The crew at Waterloo Guitars, led by master luthier Bill Collings, continues to build these stripped down, vintage inspired guitars, each one filling another niche in the all but forgotten parlor guitars of the past. Whereas the original Maple backed WL-12 has a bright sparkle to the tone, this all Mahogany 12-Fret model is dark and moody, with a direct, crisp attack followed by a … Continue reading Waterloo WL-12 Mh – First Impressions
We’re constantly talking about music and gear here at the store. Not only is it our profession, it’s also our passion. Whether it’s a discussion about hide-glue and tongue braces, neck profiles and nut widths, solid-state vs tubes, pickups and wiring, solid vs laminate, analog vs digital…if it has to do with making music it’s on-topic here at the store. While the debates can get … Continue reading Staff Spotlight: Mike & All That Gypsy Jazz
To say there’s been a focus on Collings at the store this past month would be an understatement. It seems like every few days another Traditional model is rolling in, ready to be inspected, photographed, demoed and recorded. We thought it might be a good idea to take a selection of our photos and demos videos, along with some first thoughts from the luthiers up in the Repair Shop and really showcase this new line up of Traditional T Series guitars from Collings. Continue reading First Look: Reviews and Impressions of the Collings Traditional T Series
We have a pretty awesome relationship with Collings Guitars. Bill and Jim bounce ideas back and forth constantly regarding new models, product updates, custom appointments and the like. However, it’s something special, even for us, when a guitar like this comes in the door.
We’re always working to keep a wide selection of guitars around for you to check out, play and get a feel for what could be your next lifetime guitar! While we’d love for everyone to be able to come by and enjoy Downtown Lawrence, we’re doing our best to make the online experience the next best thing. Enter out our Behind the Bench demo of four Collings OM1 guitars, … Continue reading Behind the Bench: Demo of Four Collings OM1 Guitars
