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The Collings D1A-T Western Shaded Top with its Adirondack Spruce and Honduran Mahogany is a guitar that exudes both sophistication and raw musical power. This model is an embodiment of acoustic excellence, expertly designed for those who appreciate both refined craftsmanship and commanding sound.At the heart of this guitar is the Adirondack Spruce top, a premium tonewood renowned for its robust projection and complex tonal characteristics. When you strum or pick this guitar, the Adirondack Spruce delivers a vibrant, dynamic response with an exceptional balance of clarity and depth. Every note rings out with a bold, yet nuanced tone, making it perfect for a variety of playing styles, from intricate fingerpicking to powerful strumming.The back and sides of the D1A-T are crafted from Honduran Mahogany, a choice that complements the Adirondack Spruce with its own unique tonal properties. Honduran Mahogany is known for its warm, earthy sound and rich, mellow overtones. It provides a solid, resonant foundation that enhances the guitar’s overall tonal complexity. The Mahogany’s depth of sound adds a full-bodied warmth and smoothness to the guitar, ensuring that the bass notes are robust and the mids are well-defined, while still allowing the treble to shimmer with clarity.Other specifications include:Top Adirondack SpruceBack & Sides Honduran MahoganyConstruction Traditional Series Build and VoicingNeck Honduran mahoganyBody Binding Tortoise with custom wood purflingsFingerboard Binding NonePeghead Binding NoneBridge Ebony belly-style with 2 3/16" spacingFingerboard Ebony with gold MOP long dotsFingerboard Radius 14" - 26" compoundBridge Pins/End Pin Tortoise-styleNut Bone, 1 3/4"Saddle Bone, cutthroughPeghead Profile SquareNeck Joint Mortise & tenon hybridTruss Rod Fully adjustableFrets Medium 18% nickel-silverPeghead Veneer Ebony with gold MOP Collings LogoTuners Nickel Waverly Aged (16:1 ratio)Backstrip 1-style (Walnut)Rosette Custom wood rosetteScale Length 25 1/2"Brace Material Sitka spruceBrace Pattern Custom Traditional Series pre-war scalloped X-brace (no tongue brace)Body Finish High gloss ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer - Western Shaded TopNeck Finish High gloss ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquerAging Toner on Entire GuitarPickguard TortoiseNeck Profile Tradition (0.815" @ 1st Fret / 1.018" @ 9th Fret)Body Length 20"Body Depth 4 7/8"Lower Bout Width 15 5/8"Total Length 40 1/4"Strings D'Addario EJ-17 (.013"- .056")Case Deluxe hardshell case4 lbs 5 oz#34916For more information about the Collings D1-T, please contact us.

The D1 by Collings is a superb example of craftsmanship, featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, making it an excellent choice for both strumming and fingerpicking.