NGD: Collings 0002H - 2009

[Arjan1961]

Today i got my 2009 Collings 0002H, had it setup and put some DR Sunbeam strings (lights)on the guitar. Sound is amazing and a joy to play. Traded this guitar for a Huss & Dalton DM, could not get used to the sound of the Huss. The Collings to my ears is warm and a whole different guitar.
Almost impossible to make a decent picture with it shinning so pretty
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[Kerbie]

Beautiful... that's a keeper! The 0002H is a very versatile guitar. Hope you enjoy.

[hairpuller]

Beautiful! That one has rosewood b&s, right?
scott

[6L6]

If i could only own one guitar, it would be a Collings.

Enjoy your super axe!

Collings currently in my stash:

'99 Collings D-1
'13 Collings D2H
'14 Collings D2HA

[Arjan1961]

Originally Posted by hairpuller

Beautiful! That one has rosewood b&s, right?
scott

Yes it has rosewood back and sides and nice aged top. Never had a 12 fret before but is is very playable . Just tried it with a Charmed Life 0.9 plectrum but this Collings is loud!

[Silly Moustache]

Hi, the second Collings I bought after my DS2h (12 fret dread) in 1999 was a 0002h - 2003 model.

the 000 and the dread (like your ex-DM) is a very different guitar.
I bought my 000 in order to play Jimmie Rodgers songs, i.e. similar shape to his guitars.

I gig with my Collings dreads, but found that my 000 did not suit my rather heavy flat-picking style when performing, but still love it.

The 1 & 13/16" nut width is perfect for me and the scale is the same as my dreads ( 25.5") and with lighter strings (of course) and the very slightly narrower string spacing (2 & 5/16").
The Dreads are wonderfully responsive instruments but the 000 is ideal for fingerpicking (IMHO)

This might be of interest.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by 6L6

If i could only own one guitar, it would be a Collings.

Enjoy your super axe!

Yeah, me too!

[Arjan1961]

I traded it for mainly fingerstyle and the responce with the lightest touch is amazing.

[golfreggie]

Originally Posted by 6L6

If i could only own one guitar, it would be a Collings.

Enjoy your super axe!

As a guy who is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new Collings D1t that is great to hear. One of these days I suppose I may whittle down to just one guitar, but not something I would want to do. But your comment speaks volumes as to your high opinion. The few I have had a chance to try out in the retail store have sounded really great. To the OP, enjoy your new beauty!

[BrunoBlack]

That’s a great guitar. The thing I love about Collings is the consistent dedication to build quality, playability and complete balanced tone. They are tough to beat. Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your guitar.

[Rev Roy]

Gorgeous! Congrats!

[zmf]

Congrats! I came within a frog's bottom of buying that Collings model when I was hunting for an 000 12-fret.

[Arjan1961]

What made you not to choose the Collings?

[hairpuller]

I just picked up a '05 Collings 0003 MhG. Now the search for the right strings!
scott

[Arjan1961]

Originally Posted by hairpuller

I just picked up a '05 Collings 0003 MhG. Now the search for the right strings!
scott

Yeah right, got the Sunbeam on now but got some tips to put J16 on for even better result. For now i will try the Sunbeam for a week or 2