acoustic · dreadnought
D2H / D1A
| Maker | Collings Guitars |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | acoustic · dreadnought |
| Maker founded | 1973 |
| Status | current |
Collings builds the D2H and D1A as modern interpretations of the pre-war dreadnought, for players who want that response with contemporary build consistency.
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Why it matters
Collings works in small batches in Austin and voices instruments individually, which puts the D2H and D1A alongside Santa Cruz and Martin's Authentic series rather than against production acoustics. Collings does not publish a price list, so figures come from dealers and move with the options and wood grades chosen. Buyers at this level are usually ordering ahead rather than buying from stock.
Note
The modern reference pre-war dread.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: Modified V
Before you buy
- There is no published list price, so quotes come from dealers and reflect options
- Custom orders rarely resell at cost
- Individual examples differ audibly, so playing before committing is worth the effort
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Carter Vintage Backstage · 2020-10 · 25,851 views
“Built with a vintage-inspired tonal variation on the distinctive Collings sound, the Collings D2H AT showcases the most sought after characteristics found in the revered pre-war instruments.”
Carl Miner plays a Collings D2H with an Adirondack top.
Telluride Music Co. · 2024-07 · 12,746 views
“::mic lowers from the rafters:: In this corner, from Nazareth, PA, the guitar that started it all, the Martin HD-28!”
A/B comparison of a Collings D2H Traditional against a Martin HD-28.