The Collings Forum

so I purchased this (and waited for almost a year) from Collings in spring of 2019....I've' played it at least a few times a week for the last year..its in great condition and is opening up. It booms. I think I paid around $5400 for it at Appalachian Bluegrass Shop in Md..PM me if your interested ...

So at 50 yrs old while the CJ 35 sounds huge ...it is also physically huge on my aging hands and arms....Anybody looking to trade something a little smaller for it?

Or any comments in general ab a likely trade candidate or comments in general?

Thanks in advance

Hands down a G7th Heritage


https://www.g7th.com/heritage

I'm considering TRADING my VERY GOOD condition Taylor 914ce SB for a Gibson Dread of equal or similar value....hit me up if you have something in mind & thanks in advance.

No real scratches or dents other than pick swipe/scrape where the pick guard would normally be.

Upgraded Bob Colosi Bone ...

sdelsolray wrote: Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:14 pm TI strings are great. There's a rather big difference between Spectrum and Plectrum strings. Be careful with that .061 6th string. It may not fit properly in your bridge with its bridge pin.

+1 on that Low E ..That thing is a BOOMER

+ 1 on my CJ 35

Hopefully not hijacking your thread too much because it's semi related....

I string my CJ 35 with mediums (13-56) and tune it a whole step low (DGCFAD)


Most guitars Ive tried it with get sloppy and buzzy...

This CJ 35 sounds INCREDIBLE with it tuned that way....

welcome any thoughts or response

I was told by a VERY wise person years ago....if what I was going to say wasn't kind, true or necessary then I shouldn't say it....when commenting on a forum we're all very blessed to have (FREE) ..I will always TRY to abide by that creed.

BTW LOVING my new CJ 35!

dunno...but I know every dealer I've ever talked to say Collings is one of their MOST stringent pricing vendors......

Had a Trance Amulet installed on my CJ 35....Love it


http://www.tranceaudio.com/amulet.html