Collings
Fat Sound Guitars™ has been a proud dealer for Collings guitars since 1999.
Bill Collings moved from Ohio to Texas in the mid 1970’s. Spurred by a lack of interest in medical school, this move enabled him to combine lifelong interests in both guitars and tools into the challenge of stringed instrument building and repair. After a couple of years in Houston, several guitars and a few banjos later, he headed west to southern California. Making it only as far as Austin, he shared shops with fellow luthiers Tom Ellis and Mike Stevens. From there, he set up his own small shop in a wooden "one car" garage. His reputation for outstanding quality and meticulous attention to detail quickly spread. In 1989, he rented a 1000 square foot space and hired two helpers.
That same year, an order for 24 custom "Gruhn" guitars helped to establish Bill in the national market. In late 1991, a 3200 square foot "feed store" was purchased, on the outskirts of Austin, and was occupied in the spring of 1992. Ten years later, the size of the shop has tripled and he has 33 full-time employees. The addition of CNC technology has helped to add a level of consistency, accuracy and safety to parts production that was previously unavailable. As the business has grown and processes refined, there is one thing that has not changed...Bill Collings’ commitment to building the finest acoustic steel string instruments possible.
Founded in a great love of and appreciation for the wonderful acoustic instruments of the 1930's and 40's, Bill's guitars are easily among the finest instruments ever produced.
His work is respected by professional and amateur musicians alike…anyone on the quest for quality. Some of these include artists: Keith Richards, Lyle Lovett, Pete Townshend, Emmylou Harris, Andy Summers, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Joni Mitchell, Don Felder, John Sebastian, Brian May, Joan Baez, John Prine, Nigel Tufnel of Spinal Tap, Lou Reed, Laurence Juber, and Steven Spielberg to name a few. You owe it to yourself to try one.
D1-A Varnish |
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| MSRP: $6600.00 | FAT PRICE: $5939.00 | AVAILABILITY: In Stock |
| ADDITIONAL INFO: Full, High-Gloss Varnish finish and Adirondack Spruce top make this The Ultimate Mahogany Dread. | ||
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SN. The square-shouldered 14-fret dreadnought is the most popular steel-string acoustic guitar body shape in the world. While Collings is certainly not the first to build them, they bring a new tonal clarity to the depth and warmth usually associated with such a large, deep-bodied guitar. Although its bass response makes the dreadnought ideal for vocal accompaniment, Collings versions are also often employed by bluegrass flatpickers who must compete with inherently louder instruments such as banjos and fiddles. The wide range of woods and neck sizes offered allow dreadnought fans to find a Collings model ideally suited to their playing style and tonal preference. Features
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MT with Suburst Gloss Top |
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| MSRP: $2550.00 | FAT PRICE: $2295.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
| ADDITIONAL INFO: We have another on order and due to arrive in early June. | ||
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SN. A1977 The MT is Collings' entry-level satin finish A-model with simplified appointments. But don't let the "entry-level" part fool you- its built with the same quality construction as their higher end models. With a fully carved Englemann spruce top and maple back and sides, the MT is undoubtedly one of the best values out there in a professional quality A-style mandolin. We dress the standard MT up a bit with the High-Gloss top and Grained Ivoroid Top binding for a higher-end look for just a little bit of extra cash Features
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001 Sunburst |
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| MSRP: $4600.00 | FAT PRICE: $4139.00 | AVAILABILITY: In Stock |
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SN. 16439 We offer the 00 in its original, 12-fret configuration, a guitar shape that was first designed around the time of the Civil War. Its dimensions are similar to a typical classical guitar, with a slotted headstock and small pyramid bridge. The comfortable size and timeless appearance of the Collings 00 is matched by the ease which playing a wide neck and shorter string scale affords. The tone is typically balanced and precise, and we've seen it adopted for a wide range of playing styles from simple vocal accompaniment to ragtime solos. When you want the durability of a modern guitar but one that appears rooted in an earlier, simpler time, the 00 is a versatile choice. This is a beautiful, deep, personal sounding guitar that is perfect for "parlor" environments where intimate, yet rich tone is desired. Featured here in stunning nitrocellulose sunburst finish ($600.00 msrp option) Features
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D2H with 1 3/4" Nut Width |
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| MSRP: $3775.00 | FAT PRICE: $3397.50 | AVAILABILITY: In Stock |
