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- Опубліковано 11 лис 2020
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My friends at @orangewoodguitars sent me their Oliver Mahogany guitar! This is my first and honest review. This is a compensated review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this video are my own and not influenced by any payment received.
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Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I love the look of acoustic guitars without pickguards.
No you're not! Me too and many others. Beautiful guitar
Is it no pickguard or a clear one? I remember trying out a Larrivee at Anderton's and the description said that there was a rectangular defect in the finish (or something like that) near the soundhole. Turned out it was the clear plastic pickguard!
Some look good but some look weird without one. So like half and half for me.
They send a pick guard with the guitar so you can choose to go with or without it.
Dreadnoughts without pickguards look undressed but smaller body guitars look better without them.
I have that same guitar. I bought it about 2 years ago and I was blown away by the feel and sound from it. Love the fact that they don’t have a pickguard but Orangewood puts one in the gig bag just in case you want it on. Orangewood is a small company that deserves a boatload of attention and praise. This is my couch/ travel/ fire guitar and it has yet to disappoint me in any way. It’s a no brained purchase.
Nice! Could you please tell me how much it weights? I'm planning to send it to Mexico and I'll love to have that info :)
@@prinks04 3.9 lbs for the guitar and 6.73 with guitar and gig bag.
wow, I'm actually looking to get an acoustic guitar i might try this one ...
Orangewood user here! I purchased a Morgan Spruce Live (solid top, cutaway) about a year ago. The first guitar they sent me was a bit of problem. The mahogany layers ran all different directions, and after a few weeks I needed another set up. My luthier said the neck was a mess and he couldn't do anything with it, so I contacted Orangewood. They paid for all the shipping both ways and sent me a replacement that was PERFECT (even the neck joint, Jeremy!) I bought it as my second guitar to leave at my cabin/campfire, and it's always played well. My ONLY comments after a year are these: the tuners can get a little stiff, but I've found a little nut sauce helps a lot. Also, the satin finish is starting to shine where my arm rubs against it (yes, I wipe it down after every use), haven't figured out yet if I want to mess with it or not. Playability has always been perfect! The sound is not as rich and full as my solid wood Washburn, but hey, for $200 it's been well worth it, and I still get compliments on it.
Like Jeremy said, if you are a beginner/intermediate or looking for that campfire guitar, Orangewood is a great value.
Jeremy, ask them for a solid wood model you can review!
Jey my brother, I felt your emotions being transported at the first strums on the guitar! I am getting this piece right away! You are a gift! 🎁
I just started looking at these the other day out of curiosity. What a relevant video, thanks Jeremy.
I'm very interested to see how their solid wood/higher end guitars sound and what the fit and finish on those are.
I just got my mahogony oliver today
But all the reviews are accurate so far...like this video. Solid quality feel, set up perfect for me, tone is outstanding. I was looking for a cheap upgrade until I could afford my target guitar...i was gonna go with a $599 Martin gtx to tide me over...changed course after watching reviews ...this orangewood blows it out of the water. Plays better and sounds better by far.
@@christopherpeters3922 That's awesome man. Glad to hear from someone else who has had a chance to check one out. Enjoy your guitar!
That's just google being creepy.
I love my Ava (all solid wood) Mahogany. I didn't get the live version and instead opted to have my local shop (Parkway Music) install a K&K with the volume control in the sound hole. It's very easy to play and was delivered with an incredible set-up/action. I also have the parlor (Florence), which I keep in my office. My brother owns the Sage and the Oliver and enjoys them both. For the money you can't go wrong. No, they aren't an upper-end Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Guild, etc., but Orangewood definitely punches well above its weight class.
I love your reviews and your playing. I am blessed to have bought a Morgan Mahogany and I feel the exact same way you have expressed. Thanks!
I’ve had one for two years. Love it. Great road guitar.
I just got the "Live" version of this very guitar. I have to say I'm floored by the quality, tone, ergonomics and aesthetics of the Oliver Mahogany Live. At $265, I was just looking for a relatively inexpensive, comfortable yet quality guitar to just whip out when i felt the urge. I couldn't have imagined this guitar at that price point. It sounds beautiful, rings with good sustain and great tonal balance. Yes, please.
