Collings D3

Collings D3 Dreadnought – Precision Craftsmanship, Powerful Tone

The Collings D3 is a premium 14-fret dreadnought acoustic guitar, delivering exceptional tonal clarity, deep bass, and sparkling highs. Whether you're a bluegrass flatpicker, fingerstyle player, or singer-songwriter, the D3’s balanced projection and dynamic response make it an ideal companion. Crafted with hand-selected tonewoods, a pre-war scalloped X-brace, and high-quality hardware, this guitar offers unmatched playability and longevity. Built in the USA with meticulous attention to detail, the D3 is a true heirloom-quality instrument.

Tonewoods & Construction

• Top: Sitka spruce for articulate highs and full-bodied resonance
• Back & Sides: East Indian rosewood for deep bass and warm overtones
• Neck: Honduran mahogany with a comfortable modified V profile
• Fingerboard: Ebony, smooth for fast playability and durability
• Bridge: Ebony belly-style with 2 3/16" spacing
• Bracing: Pre-war scalloped X-brace design for enhanced resonance
• Scale Length: 25 1/2" for optimal sustain and tension

Appointments & Finish

• Body Binding: Ivoroid with black/white purfling for a refined aesthetic
• Fingerboard Binding: .060" ivoroid for added elegance
• Peghead Binding: .100" ivoroid with black/white purfling
• Rosette: Abalone for a touch of sophistication
• Backstrip: 3-style Chevron for classic styling
• Finish: High-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer for maximum resonance

Hardware & Playability

• Nut: Bone, 1 11/16" for balanced string spacing
• Saddle: Bone, drop-in for optimal tone transfer
• Tuners: Gold Waverly for precision tuning and stability
• Frets: Medium 18% nickel-silver for smooth bending and longevity
• Neck Joint: Mortise & tenon hybrid for structural integrity
• Truss Rod: Fully adjustable for personalized setup
• Pickguard: Tortoise-style for a vintage-inspired look
• Strings: D'Addario EJ-17 (.013" - .056") for a warm, punchy tone

Includes a deluxe hardshell case.