Welcome aboard Mike! So glad to have you on the forum.
Your guitars are stunning
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:37 am ] |
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I would just like to welcome Mike Collins to the OLF. He made his first post on Shawn's thread about the Romanillos topwood selection. I think that Michael is quite a remarkable luthier (and person!) and would encourage you to check out his site and see some of his fine work. He and I have been talking for about a year and he is guiding me through a flamenco build. Mike also does some instructional stuff in his area of New York. You all will love his rosettes and his atypically classical headstocks! Mike, it is great to have you aboard! Thanks for your fabulous advice and encouragement! Shane |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:44 am ] |
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Welcome aboard Mike! So glad to have you on the forum. Your guitars are stunning
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:35 am ] |
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Hey! Michael! Nice to see you here! I can't wait to see what you do with that Imbuia I sold you! Don |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:29 pm ] |
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Your guitars are amazing!Welcome to the OLF Michael. |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:34 pm ] |
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Welcome Sir...thanks for being here. |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:38 pm ] |
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You guys talking about this good looking fella 
Michael Collins If so, hes been a member since before the new software. 
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| Author: | Jeanne [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:50 pm ] |
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Welcome to the OLF and our new software Michael! WOW what a cool shop! Thanks for the link Lance! |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:13 pm ] |
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Welcome to the OLF, Mike. |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:42 pm ] |
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Yeah, Michael's been here for some time. Bet he's enjoying the extra love, though! 
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 2:58 pm ] |
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Great to have you here Mike!
Indeed, your guitars are really awesome!
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:42 pm ] |
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It's true....he has been a member for a while, but he made his first post today! I am hoping that he finds the time to share some of the tremendous things he has helped me with from time to time. Oh ya, his shop looks a bit different these days....it's a bit bigger  .
Shane |
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| Author: | jfrench [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:10 am ] |
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Michael, I really love what you've done with those spalted rosettes! |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 6:44 am ] |
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Thanks for all the nice replys. I have very little time to spend on the computer but I will do my best to add to the OLF as much as I can. I absolutely love making guitars and spending time with other guitarmakers! It certainly is an addiction! The OLF has so much great info and brotherhood that was not available when I started making guitars.You new makers have a headstart with all the info availbale here. I just displayed at the Newport Guitar Festival and came away with many new guitarmaking friends and the climate of help and exchange was alive there also.thanks Shane Mike Collins |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:31 am ] |
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Hi Mike. I just popped back up to the Luthier's Bios Section, 'cause I remembered there was a Mike Collins in there. Just making sure this was who Shane was talking about. I think there are a few more Charles Fox students on the OLF. Woolson for one. Any others? Welcome again and any time you can join in. I'm just the opposite, and need to spend less time on the computer and more time building guitars.... 
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:56 am ] |
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Don; That wood smells good enough to eat!! It will make great guitars-especially "Flammers" Or flamencos in the real world! Actually any stable wood as you know can be used for B & S but the wood you sent me was so good that It will have to be a special order for me to show it or use it ! I check your site as much as time allows me to see what other nice sets your selling! Nice to see you at Newport! mike |
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| Author: | old man [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:07 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Dickey]
Hi Mike. I just popped back up to the Luthier's Bios Section, 'cause I remembered there was a Mike Collins in there. Just making sure this was who Shane was talking about. I think there are a few more Charles Fox students on the OLF. Woolson for one. Any others? Welcome again and any time you can join in. I'm just the opposite, and need to spend less time on the computer and more time building guitars.... [/QUOTE]
Hmmmmmmm. That looks like a butterball turkey hanging on the right, there. Luthier's secret? Ron |
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| Author: | 1bordeaux [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:24 am ] |
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Hello again, Michael! Paul |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:18 am ] |
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Hey Mike! Glad to see you finally post! I appreciated the recent visit, and look forward to catching up with you at thanksgiving. If I have time I'll post o couple pix of Mike in his (expanding) shop |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:08 am ] |
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I want to thank Paul for his incredible inlay work and prices! Terry thanks for coming by the shop and I hope the raffle for a great cause goes well! Yes Ron that is a Butterball hanging there and I'm holding a one use only roasting pan!! Boy those slivers hurt the gums! This is a great place for us all to talk about our love of guitarmaking !!!! Thanks to Lance for making it possible! mike |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:12 am ] |
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Good to have you here, but I have to admit I'm a little bitter that you beat me to the url. 
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:19 am ] |
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Dave; Check out my sites opening page and you'll find another Collins web site there. He is Michael of Canada and makes Maccaferri type guitars! I hope you find a U.R.L. that works for you ! Mc |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:17 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=old man] Hmmmmmmm. That looks like a butterball turkey hanging on the right, there. Luthier's secret? Ron[/QUOTE] Look again Ron, that's an Advance Auto Parts bag. Evidently Michael does a bit of auto maintenance on the side, like me. Those guys at Advance are getting to know me on a first name basis and that ain't good. |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:30 am ] |
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I had a great time visiting Mike in his shop recently. I walked out with SOOO much more than I walked in with. I learned a good deal of great information, and got to sharpen my edges, so to speak. Here's Mike describing a guitar. 
Here he is (Looking like he's) telling not to touch it
And some rosettes: 
Thanks again Mike. Looking forward to getting together at Thanksgiving time. I'm grateful for the opportunity to spend time with builders. Mike was the first builder I ever met many years ago. He was very generous then and still is. He also turned me onto Shane Neifer's lutz tops. They're noticeably lighter, and stiff. I can't wait to build with his stuff. Mike also trained under a famous builder in Vermont in the early days of his career. Can you guess who? HINT: here's a picture of his mentor's house: 
answer: Charles Fox's log home |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:22 am ] |
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Terry; Great pics -I think! We wired the new shop today and started the insulation! Finally more room than I need-at least for the 3 or 4 years! Can't wait to see ya in November! "If you love what you do,you share it with others" Mike |
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