“Every day we try to make a better guitar, every day.”
~ Bill Collings (1948-2017)
The Music Emporium has been Collings' largest dealer worldwide for many years - and from our showroom in Lexington, Massachusetts, just outside Boston, we keep one of the deepest in-stock selections of Collings acoustics, electrics, and mandolins anywhere in the world.
Founded by Bill Collings in Austin, Texas in 1973, Collings grew from a one-man shop into one of the most revered names in boutique instrument building, known for flawless build quality, hand-voiced tone, and a level of consistency few makers match. Players travel from across New England to compare our Collings selection side by side and find the one that fits their playing.
Explore our full lineup below, or visit us in person to play them.
Acoustic Guitars
Collings acoustics set the benchmark for modern guitar building. Their Standard Series delivers unmatched clarity and balance, the Traditional Series channels the warmth and responsiveness of golden-era designs, and the Hill Country Series offers stripped-down simplicity with Collings’ signature craftsmanship.
We love Collings because every guitar reflects Bill’s legacy: precision, tone, and an unmistakable feel that keeps players inspired for a lifetime.
Electric Guitars
Collings electrics combine vintage inspiration with modern improvements. From the punch and versatility of the I-35 to the LP-inspired City Limits and the offset character of the 71 Series, each model feels familiar yet distinctly Collings.
What we love most: they’re impeccably built, effortlessly playable, and deliver tones that rival, and often surpass, the golden-era guitars that inspired them.
Mandolins
Collings mandolins are celebrated for their balance, projection, and impeccable craftsmanship. Whether it’s an A-style for clean simplicity, an F-style for traditional bluegrass power, or a MT2 that bridges refinement with punch, every mandolin is built with the same Collings commitment to tone and detail.
We love them because they set a standard few modern builders can match - instruments that sing with clarity and depth, right out of the case.
