Are Waterloo guitars any good?

Are Waterloo guitars any good?

Some jumbo guitars have an overwhelming bass response, but the Waterloo is perfectly balanced, with just enough low end. It’s also a terrific instrument for fingerpicking: When I play gently, the sound is warm and dulcet, but when I dig in, the guitar responds with a nice growl and bite.

Do Collings guitars hold their value?

To clarify, a Collings will sell new, at most, for 10 percent off the list price. A well cared for pre owned Collings will sell for about 20 percent of that. A new Martin, on the other hand, is more like 40 to 45 percent off the list, and will sell used for another 25 to 30 percent off that.

Are Collings worth it?

The results are phenomenal—guitars with a clear, warm, emphatic tone. The results are also very expensive. The cheapest Collings guitar starts at $3,400 and some cost four times that much. Owners say they are worth every penny.

Who runs Collings guitars now?

Steve McCreary, as the right-hand man of Bill Collings at Austin’s Collings Guitars, has played a major role in helping the business develop its reputation as one of the country’s top instrument manufacturers. The Austin Business Journal profiled Collings and his shop in the Feb.

Does Collings make Waterloo?

Waterloo Guitars is an Austin, Texas-based stringed instrument manufacturer. Founded by the master luthier Bill Collings and developed through Collings Guitars, these guitars were inspired by a time where there was a genuine need for a soulful tone that could be coaxed from simple instruments.

Do acoustic guitars lose value over time?

But the question usually has more of an economical ring to it: does a guitar hold its value over the years? The answer to that is usually: YES, because if you pay a little attention to what you buy, play it and take good care of it, a good acoustic guitar could costs you something close to nothing in the end.

Do Waterloo guitars have truss rods?

All WL-14 models include an adjustable truss rod for convenient setup adjustment and flexibility. This model is also available with an optional Aged Finish for an authentic time-worn appearance.