Collings DS1
Item: CODS1
The Collings DS1 is based on the original 12-fret dreadnought shape, first designed as an oversized Hawaiian guitar almost a century ago . They have retained the shape and wide neck with slotted headstock from that bygone era, but their 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 flat picked or played finger style, these guitars have lots of headroom and the wide dynamic range invites everything from mellow accompaniment to biting leads.
This particular DS1 has all that you would expect from a 12 fret dreadnought guitar. The clarity between each string when finger picked is as bold and rich as anything you would ever want to hear. While the low end is extremely tight and loud it does not overpower this extremely balanced sounding instrument.
Serial# 20353
Model Year 2012
Collings DS1
Features:
- Select Sitka Spruce Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Tortoise-style Binding
- Simple Walnut Backstrip
- Pre-war Scalloped Bracing
- 25 1/2" Scale Length
- 1 13/16" Nut Width
- Black/white Wood Nitrate Strip Rosette
- Tortoise-style Pickguard
- High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard and Belly Bridge
- Slotted Peghead with Ebony Overlay
- Inlaid Collings Logo
- Inlaid Dot Fingerboard Markers
- Fully Adjustable Truss Rod
- Bone Nut and Drop-in Saddle
- Ebony Bridge Pins and End Pin
- Nickel Waverly Slot-Head Tuners
Includes:
- Collings Deluxe Hard Shell Case