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Old 02-26-2022, 11:51 AM
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Smile Collings SJ - Panamanian RW/German *with 7 day trial*

Offering with 7 day trial period. Please inquire about this.

I thought maybe I am asking too much for this guitar, but lately seeing what some people are asking for their Collings guitars, I'm not thinking that at all. People can be asking $5K + for spec woods with no sunburst.

This is a really great guitar, you must play to fully appreciate. I think this a deal considering it is near mint condition with very little (if any) playwear on any facet of the guitar body, frets, neck, etc. Like getting a new guitar but without the Collings Warrantee.

***Price drop to $6,100 plus shipping***.

I've considered a price drop again so I could just stop mulling over whether I should just keep it or let it go. It is difficult for me to sell for much less given the overall condition (near mint with no visible wear) and the way it really sounds... I had it on the tone traveler recently for 10 days and it came back sounding absolutely stellar. The Panamanian Rosewood is on par with any rosewood (including Brazilian) that I've experienced on any guitar in terms of aesthetics and sound quality with the German spruce top.

Might consider trade for Collings acoustic with 1 3/4" nut width.

This guitar is mint condition and really something special. It was started in December of 2016 and finished in 2017, however I bought it new from Down Home Guitars in 2020. Back in 2016 the upgrade for Panamanian was $1,500 but I'm positive it would be more today. Other upgrades include the German Spruce top, Adirondack Pre-War scalloped X bracing, Abalone Rosette, and sunburst finish. Includes a Collings branded TLK case.

I would first say that German spruce/(any rosewood) Collings are really the sweet spot of their instrument line. Their build geometry really seem to like that combination. In the SJ body size, you get a breathe and depth that make it perfect for finger style. Please PM me for more pics.

Scale length 25.5"
Nut Width. 1 11/16"
String Spacing 2 3/16"

See Reverb pictures and detailed description here:

https://reverb.com/item/34866901-col...pruce-sunburst

New Video from May 7th 2022... no Fxs except Limiting.. new strings are D'Addario XS Lights




Video clip of the guitar recorded without any FXs.



Also, found a video clip I did back in September 2021 using a really nice Don Ross tuning DACDAD which I really like from one of his first compositions, "Afraid to Dance". My clip is nothing like that, but I like the tuning ;-)

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Old 02-26-2022, 12:16 PM
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I've personally dealt with Kenny on a guitar sale and he is good to go (and a very accomplished player too).

GLWS partner.
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Old 02-26-2022, 12:22 PM
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Coming from a collings guy….drool
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Old 02-26-2022, 02:56 PM
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I've personally dealt with Kenny on a guitar sale and he is good to go (and a very accomplished player too).

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+1 to what brencat said. You can buy with confidence from Kenny. Great looking and sounding Collings SJ, Good luck with your sale.
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Old 02-27-2022, 10:56 AM
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Thanks for all the votes of confidence. This is a good one!
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Kenny is a gem of a guy. He knows his Collings, too. Sounds great, looks great. Fabulous!
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Old 03-05-2022, 12:12 PM
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I was on the hunt for a Collings SJ for a while. Saw this and your Koa SJ over on Reverb. Stunning guitars.
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Old 03-23-2022, 11:03 AM
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Still available, great instrument.
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Old 03-23-2022, 11:09 AM
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Forgot to ask earlier, Kenny —

What strings do you have on in that vid?
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Old 03-23-2022, 03:18 PM
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Strings are Martin authentic SP light gauge with .013 and .017 on top. I now consider these my “baseline” strings from which I start with on any acoustic.
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Old 03-27-2022, 08:14 AM
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This one is still here... considering offers or trades...
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Incredible guitar and very minty!
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Old 04-21-2022, 09:19 AM
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this one is still available.
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Old 04-25-2022, 09:52 AM
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Still available and working on getting a few more videos to showcase the guitar with new strings.
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Wish I had the budget available for this one. One of the best looking (and no doubt sounding) guitars on the forum. Good luck!

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