First time viewing your channel. Wonderful video on the Oliver! Great sage wisdom as well! Thank you for taking the time to produce this wonderful video!
“Smells like guitars made in Indonesia” caused me to both laugh and instantly smell that indescribable smell in my mind.
Hahahah. It happened. I don't know why or what it means but....here we are.
My thought exactly... 😂😂😂
Yoda:Very keen sense of smell, you have
Glue?
@@fatabeeno I see where you’re coming from but I respectfully disagree. All guitars smell a little like glue inside. My Larrivee has a really lovely smell of both glue and Mahogany. However, I’ve found that a lot of the guitars I’ve played that were made in China and Indonesia have a vaguely plasticky smell that is hard to describe. But hey, the smell does not make the guitar, it’s just a fun bonus.
@Christiaan Baron sama gula merah dan parut kelapa
Just ordered this guitar on Christmas Day 2020 and also a Vet. My daughter has played guitar and piano for years. I played piano and trombone growing up until entering junior high. Looking forward to learning from her and playing with her on free time. And yes PTSD affects more than just us Veterans. Merry Christmas everyone and a Blessed and Happy New Year.
I'm excited for you, john! Thanks for your service and I'm glad you're learning and growing.
@@JeremySheppard Just came in yesterday. My daughter brought out her Little Martin and I started my first lesson. Long way to go to get to her level on guitar. Thanks for kind words. Might be keeping track of my progress on video. Happy New Year.
I have that exact guitar. It's a good guitar for the money. Playability is surprisingly good out if the box. The gig bag is excellent.
My only issue is tuning. After owning it for two years I can't stand the tuners. It can get buzzy sometimes also. But, I would definitely buy another one. I love the size and feel of the neck.
Listen, it's not a Martin but it's one of the best $200. guitars I've ever played.
Buzzing is usually because of the set up. I’d recommend getting it looked at at a guitar shop, adjustments are surprisingly cheap and can totally take care of that buzzing.
@@hughjensen6 The setup will probably cost more than the guitar. :)
If I've got any complaints it would be the tuners. On my Morgan (2020), the holes for the tuner posts are larger than they needed to be, and they will rattle when you don't have string under tension. BTW: I figured that the tuner ratio is 16:1.
Been sold on Orangewood months ago and your review is like icing on the cake! I didn't even have to put on my headphones for this one, your recording and playing sounded great straight out of my laptop! Heaps of thanks!
There are no "plywood" guitars!!
Great Guitars! I’ve been recommending them to my students for a few years now. Haven’t come across a bad one yet! Super nice instrument for the price. Great Review!
Exactly what I was questioning. So glad I looked at the comments before asking. If this brand would be good for a beginner
I’ve been looking at this exact model, and I really like that sound.
The more mellower sounds of a smaller body mahogany guitar really suit my ear, that very round sound is something I love.
Will def pick one up sometime
Dude, thanks for the review! That Orangewood sounds really good.
Wow awesome thanks again for sharing your thoughts and experiences
Great video! Thank you. I’ve been thinking about getting the one with the cut-away. I think you may have sold me. And also, what a great idea about randomly gifting somebody with a guitar like this. I love that! Keep up the great work!
I’ve heard great things about this guitar maker. This one looks pretty sweet!
I’m an ukulele player as well and the Enya brand seems similar when it comes to value. I often wonder how they make their ukuleles so beautifully and charge so little! They also make guitars and I’d love to see you get your hands on one to see what you think. Their ukuleles are just fantastic.
Thanks for the video man! 🥳🤙🏼🎸
There is also a pick guard and wrench in the front pocket of the gig bag. I bought an Oliver with Spruce top and I couldn’t believe how good it sounded with the first strum. The sound just resonated through me.
I have this guitar in my collection and I love it. Looks great, sounds great, plays great, and comes with a pretty decent guitar case. It has nice highs but the mid-range and low tones I think are a step above. For $200.00!!?? I recommend this guitar to anyone really wanting to learn guitar and anyone in general. Can one really have too many guitars? Idk. That's my honest and uncompensated review and I am just a random guy who loves and plays guitars. I would be hard pressed find anyone getting this quality for this price.
