Collings D3 MhA - USA 2006

Here is a Collings D3 MhA, a premium dreadnought model featuring an Adirondack spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides. This classic tonewood combination is widely regarded for its ability to deliver a powerful yet balanced acoustic voice, with strong projection, warm fundamentals, and excellent dynamic response. The “MhA” designation highlights this traditional pairing, which is a cornerstone of vintage-inspired dreadnought design.

The Adirondack spruce top is known for its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, producing a strong, articulate response with outstanding headroom. It delivers clarity and punch when played softly, while opening up into a bold, expressive voice under heavier attack. Combined with mahogany back and sides, the result is a focused midrange, controlled bass, and a warm, dry character that sits beautifully in both solo and ensemble settings.

This model features scalloped bracing, enhancing responsiveness and allowing the top to move more freely, contributing to its lively tonal character and well-balanced projection. The guitar is finished in a high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, allowing the tonewoods to resonate naturally while presenting a refined, traditional aesthetic.

The neck is crafted from mahogany with an ebony fingerboard, offering a smooth, stable playing feel with excellent note definition. Traditional-style rosette and purfling complete the build, reinforcing Collings’ attention to detail and vintage-inspired design philosophy.

Specifications: 

Year: 2006
Country: USA
Model: Collings D3 MhA dreadnought
Finish: High gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Body: Dreadnought body
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 25.5"
Bridge: Ebony belly-style bridge
Tuners: Nickel Waverly tuners
Case: Original Collings deluxe hardshell case