New Classical Guitar From My Friend Mr. Collins

Thought some of you here might enjoy the latest from my friend, Luthier Mike Collins...a Classical in Brazilian W/Ebony bindings and a Master grade Cedar top...ported on the side ..this is really a joy to play and hear.
My own project guitar was put on hold so this and three others could be finished in time for a Classical / Flamenco only show that Mike is attending next week. My own will be the next one completed!

http://www.collinsguitars.com/index.html
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Beautiful Burl rosette


Braz back and sides

Ported side...this makes an unbelieveable increse in volume!! I would not have believed it if I had not seen / heard it for myself!


Custom tuners


18 hole bridge meens no knots are visible!

Very very nice Larry.

It'd be kewl to hear you play a classical.. :roll:

Steelpickin' said:

Ported side...this makes an unbelieveable increse in volume!! I would not have believed it if I had not seen / heard it for myself!

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I think the only people who poo-poo side sound ports are those who have never played a guitar with one. An aweful lot of private luthiers are putting them in now.

Even on my old beater Seagull, it made a lot of difference.