Collings D42A Adirondack Spruce Indian Rosewood (2011)

There are acoustic guitars that put a big grin on your face from the very first chord. And it was precisely this Collings D42A that enchanted us from the very first time we played it. It was built by Bill Collings himself in 2011 and even comes with his personal signature on the label. As the highest quality dreadnought in the series this D42A is built entirely with the vision of combining the best aspects of each acoustic era and can convince both strummers and the fastest flatpickers across the board. In addition to the traditional specifications that make every guitar from the noble Collings manufacturer so popular this guitar also has a few other features that should enchant every acoustic aficionado. Firstly, there is the beautiful, soundmighty Adirondack spruce top, which is decorated with ivoroid binding with abalone inlays. It also has back and sides made of dark, extremely attractive Indian rosewood and a deep dark ebony fingerboard with beautiful snowflake inlays. ...and there is no need to say anything more about the visual splendor of the headstock, the pictures speak for themselves! The X-bracing installed here invites you to play “firmly”, giving the sound a wonderfully voluminous reverberation without compromising warmth and definition. This guitar radiates power, warmth and nostalgia both visually and sonically! Extremely balanced, open and resonant with extreme clarity and depth. Every minimal touch nuance is transmitted perfectly. Great frequency spectrum with shimmering highs and just the right amount of bass and mid-range. In addition, the D42A offers perfect playing characteristics thanks to the solid but ergonomically shaped “Modified V” neck profile and the compound radius. We are therefore delighted to be able to offer this exclusive acoustic in top condition with only minimal signs of use. Once you've played a Collings, you won't want anything else!

• Includes original case, warranty card