I just bought this guitar today and I was wondering what I was getting and I really appreciate this video. It has made me feel a lot better about my purchase. Thank you so much for this review
Thanks. I bought this one on your review. I have not gotten it yet but I sure appreciate the input.
I've been searching for a beginner guitar to learn blues/folk music on for a while now. I used to play a very little back in high school but barely remember anything. Your video helped me decide on this one because of the build, design, and play of it. So thank you!
This would be a really good choice for blues and folk. Playability is king when learning.
Love the Pumpkins nod in the playthrough. Sounded nice.
WoWzer. I’ve been totally curious about this model. I’m in... Really great video again my 6 string beard loving brother!
A decent set of strings will make it sound 10 times better.
It comes with Ernie Ball Earthwood strings.
@HelloSukas I actually prefer Elixir Polyweb. I've been using those for many, many years now.
@HelloSukas hey on your recommendation i'd like to order them. my store gives me 3 options: medium, medium light, or extra light. which ones do you have?
@HelloSukas thank you! i'l try them out
I agree. I replaced mine with Martin Silk and Steel strings and it sounds and plays way better. I love my Oliver Mahogany.
awesome sounding right out of the box.good job on the demo
Love your comment about responsible wood use!
Nice insight in this video man. Good job
I really only watched this to listen to him play it so beautiful man
I recently purchased the rey mahogany orangewood acoustic. Tbh it's one of my favorite guitars. I did change the strings because I'm picky about the sound. But for 135 dollar guitar it sounds and feels great. The action is even really good. And in my opinion I like the look without the pickguard. It protects the wood finish but doesn't have any effect of the guitar. I do own some pretty expensive guitars but was looking for something to bring camping but find myself playing this one the most.
I played them at a small retailer here 1.5 years back. They are very good!!
Your idea about sharing the guitar (giving the guitar away) is amazing. One of the best reasons for buying a guitar like this, now that I think about it. I am from the generation where $200 would buy you a guitar that was almost impossible to tune, let alone play, and as you said, very disappointing to a beginner. Like you, I am astounded by the quality of guitar you can get for so little money these days. Very good suggestion and video, my friend.
Just bought my first Orangewood 2 weeks ago and had same reaction as you! I actuallly paid $100 for brand new "almost perfect" Rey Spruce (normally $135) and have yet to identify the "minor imperfection" which makes it only $100 (including awesome gig bag and shipping!) Really thrilled with it! Sounds and feels great! Bought it specificalllt to learn "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" with that CSNY "all E's tuning" and it hols that tuning great, sounds great, no buzzing even with the strings that loose! Loving it!"
Excellent Review... first impression!!!
I am really big on Orangewood guitars. My first one was the echo live. But, after that, I got the live version of the Oliver mahogany which is shown here in this video. Long story short, I now own five Orangewood guitars and they are all fantastic!
What's particularly amazing to me is that there is a $75 difference between the Oliver and the Oliver live, but you can't buy the pickup that is in it for less than $150. It is astounding value.
@Dave Shearer , is the echo a slope shoulder style guitar ? I know its not really a j45 substitute, but I like the balance of those style guitars. Thanks
Used to live in Indonesia and I know what you're talking about. It's a clove-ey smell. Great review and I love mahog guitars!
I’m learning and have a few guitars but all have spruce tops. I want all mag. I plan on ordering this for a Christmas present for myself lol . Sounds so nice
Sweet video. Great Advice.
This is an amazing guitar! I have this guitar and not just sound great, it's a tank! My son dropped and only an scratch and a broken tuner! The guitar still was tuned! The only problem is finding the exact same tuner, in that case there are only 2 choices: Contact Orangewood and ask for the same tuners or just replace all of them! I would love to compare this guitar with the Harley Benton CG-45E Vintage Sunburst, the only thing for sure I would change on the Harley is the strings gauge from 10's to 12's!
Got one of these for my dau last year.. Really good starter. REALLY GOOD
Sounds warm....I like it. Nice finish too.
