“Every day we try to make a better guitar, every day.”
~ Bill Collings (1948-2017)
Founded by Bill Collings in Austin, Texas in 1973, Collings Guitars has grown from a one-man shop into one of the most respected names in American acoustic guitar building. The acoustic line covers a wide range of body shapes and styles—Dreadnoughts (D1, D2H, D3), 000s and OMs, 0s and 00s, parlors, and 12-frets - with hand-voiced tops, tight tolerances, and a level of build consistency that's hard to find at any price point. Players from Joni Mitchell and Lyle Lovett to John Mayer and Pete Townshend have spent serious time with them.
The Music Emporium has been Collings' largest dealer worldwide for many years, with one of the deepest in-stock selections of Collings acoustics anywhere. Our team has spent decades getting to know the catalog, the builders, and the small details that separate one Collings from another - the kind of knowledge that's hard to replicate and easy to put to use when you're trying to find the right one.
Hill Country
Texas roots, earthy tone.
Inspired by the landscape and musical heritage of Central Texas, the Hill Country Series is Collings at its most organic - featuring satin finishes, simplified aesthetics, and tonewoods selected for warmth, depth, and honesty.
Effortless to play, and easy to love.
Traditional Series
Vintage soul, Collings craft.
The Traditional Series takes a lighter, more responsive approach to construction, delivering warmth, nuance, and old-school character without sacrificing the playability and consistency that define a Collings.
Built for players chasing vintage tone with a modern edge.
Standard Series
The modern benchmark.
Collings' Standard Series guitars set the bar for precision-built acoustics. With powerful tone, clarity, and unmatched fit and finish, these are workhorse instruments that deliver in any setting - from stage to studio to living room.
Limited & Special Runs
Rare tone. One-of-a-kind feel.
Our collection of Collings Limited and Special Runs highlights exclusive tonewood sets, custom appointments, and builder collaborations you won’t find anywhere else.
Unique guitars for players and collectors chasing something singular.
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Collings Acoustic Guitars FAQ
Common questions about Collings acoustic guitars - what makes them special, and why players come to us for them.
Why is The Music Emporium known for Collings guitars?
The Music Emporium has been Collings' largest dealer worldwide for many years, with one of the deepest in-stock selections of Collings acoustics anywhere. From our Lexington, Massachusetts showroom near Boston, our team knows the catalog model by model and can help you find the right one.
What makes a Collings acoustic guitar special?
Founded by Bill Collings in Austin, Texas in 1973, Collings guitars are known for exceptional precision, hand-voiced tops, and remarkably consistent quality. T
he line covers a wide range of body shapes - Dreadnoughts, 000s and OMs, 0s and 00s, parlors, and 12-frets - and players from Joni Mitchell and Lyle Lovett to John Mayer and Pete Townshend have spent serious time with them.
Can I try Collings guitars in person near Boston?
Yes. Our showroom at 165 Massachusetts Ave. in Lexington, MA is about 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and players travel from across New England to compare our Collings selection side by side.
We are open Monday through Friday 11am–5pm and Saturday 10am–5pm.
Do you carry used Collings guitars?
Yes. Alongside new models we regularly stock preowned and used Collings instruments, each inspected and set up by our team before it is listed.
Do Collings guitars hold their value?
Collings instruments are among the most respected modern builds and tend to hold their value well, particularly clean examples of sought-after models. As Collings' largest dealer, we also buy and take trades on quality Collings instruments.