Collings D1 or Collings 01E?

[ecsong187]

Been doing a lot of research and these two models are giving me some serious GAS! They are in the same price range as the Martin HD28V I was looking at, but something about these Collings guitars are unique.
So I like the Collings D1 for it's dread look and sound/feel
BUT the 01E is beautiful and the sunburst is stunning. Also loved the way this thing played/sounded.
So I'm looking for advice. I play a lot of chords like old Hank Williams, but also do a fair amount of fingerpicking.
Would one work better than the other?
I really like the 01E, but am afraid it will look too small and look like a toy on a bigger guy like me.
The HD28V is slowly getting left behind. haha. Would never have found these guitars without this forum.
Thanks
Edwin

[SlopeD]

I'd choose, and did choose, the D1.

There's only so much you can do with a 0 sized body, but no limits on the dread.

And if you're strumming and picking the 0 won't make you happy in the long run. Heck an OM couldn't make me happy!

There's a D1 in the classifieds now for an excellent price.

[ecsong187]

Thanks! I think my dream would be the D1 in SB. haha
Thanks
Edwin

[TaylorKoaFan]

There are some small shop builders (like Collings, I would suspect) whose OM's can handle some serious strumming. However, if what you want is a dreadnought, than an O or an OM won't fulfill you- get a D.
I love the OM body style, personally. It can handle such a wide variety of playing (as can a D) but with a more comfortable body to play.

[ecsong187]

I think I'm going to give the 01 another chance. I am usually a dread guy, but I really dig the better contoured body and the SB finish.
Thanks
Edwin

[SlopeD]

Originally Posted by ecsong187

Thanks! I think my dream would be the D1 in SB. haha
Thanks
Edwin

That was my dream, but never found one so I got the natural D1, it's amazing.