| ADDITIONAL INFO: This model will be back in stock soon! | ||
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SN. 16052 Collings best selling Pre-War, Dreadnought style guitar. The square-shouldered 14-fret dreadnought is the most popular steel-string acoustic guitar body shape in the world. While Collings is certainly not the first to build them, they bring a new tonal clarity to the depth and warmth usually associated with such a large, deep-bodied guitar. Although its bass response makes the dreadnought ideal for vocal accompaniment, Collings' versions are also often employed by bluegrass flatpickers who must compete with inherently louder instruments such as banjos and fiddles. The wide range of woods and neck sizes offered allow dreadnought fans to find a Collings model ideally suited to their playing style and tonal preference. Features
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D2Ha with K&K Trinity Western Elecronics (Previously Owned) |
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| MSRP: $N/A | FAT PRICE: $3750.00 | AVAILABILITY: In Stock |
| ADDITIONAL INFO: Previously Owned | ||
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SN. 9339 Features
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Baby 3 with 42 style inlays and Double Bound neck |
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| MSRP: $N/A | FAT PRICE: $3300.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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SN Year of Production: 2007 Condition: As New Street Price New: $4140.00 Savings: $840.00 We sold this guitar originally to a local Collings collector and it is in the same condition now as when we originally received it from Collings. At the originally owner's request this guitar was special ordered with option "42 Style" Snowflake fingerboard inlays and a Double Bound Neck. Colling's smallest model is a rarity among fractional size guitars: most listeners never guess that it's not a full-size instrument unless they see it being played. While lacking the deep bass of larger guitars the tone is remarkably balanced, with adequate volume for most applications. The Collings Baby is approximately a 3/4 size version of their OM, 12 1/2 inches wide in the lower bout with a 24 1/8 inch scale, and the headstock and bridge are scaled to match. Sometimes the Baby is used as a travel guitar, but it often sees duty as a songwriter's tool, the guitar that's ready at a moment's notice and can be played while seated in any position. Specifications
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Ds2H 12-fret, slot-head Dreadnaught |
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| MSRP: $4100.00 | FAT PRICE: $3690.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
| ADDITIONAL INFO: Thanks Fred! | ||
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SN. 16482 DS2H 12-FRET
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"This has been my primary, personal instrument of choice since 1999. The most balanced cannon I have ever heard. Sure to amaze your friends! ;-)" -Stu Carter, owner Fat Sound Guitars |
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Baby 2H (Previously Owned) |
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| MSRP: $N/A | FAT PRICE: $2600.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
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SN. 10336 Condition: Very Good with one small ding on the top Street Price New: $3150.00 Savings: $550.00 Collings' smallest model is a rarity among fractional size guitars: most listeners never guess that it's not a full-size instrument unless they see it being played. While lacking the deep bass of larger guitars the tone is remarkably balanced, with adequate volume for most applications. The Collings Baby is approximately a 3/4 size version of our OM, 12 1/2 inches wide in the lower bout with a 24 1/8 inch scale, and the headstock and bridge are scaled to match. Sometimes the Baby is used as a travel guitar, but it often sees duty as a songwriter's tool, the guitar that's ready at a moment's notice and can be played while seated in any position. The same wide range of woods and options offered on other Collings models are available on the Baby as well, but rosewood versions with a spruce top are by far the most popular. Features
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000-2H |
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| MSRP: $4100.00 | FAT PRICE: $3690.00 | AVAILABILITY: Sold |
| ADDITIONAL INFO: Thanks Craig! | ||
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The perfect Parlor sized guitar. Our best selling 12 fret, slot head model. The 12-fret 000 has the same general appearance as the Collings 00, but in a larger size with longer string scale. Although it's the same width and depth as the OM, the longer body typically produces more bass and overall volume. This makes the Collings 000 ideal for string-band purists or any guitarist who wants a maximum of power from an instrument of comfortable size with an elegant, old-time appearance. Along with the usual options in woods, binding, and inlay , it is also available with a graceful cutaway. Features:
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