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I agree that he had a lot of ideas/innovations as IMO the Waterloo series was in it's infancy.
It's very easy to forget how pivotal Bill Collings was in championing the bolt on neck.
RIP Bill, a real legend.
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Very sad. My Collings guitars have been my go to guitars for the past few years.
The guy was a great designer/builder and will no doubt be sadly missed by his company.
"We lost our dear friend and mentor Bill Collings yesterday. He was the amazingly creative force behind Collings Guitars forover 40 years. Through his unique and innate understanding of how things work, and how to make things work better, he set the bar in our industry and touched many lives in the process. His skill and incredible sense of design were not just limited to working with wood, but were also obvious in his passion forbuilding hot rods. To Bill, the design and execution of elegant form and function were what mattered most. Perhaps even more exceptional than his ability to craft some of the finest instruments in the world, was his ability to teach and inspire. He created a quality-centered culture that will carry on to honor his life's work and legacy. He was loved by many and will be missed. Our hearts are with his family."
William R. Collings
8/9/1948 – 7/14/2017
Heartfelt best wishes to those left behind.
Very sad loss. His guitars are amongst the finest I've ever played.
At first sight, the prices may look expensive... but I've always thought they're totally worth the money - when you consider the quality of the instrument.
Very sad as, from the interviews I've seen, he seemed utterly driven and passionate about building great instruments.