The Collings Legacy: An Obsession with Quality
Founded by Bill Collings in Austin, Texas, in the late 1970s, the Collings guitar company has spent decades setting the benchmark for high-end acoustic instruments. Bill's philosophy was simple: build guitars that are structurally and aesthetically perfect, with a voice that is exceptionally clear, balanced, and articulate.
Today, the small team of master luthiers at Collings continues to honor his legacy. They do not mass-produce guitars; instead, they hand-select and hand-voice every single top and bracing pattern to match the unique density of the wood, ensuring that every Collings acoustic guitar that leaves their workshop is a unique masterpiece.
Explore Iconic Collings Acoustic Models
The Collings D2H (Dreadnought)
The ultimate bluegrass and rhythm powerhouse. The Collings D2H features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides. It delivers a massive, room-filling projection, deep bass response, and warm midrange punch, making it the gold standard for flatpickers and singer-songwriters who demand authoritative volume and clarity.
The Collings OM2H (Orchestra Model)
The fingerstyle player's dream. The Collings OM2H features a smaller, highly comfortable Orchestra body shape. With its exceptional note definition, balanced frequency response, and highly sensitive touch dynamics, the OM2H is the perfect tool for intricate fingerstyle arrangements, studio recording, and solo performances.
The Collings CJ (Collings Jumbo)
A refined take on the classic slope-shoulder jumbo. The Collings CJ delivers a warm, woody, and highly focused bass response with a sweet treble chime. It is an incredibly versatile instrument that handles heavy strumming and delicate fingerpicking with equal grace.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting"—especially when it comes to rare, handcrafted instruments of this caliber. A boutique acoustic guitar is a living, breathing piece of wood, and its playability is highly sensitive to setup.
Every single Collings acoustic guitar that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, neck relief, nut slots, and saddle height to ensure your new Collings plays effortlessly and sounds spectacular straight out of the box.
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No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
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1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
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Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
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Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are Collings acoustic guitars so expensive?
Collings guitars are handcrafted in highly limited quantities in Texas using the world's finest, hand-selected tonewoods. Every single top is hand-voiced by a master luthier to optimize its resonance and dynamic range. This meticulous, time-consuming process results in an instrument of unparalleled build quality, playability, and tonal complexity that holds its value exceptionally well.
What is the difference between the Collings D2H and OM2H?
The D2H is a large dreadnought guitar designed for maximum volume, deep bass response, and powerful projection, making it ideal for flatpicking and vocal accompaniment. The OM2H is a smaller Orchestra Model designed for exceptional note-to-note balance, fast transient response, and comfortable ergonomics, making it highly favored by fingerstyle players and studio musicians.
Does my Collings guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Collings guitar purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these guitars in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
