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Old 05-22-2011, 01:16 PM
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Pearloid headstock overlay on Collings?
I know, I know this is a decision I should be making. That said what do you all think of the 290's with the pearloid headstock overlay. Would you buy one? I am on the fence.

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Old 05-22-2011, 03:26 PM
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Very classy.
If I was ordering a Collings, I would want it.
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Old 05-22-2011, 04:04 PM
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Not big on mother-of-toilet seat myself -- I think it looks tacky.
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Old 05-22-2011, 04:31 PM
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Not big on mother-of-toilet seat myself -- I think it looks tacky.
+ 1. Go with the ebony headstock veneer.
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In a heartbeat. The 290 with the doghair finish and the perloid peghead is one of my favorite guitars in recent years both in looks and sound. I drop by their booth at NAMM every year just to play one. Wonderful guitars.
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Old 05-22-2011, 04:41 PM
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Not my cup of tea. A pearloid pickguard might be nice though.
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Old 05-22-2011, 06:39 PM
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+ 1. Go with the ebony headstock veneer.
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Old 05-22-2011, 07:22 PM
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+3 wood veneer
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Old 05-23-2011, 10:04 AM
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Different strokes. I was playing a friends' Collings a week ago, and between the doghair finish and the pearloid headstock I thought it looked outstanding. The guitar was amazing too.
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Old 05-23-2011, 11:10 AM
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IMO, it looks pretty cheesy, but I'm not a pearloid guy AT ALL. My 290 is TV Yellow w/ ebony veneer and think it looks great that way....
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Old 05-23-2011, 12:05 PM
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Not into pearloid here, either, but then, it's not my guitar!
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If it doesn't scream out to your sense of style, pass.
It's not a hard decision. Something like that you need to seriously think is the icing on the cake, or you'll just regret getting it later.

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Old 05-23-2011, 12:11 PM
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get the pearloid headstock overlay with the doghair finish if you are getting a collings 290...................
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Old 05-23-2011, 08:13 PM
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Now if the body was pearloid...
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Old 05-23-2011, 08:39 PM
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Ebony or wood headstock veneer for me as well!!! I would hate to see the pearloid veneer come off after some time due to glue failure.
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