Jazz Guitar Today Talks to Collings Guitars

ByBob Bakert, Editor March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

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Jazz Guitar Today’s Bob Bakert talks to Aaron Huff, the head of electric guitars at Collings Guitars – Video Interview.

Bob Bakert, Editor: I was first introduced to Collings Guitars in the early 2000s. I was performing mostly acoustic gigs back then and a friend had bought one that was nothing short of fantastic. When I was looking for a new “ax” I found and bought a really nice D2H flattop. I was hooked and started going by the Collings booth at NAMM. I’m not sure of the year but at one show I saw their new line of electrics and was really impressed with the quality and attention to detail. I was blown away and fate would have it by then my interest had drifted back in electric playing. The electrics are nothing short of fantastic. I ended up with an I35 which I enjoy very much.

We live in a great time. So many builders pitting out very high-quality instruments. This is my conversation with the head of Collings Electric guitars Aaron Huff. We are later joined by a “cameo” from Mark Althans (artist relations and customer service). I hope this gives you some insight into this passionate, dedicated maker of finely crafted instruments.

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Bob Bakert, Editor

Bob Bakert’s love of all things guitar started when he was twelve years old. While starting with folk tunes and top 40 music of the day, his interest developed over the years to R&B, rock and of course, jazz. Bob has studied many styles of guitar but improvisation has always been at the heart of his style. He has studied with many prestigious teachers including NY studio legend Andy Roemer and GSU’s Dave Frackenpohl.

In addition to co-founding the Frank Hamilton School of Folk music in Atlanta, Bob has mentored several venues and concert series. He is currently on the board of directors for one of Billboard Magazines “Best Jazz Clubs”, The Velvet Note in Alpharetta, GA.

More recently, Bob was the “Rudder” at Eastman Stringed Instruments – providing guidance on a variety of sales, product development and artist relations projects. As with many in the Jazz Guitar Today audience, Bob has an insatiable appetite for guitar and a desire to share his love of the instrument.