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2008 Collings CJmhAssSB and 1990 Martin 000-16 (OM18V)

Yes, contact Collings or.... your local dealer might be able to diagnose. hope for a quick remedy. bert

Bruce, get used to it, being retired is awesome. bert

As we all know, Bill Collings was one of a kind. Thanks for the post, didn't know Bruce was retiring. bert

In addition to my 2008 Collings CJ, I have a 2001 SCGC Vintage Jumbo, 1990 Martin 000-16, luthier built, custom Small Jumbo, Eastman E20-OMtc, and speaking of Eastman Archtops... a 2012 John Pisano AR880ce. Archtops are such versatile instruments, why play traditional music is my vibe... bert ...

Could be one of many things, I bought a used Collings that had an old K&K pickup... the many wires were bouncing around like craz.

You probably need a luthier to take a look, can't imagine a loose brace. like Frank said, a loose tuner could do it. etc etc

Best wishes for a swift remedy and welcome ...

Looks like an outstanding guitar, never heard of Mtn Cedar as a tonewood. best wishes, bert

Often, it does take someone with experience to have the guitar in-hand to diagnose certain problems. What Frank said about the relief +/- in the neck might factor in. Going from summer to winter this year had my 2008 CJ start pinging on the treble side, tweak of the truss rod to add a little relief ...

Congratulations on the new CJ and welcome to the forum. My 2008 CJ is my favorite Collings ever. You'll be making that thing sing in no time. happy trails, bert

I really like both, baked and natural... I play rhymythic arpeggio songwriter and need both good rhythm that blends well with clear notes.

My 2008 CJmhA natural was red spruce stiff as they come for a few years and then gradually it just came into it's own. I considered letting it go a number of ...