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Guitar Maintenance – Caring For Your New Instrument
Your hand-crafted instrument is made from the finest materials available, and need to be treated responsibly. In order to insure that yours will last a lifetime in good condition, we recommend you...
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Santa Cruz OM Pre-War Custom, Hot Hide Glue
Bill/Ellie: Hey guys... I hope this email finds you well. I just wanted to write you all a sincere letter of appreciation. Sorry it has taken so long for me to write. I just can't put my guitar down...
View ArticleCollings – Custom 002H Engelmann Top
Hi Daniel, I just received my Collings 002HE guitar. It arrived in a great shape and faster than expected. The packing was thorough and there is no spec on the guitar that you could find and complain...
View Article“Give Bill Collings a big bear hug…”
Hello Adam, My Collings 01 arrived perfectly packaged and in immaculate condition less than 16 hours after you shipped it. Your thorough explanation of the Collings line via email and your...
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Huss & Dalton Shop Tour on DVD
Huss and Dalton Guitar Company began late in the summer of 1995. Jeff Huss and Mark Dalton had the idea to build guitars they wanted to play. While appreciating the traditional design, both had a...
View ArticleEllie’s End of Busy Day Penne with Vodka Sauce
Bring large pot of water over high heat. Bring water to boil. Heat butter and olive oil in large sauce pan over medium low heat. Add the garlic and let it flavor the oil and butter for about a...
View ArticleHow to pack your guitar for shipping, best practice!
We are pleased to report, we receive a lot of positive comments from customer about our shipping procedures. While we are all worried about shipping instruments, whether to far away places or just...
View ArticleOn time customer service, just in time for the gig!
Adam & Adam: Thanks again for your help with the K&K pickup install on my H&D DS on Saturday. You guys really saved the day for me and the wedding (including the guitar playing) went...
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National Dueco Steel Body 14 Fret
Hello Artisan, I just wanted to let you know the guitar arrived. It looks and sounds awsome. Thank you Daniel for your assistance. I'm very happy with the service and enjoyed doing business with you....
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Composite Acoustics – GX Review – New Generation
Bill, I received the guitar last week on Monday and felt like a kid on Christmas. And wow, was I not disappointed. The finish on the guitar, just the overall look and feel of it, including the...
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Album Inspiring – Bourgeois Vintage D
Hey Artisan!! Just thought I'd give you guys a shout from Ontario - tomorrow will be a year that my Bourgeois Vintage D arrived and my guitar world changed. Just another thank you for the awesome...
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National 12 Fret Black Rust Steel Body
Dear Ellie- Letting you know that I received the guitar on Friday It arrived in perfect condition and is more than I could have hoped for, I can't put it down. I don't think I will be needing another...
View ArticleNational RM-1 Resonator Mandolin – Review
Hello, Mr. And Mrs. Warmoth, Today Monday, the sun is shining and the boy from fedex is coming. Oh, what a pleasure. I take the parcel on the terrace. I glas of whisky is nearby. Slowly I open the...
View ArticleKodiak & Pro-Pik Thumb Pick Comparison
Hello Adam, I received these picks on Tuesday the 3rd. Unfortunately I had been too busy with kids and work to try them out until last night (a challenging feat). I immediately fell in love with the...
View ArticleCollings Custom Bubble Maple MT2 Mandolin
Hello Bill, Adam, and Ellie, First off I would like to apologize for taking so touch base with you and thank you for the beautiful Collings MT2 "Bubble Maple" Mandolin. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at...
View ArticleSanta Cruz custom OM Pre-War Mahogany
Hi Bill and Ellie, I played my Santa Cruz for the first time this afternoon and have hardly put it down since! It arrived in perfect order thanks to your packing. I tried recording it and am really...
View ArticleNational Custom Squareneck Style O
My oh my...... the beauty has arrived!!!! It looks and sounds great and thanks again for making the whole process so enjoyable and memorable. I would like to add my comments to your web site - is it...
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Collings All-Mahogany in Studio with Rui Veloso in Portugal!
Hello Ellie, Finally here it is the photo taken in my studio. Thanks I love the guitar and I told my friend Joaquim de Almeida that you were fans. Best regards and a hug from Portugal, Rui Veloso...
View ArticleNational Single Cone Collegian – Review
Dear Bill & Ellie, I am really enjoying my National Reso Collegian. I've come to the conclusion, that for my playing, that it's the best reso I've ever owned. The tricone was refined and...
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