Pearloid headstock overlay on Collings?

[52ftbuddha]

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.

rob

 

[IPLAYLOUD]

Very classy.
If I was ordering a Collings, I would want it.

 

[phoenix 7]

Not big on mother-of-toilet seat myself -- I think it looks tacky.

 

[Shane S]

Not big on mother-of-toilet seat myself -- I think it looks tacky.

+ 1. Go with the ebony headstock veneer.

 

[Jim Soloway]

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.

 

[atquinn]

+ 1. Go with the ebony headstock veneer.

+2

-Austin

 

[geetarman]

+3 wood veneer

 

[Eric Pykala]

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.

 

[Ruraltom]

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....

 

[LSchefman]

Not into pearloid here, either, but then, it's not my guitar!

 

[big mike]

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.

IMO, YMMV, etc.

 

[amc]

get the pearloid headstock overlay with the doghair finish if you are getting a collings 290...................

 

[ItJustRocks]

Now if the body was pearloid...

 

[empty71]

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.

 

[XKnight]

If I'm buying a used guitar and it plays well. the headstock overlay isn't going to be a factor for me. If it's a new custom order then it would depend on the body finish.