The square-shouldered 14-fret rosewood dreadnought is easily the most popular acoustic guitar design in the world, yet somehow Collings brings this iconic template to a totally new level. With tonal clarity to match the warmth and depth of the big body, Collings' rosewood dreadnought is cutting, robust, and powerful. But it also remains sweet and subtle when you want it to be.
Collings built this D41 G in 2008. It features a German Spruce top, Style-41 Abalone top border, an Abalone rosette, and Style-45 Snowflake Inlays on the fingerboard. This is a dressed-up guitar that produces sophisticated tone. In many ways, this 2008 D41 G is a superlative dreadnought. High-end details and wide-open tone to match.
This 2008 D41 G (serial #15575) is gently used, and it shows minimal signs of play and use. Before it came to us, Colorado luthier Beau Hannam gave it a once over, and because of that, the setup and playability are absolutely dialed. It has a 1-11/16" nut, and the action is very nice and low—very manageable, inviting, and almost electric-guitar feel. The sustain on this guitar is impressive, and it's amazing how consistent the volume is when you play up the fingerboard where some guitars lose volume, tone, and definition. All in all, this is a guitar that will not hold you back. What's more, its inspiring nuanced tone provides a wide range of expression that encourages exploration.
This 2008 D41 G has started to open up nicely. It has nice response and a wide dynamic range. German Spruce is a popular upgrade for fingerpickers, and the tone is nuanced and detailed with a light touch. When you dig in, the dreadnought body explodes and notes jump across the room. Like all Collings dreadnoughts, this D41 G has plenty of power to cut through the mix. It is nicely balanced across the register, and its tone seems to do everything well. The previous owner installed an Ebony Waverly strap button on the neck heel, and it includes its original TKL case.