New Waterloo WL-K!

[PonyB]

After socking away money since those heady pre-COVID days, I had amassed enough cash for the small Waterloo acoustic of my dreams.
But none could be found, and Collings was deeply back-ordered. Until I found one locally!
These Waterloos are Collings-built reproductions of Depression-era guitars made by Gibson and Martin under other names, they are extremely lightly built with few aesthetic appointments.
This particular model is a Kel Kroydon replica, and weighs 3.1 pounds.
Notes pop out in a dry, articulate way, and it's loud for such a tiny thing. There is a K&K pickup installed though I'm not sure I'll use it.
What do you think?

[William2]

Originally Posted by PonyB

After socking away money since those heady pre-COVID days, I had amassed enough cash for the small Waterloo acoustic of my dreams.
But none could be found, and Collings was deeply back-ordered. Until I found one locally!
These Waterloos are Collings-built reproductions of Depression-era guitars made by Gibson and Martin under other names, they are extremely lightly built with few aesthetic appointments.
This particular model is a Kel Kroydon replica, and weighs 3.1 pounds.
Notes pop out in a dry, articulate way, and it's loud for such a tiny thing. There is a K&K pickup installed though I'm not sure I'll use it.
What do you think?

A very beautiful instrument. I appreciate how hard a Waterloo is to own. I plat lefty and that adds t the dilemma for me.

[PonyB]

Originally Posted by William2

A very beautiful instrument. I appreciate how hard a Waterloo is to own. I plat lefty and that adds t the dilemma for me.

You have my empathy, William, lefties don't have the options we righties have.
Thanks for posting.

[Rev Roy]

Sweet! Congrats!

[PonyB]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

Sweet! Congrats!

Thank you for the kind words, Rev!

[KevinH]

I've always loved the look of the WL-K. Understated, yet very attractive. So light they almost pick themselves up for you. Congrats on finding one. Not an easy hunt!

[dnf777]

Congrats! Enjoy!

[PonyB]

Originally Posted by KevinH

I've always loved the look of the WL-K. Understated, yet very attractive. So light they almost pick themselves up for you. Congrats on finding one. Not an easy hunt!

Thank you, Kevin.
I like your words, understated yet attractive.
That plainness has an appeal all its own.

[MBee]

That is a very cool looking instrument. I bet it's a blast to play. I've never seen a Waterloo in the wild up here in Canada.

[davidbeinct]

Congratulations beautiful guitar I am sure you will love it.

[zmf]

Wow. You own a lot of vinyl. Cool.

And enjoy the guitar. Unique little beasts.

[PonyB]

Originally Posted by MBee

That is a very cool looking instrument. I bet it's a blast to play. I've never seen a Waterloo in the wild up here in Canada.

Oh it's fun to play alright, thanks MBee!
The Twelfth Fret in Toronto got this in, and I acted quickly.
Good shop, highly recommended.

[PonyB]

Originally Posted by davidbeinct

Congratulations beautiful guitar I am sure you will love it.

I see you are 'experienced', David.
This is an inspiring little instrument to play as you know.
Thanks!

[PonyB]

Originally Posted by zmf

Wow. You own a lot of vinyl. Cool.

And enjoy the guitar. Unique little beasts.

Hey, zmf, yes I still buy vinyl releases. And cassettes. And CDs.
Unique is the word, thanks!

[29er]

Enjoy your new Waterloo! I am lucky enough to own 2 (WL-12 and WL-S Deluxe) I have not had the opportunity to try a K model but I'm sure I'd love it.