TONIGHT TONIGHT,,sounds awesome Jeremy!
Hey Jeremy, I have been thinking about ordering one of these for a few weeks, and your video convinced me. In fact, I paused the video and made my order before I even finished watching! BTW, I did finish watching after I placed my order. ;-) Thanks for the review, and you just earned another subscriber. Cheers!
Guitars with new strings will need to be frequently retuned until they stretch out. When I received mine it took a few days for it to hold it tune. After a couple weeks I only needed tiny tuning adjustments. Other than that my Orangewood Oliver came with a decent setup, not too high not too low. No fret buzz and I’m satisfied. Your own mileage may vary.
This most likely the nut, not the strings. String, if put on correctly will stay in tune, they do not need a few days.
I ordered the Live version of this with the onboard electronics! I'm excited.
how is it...thinking bout getting one !
I am not done watching this video yet, but man, that thing is BUZZZZZZZZZ...lol
I am sure it can be fixed with a good setup, and at that price point, it shouldn't be expected to be set up properly.
The tone is nice for being under $200, but it definitely sounds like a guitar in that price range for sure.
The finish is nice, and the build looks good, too. It's definitely better than most brands at that price range.
I would love to see what they offer in the higher priced models.
Great demo, Jeremy. Happy Friday the 13th!
🐰❤️🎸🎵🤝✌️
And you play it well ! Shipping guitars in tune isn't rare, all my Squire guitars came in tune from Musiciansfriend...but here during black friday sales days, I am tempted to go for it. This is Dec. 2022...
Got mine recently after waiting for months, all the reviews weren't lying this guitar is amazing for what it is at the pricepoint.
Would you say they play better than the other 200 dollar guitars like Epiphone or Fender acoustics?
@@bassman3212 By far, definitely has a different feel than those brands at their lower price point models. Majority of the time you are just paying extra for the brand name on those lower acoustic models imo.
@@bassman3212 fender acoustics r horrible
My Mahogany comes in the mail tomorrow, can’t wait.
I am a busker and lounge performer. I have an Oliver Mahogany and I use it in all my shows. No issues. It plays better than my $1000.00+ dollar Martin. I don't have to worry about it so much. It is well-built and sounds fantastic, even with a soundhole pickup (magnetic). I do a lot of fingerstyle playing and the Oliver loves fingerstyle and bare fingers. It's like it was built especially for that style. It really doesn't like picks, but it will tolerate them if you insist, but you lose some of the beautiful warmth and character of the guitar. I'll be buying more of Orangewood models soon. I think the next one I will get is the Nylon string, Cedar Mason.
Thank you, I highly appreciate your comment! 🙂👍
I have been considering this guitar based on a suggestion from a friend as I have an Alvarez MF60CEOM (spruce/mahogany, all-solid), but I have been wanting a mahogany top guitar as a second guitar. I have been considering the Alvarez AP66, this guitar, and a few others, even with the thought to potentially get a Martin 000-15M on no-interest payments, if need be, but seeing your comment about your Martin guitar, the fact you can gig with it, AND, the big one for me, for most songs I play, I use my bare thumb/fingers for strumming and picking (I like to play relaxing, softer music with harmonies and such) and reading your comment about that exact style of playing, YES! 😀
So, thank you for the time you took to post your comment with your opinion and experience as it was SPOT ON with what I was looking for, thank you, Gigmaster! ☺️👍
@@JoMaMaz I have since bought an Orangewwod Rey dreadnaught for when I have to play unamplified, and it also works wonderfully. OW makes great guitars for the money.
Liked the video. Ordered one today (11-30-20) for $156. I'm and old guy looking forward to learning my first instr. Thanks.
So how is it?
They really rock , I got one and it was in turn right out of the box. I really love. It plays great sounds good looks nice 😎🎸
I was looking for a mahogany guitar in the 200 - 300 price range. I ordered this Orangewood and also bought an Ibanez AC240 OPN ($299). I played both for a few days and kept the Ibanez for the slightly wider nut and a little more mellow tone. But the Orangewood was fine too. I have 8 guitars that all cost less than $500. This is an amazing time to buy quality guitars for not much money. ( I probably should buy fewer guitars and more lessons.)
