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Gigantic and glassy with seemingly unending heights of volume and sustain, this 12 fret DS from Collings will make you feel 10 feet tall from the first note, flatpicking or fingerpicking. It's very rare to find a guitar of this size capable of the delicacy and sensitivity you get with this instrument--even more so in this condition and at this price.
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In this video, Sound Pure acoustic guitar specialist Barrett Brooks compares two 12-fret dreadnoughts: the Collings DS2HA Natural Acoustic Guitar #17280 and the Goodall Traditional Spruce/Mahogany Dreadnought #6657.
In this video, Sound Pure acoustic guitar specialist Barrett Brooks plays a Collings DS2HA Natural Acoustic Guitar #17280.
From Collings Guitars
This is the original 12-fret dreadnought shape, first designed as an oversized Hawaiian guitar almost a century ago. We've retained the shape and wide neck with slotted headstock from that bygone era, but our DS models are thoroughly modern guitars with a unique sound all their own. The longer body, with the bridge closer to the center of the lower bout, delivers an open, airy tone with smoothness and warmth not typically found in modern, 14-fret dreadnoughts. Whether flatpicked or played fingerstyle, these guitars have lots of headroom and the wide dynamic range invites everything from mellow accompaniment to biting leads.
Hardshell Case
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC
Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.
