"My new guitar is a beautiful and treasured gift.  With each strum I can feel of your dedication and pride in creating such a musical wonder.  Thank you for creating such a magnificent jewel that will be enjoyed for many years to come!  It truly is an honor to own one of your guitars."  Michelle Peterson, Missoula, MT

"I love it!" (when shown a Montana guitar shop guitar)  the late (and great) Chet Atkins, Nashville, TN

"The most superb example of musical craftsmanship I have ever held in my arms. With exceeding gratitude", Alex Harvey, Country Hall of Fame songwriter ("Delta Dawn", "Rubin James", etc.) Nashville, TN

"Wow, it's beautiful!!" (D-SP), "I'm getting more and more impressed by the Snail the more I play it.  It's SO beautiful, and I THANK YOU again."  Walkin' Jim Stoltz, folksinger (8 albums), songwriter, long distance back packer (over 27,000 miles in wilderness), photographer, artist, author.  Helena, MT

"I'm very, very impressed with your ability.  You've crossed a barrier for that resonate sound."  Norva Frank,  Thompson Falls, MT

"With my mother of pearl grizzly claws  and the small bodied Montana Spruce backing, Rick's custom made guitar allows the essence of 'My Montana' to flow through my fingers creating music each time I play this beautiful piece of art.  The best part is, I have the only one that looks like this!"  Tim Ryan Rouillier, Warner Recording Artist/ Writer/ Producer, St.Ignatius product, Nashville, TN

"I've had one of Rick's guitars for 12 years.  In the beginning I was impressed with the tone and beauty of the guitar and it seems to just get better as the years go by."  Timberly Kelly, Paradise, MT

"Known to me as the Paradise guitar man.........He brought music to me."  Teresa Wagenius, Paradise, MT

"I love my SNAIL! ......easier playability than my Martin."  Bob Super, St. Regis, MT

"The craftsmanship of Rick McCollum's guitars is impeccable; aside from the beauty, the sound is enhanced  year after year."  Rita Knauff, Seattle, WA

"Rick's guitars are a work of art.  His music and his craft are created from a great love in his heart.  I am proud to have one of his guitars."  Mabel Cook, Plains, MT

 "Rick! I can't believe this week is almost over already and that I haven't written you yet to tell you how in love I am with the instrument you have created.  It is simply amazing Rick.  I love every little part of it!  It plays so nicely and so easily!  The neck is perfect for my hands to fit around and the body for my arms. It is just perfect!  I can't wait to meet up with you again and play it for you so you can see the look on my face!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Love, Jaymi

ps. the trillium is beyond words beautiful!"  Jaymi White (singer, songwriter, guitarist) Missoula, MT

Rick
   "Your 000 has the best resonance of any guitar I have ever played, I could feel the resonant vibrations reverberating through my chest as I was playing it and the beauty of the instrument is unmatched.  On behalf of guitar players everywhere, thank you for providing the wings for our passion."
Rob Quist (Montana's Premiere Musician)

"Rick:
I received the Parlor Guitar today.  The guitar is beautiful and plays like a dream.  I am very pleased with it."
Robie, St. Marie, MT