Good video and tip on the importance of a good setup. I first saw this guitar in a video by the strumming master Tomo Fujita called Acoustic Guitar Strumming. It and his playing sounded out of this world. Watch that video if you want to hear this particular guitar sing like you've never heard it before. Tomo is the Berklee instructor that taught John Mayer. I thought for sure it was a $2000 Martin.
I really like the inlay at the 12th fret too. That's how I recognized it. It just goes to show it's not about the guitar. If it's good enough for Mr. Fujuta it's definitely good enough for me. I find these smaller guitars sound even better when you can mic them or run them through an amp and crank up the base a bit. In the video it looks like tomo is using the LR bags anthem system which is excellent. That might be in part why it sounded so incredible. I played a $2500 Martin D18 last night that sounded like heaven.. But the size and comfort level was if for level was basically the opposite of heaven.. Fun for a few minutes but no more. This size guitar concert concert or grand auditorium is very comfortable to play.
Thank you for the video from Danville Virginia
When I heard 'ORANGEWOOD' I thought of the wood/tree my Dad made a bow and arrows from in his SE Oklahoma area. The wood is straight and strong even though he made this in the mid 1920s.
I bought one of these for my dad for Christmas 🎄
Did he say this is his first honest review? lol. Thanks for a great video. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this guitar.
Prices comparable to my Epiphone hummingbird artist: good tone great neck but, a dreadnought . This orangewood is nice and compact.
nice review
Jeremy! What's up man? Cool video and you got 10K videos... Sweet.
Build in Indonesia?? Wawww i'm so proud with my country 😁👍
I just gotta say man, Im lovin the content. Being that u are in Va would love to see u drive down to Soundpure in Durham NC, maybe u know ab it? Its a local boutique shop that offers a HUGE variation of 99.9% all solid wood premium guitars, Im in NC and I love what u do. It could be great content and maybe we could do a collab during the holidays when I will have some time off. I work fulltime but anything guitar related is my joy, hobby and true love(aside from m wife ofc) ; ). Anyways keep up the great work.
Love the thumbnail.
@Jeremy Sheppard
Great review, Jeremy. Thanks.
It's definitely a great time for inexpensive but good quality guitars! Their popularity and the fierce competition is a good thing.
Another price/performance value that I've found in the past have been some of the Washburns.
But to this day, crazy as it may seem, my favorite Acoustic is a 2004, $120 (on sale) Carlo Robelli...the Sam Ash house brand. Go figure!?!
I purchased this guitar Online on a whim just for that "keep it with me beater" and campfire option. Little did I know it'd end up being one of my absolute favorite and cherished acoustics at any price! Seems impossible, I know.
Sadly, these haven't been available for a long time. To be specific, it is a *2004 Carlo Robelli # W-4102EQ Acoustic Electric Guitar in Transparent Black* and the one I got must've been an accidental unicorn, IDK?!
The only thing I did at the time was swap out the strings for some Ernie Ball Earthwound Rock & Blues, and holy hell, it sang like an angel at the resurrection. :-P It's honestly got some of the most pleasing harmonics I've ever heard.
One thing I'll say for your UA-cam demos, and for recording in general, is to try and step it up and get yourself a CAD Equitek E100S hypercardioid LDC, or the AEA N8 ribbon, or the Samar VL-37A ribbon mic for your guitar recordings. A few of the Lewitt LCT-series mics are fantastic as well.
And if you ever can swing it, try the Josephson C617 SET with Microtech Gefell MK221 capsule. :-)
I own and use all of these mics, and even paired with just the Zoom Handy H6, they are spectacular, but all will scale up with a better preamp and interface.
Thanks again for these videos! Keep 'em coming.
I've been playing for 30 years (you wouldn't know, I'm not very good), and I bought this guitar last Christmas (but the "live" version with pickups) to replace a Takamine that cost 3x as much (20 years ago). I still have the Tak, but I knocked it over at a gig and it has an ugly boo-boo in the finish that no one wants to repair... so I figured I'd give this one a go. I really like it and it works fine for me. I play out with it all the time (just church services and stuff). Nice review.
