and sides Grained ivoroid binding Black/white wood strip purfling Multi-color mosaic back strip Select abalone rosette Pre-war scalloped bracing Tortoise-style pickguard High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish Mahogany neck Bound fingerboard and double bo...

Based on guitars first introduced around the same time as the OM, the Collings C10 is a leaner alternative, with the narrow waist and small upper bout resulting in a precise, focused response. Of all our acoustic models, the C10 is perhaps the easiest for electric guitarists to adapt to, thanks in part to the more rounded neck profile. The small oval neck heel is ideally suited to the optional cutaway, which allows unrestricted access to the upper frets. With its unique shape and asymmetrical headstock's lines echoed in the curvilinear pickguard, C10 models offer a welcome alternative for those who find that most small acoustic guitars look too much alike. Features Include: Select Sitka spruce East Indian Rosewood back and sides Grained Ivoroid bindings w/ black nitrate purflings Matching Ivoroid Rosette Pre-war scalloped bracing Tortoise-style pickguard High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish Mahogany neck Double-bound fingerboard and peghead ...