A Collings D2H featuring Brazilian Rosewood back & sides and an Adirondack Spruce top is the coveted guitar of many flatpickers -- its monstrous sound and easy playability are the modern era's answer to the absence of another comparably priced stand-in for a 1930's Martin. This 2006 model is no exception to the rule, boasting incredible volume, robust yet focused bass, and the crackling mids that have become a hallmark of the Collings voice. Is it a killer bluegrass guitar? Yes, it is. But throw it into open D and break out your fingerpicks and you'll find that there's nothing this guitar can't do.