2008
Premier Gear
AWARDS
Collings 290
Slab body, P-90s and TV Yellow nitro finish make the
Collings 290’s vintage LP Junior channeling obvious. However, physical differences—a wider bottom,
curved upper bout—make for slight visual separation.
The sound, however was a refined version of the
expected rough rock snarl. Lollar P-90s give the guitar a great clean sound, but open up with a little dirt.
Reviewer James Egolf recommended the guitar for
Junior aficionados, saying [June ‘08], “The 290 is truly
a magical instrument.”
“[The Classic Type Two’s] rich, fat, detailed,
nuanced tone should appeal to players who
demand an amp that responds instantly to their
input.” – October ‘08
Two Rock Classic Type
Two
Unlike the others in this category,
the Classic Type Two isn’t a direct
emulation of anything. But how can
you emulate a Dumble? The amp
has drawn comparisons, and is faintly
familiar to those tones, but forges its
own path. In that respect, it wins this
award for the comparisons put on it
by others, rather than by the company
itself. The Classic Type 2 is rich and
detailed, imparted sustain on a Strat
and calmed noisy guitars expertly. It
is touch-sensitive and brought out
the best in everything hooked into
it—cabinet, guitars and effects.
