R.I.P. Bill Collings
 

R.I.P. Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and employees.


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He had been battling cancer. I really hate to hear that... very sad news. :cry:

Really? I met him year before last here in Exeter. R.I.P.

Very sad news!

Are you kidding me? Really, Bill Collings is gone??

I had no idea he was sick. Wow, really sad news...

I didn't know either. Very big shock!

It's up on the Collings aweb Page http://www.collingsguitars.com

Big loss indeed. His battle with cancer has been public. Too soon gone. Thank you Bill.

RIP Bill Collings
 

He passed away yesterday, according to the Collings FB page. RIP, Bill.

Pat

I knew he'd been ill but this is still a shock. R.I.P. Mr. Collings your legacy is assured by the incredible craftsmanship of the instruments you designed and built. Condolences to the Collings family.

Collings
 

This generation's Great American guitar builder

This is incredibly sad. I own more Collings guitars than I know what to do with and Bill's values and philosophies shined through in all of them. He elevated the craft and the business in so many ways. Rest in peace.

Very sad news I love Bill's guitars RIP.

Whoa. Sad to hear of his loss.

Don't know of any other builder who achieved his level of excellence across so many instruments. Flat top guitars, arch top guitars, electric guitars, mandolins, the Waterloo line, even ukes. Tremendous loss.

His guitars were so beautiful. He will be missed but his work will live on for generations yet to come.