@tjwright How do you enjoy the guitar 10 months later?
@@chris123chris82 it's the guitar I play the most, I still like it. I'm not really fond of the electronics system, with the volume and tone knobs inside the sound hole. I always forget which is which and which way to turn them for up or down. That's my only real complaint with it.
Wow! Looks like something I should look at. I just retired and would like to learn to play. I bought a guitar well over 30 years ago but the neck was so big I couldn't get my hand around it and just gave up and got rid of it. Maybe it's a better time to check them out now as opposed to back then. Do you think you may have gotten a better than usual version of the guitar since it might have been hand picked for you to review?? II loved the look! I wouldn't know how to set one up, though. Thanks.
The 7:28 lick made me want to buy this guitar
i hope orangewood would ship in India soon.Waiting to get my hands on it for a long time now.
WOW! Very nice information.same happened to me.I got a very cheap guitar sound sweet,never out of tone.
I have the orangewood mahogany acoustic electric and I love it!
My pick in that price range would be the Alvarez AD-60s. It's beautiful and sounds great. Super solid for $249. I hate to be a party pooper, but this Orangewood guitar sounds kinda cheap and dead to me. Not terrible...just okay.
For $200 I got a Ibanez pf18 dreadnought and I've been very happy with it. The Orangewood looks very good too.
Another great guitar right off the shelf for under $200 is the Yamaha FG800. My co-worker bought one for me for Christmas two years ago. It sounded amazing and played great right from the start. It is my “at work” guitar. My other Yamaha FG 150(?) doesn’t sound good. I keep it for a beater, along with an old Sigma. But, I can make room for an Orangewood...
What a great video! The Oliver Mahogany does sound really nice and your playing is wonderful.
Great price and you sound great!
Nice white thinline in the backround!
a) what kind is it, i don't think you ever featured it in a video!
b) does the semi hollow-ness actually change or effect the tone?
Oh, and great video. I've been eyeing the Oliver for a long time.
Great video! I loved the overhead shots! How were the frets and is it laminated or solid? (Sorry if you answered that and I missed it)
I like the overhead shots too, sneaky addition to th set up. Solid top, laminated back and sides.
Even if you are an advence player and you don't want to practice lot of time on your expensive guitar ..so its so good to get this one and its sound great
Bless me with one of these!!!
Can you do a video setting it up? Like adjusting the neck like you talked about and show the difference
I have that exact guitar. And while I can’t say I enjoy it more than my Taylor, I play it more. This guitar goes with me everywhere. It’s always in my living room. It’s always in my gig bag with me. It’s at every party and camp fire. It’s my girl. I’ve had it for a year and a half now and all I can say is I’m so glad I found this company. Beautiful guitar, beautiful company.
Sounds similar to my Taylor GS Mini mahogany, which was a guitar I saved for as a teenager that cost me around $600. This price point makes buying a first guitar for someone as a gift seem really reasonable especially given that comparison. Might have to make a few friends really happy in the new year.
None of their guitars will ever play as nice as that Taylor though, it may sound fine but the intonation is bad, it feels like you have to fight the guitar to play it and the action is higher than I was last night.
That guitar looks amazing to me, as I love natural looking finishes with darker woods like that on guitars, so it looks amazing... at least to me :)
I can't afford one at this time, but some day I will and when I can Ill get one and give it a try. Keep up the good work, good day and good luck :)
Do you play guitar??
@@ponk3to
Yes and No, yes I play but no I can't play at this time as the only working guitar I had, is no longer working at this time. It will ether need a new neck or a head stock repair, it broke while in a hard shell case, I am still stumped as to how it happened.
Such a simple question, with a longer answer than I thought I would give. I hope all is well.
@@lfaf9509 how long have you been playing what kind of music and what brand is that guitar that is damaged ?
@@ponk3to
I have been playing off and on for the last 10 years, and I play rock and some country and of course some blues, but not much lol. My skill level is that of someone who has maybe played for about 6 months or so, for many reasons I am sure you do not wish to here lol.
This last guitar was a Fender so I hoped it would work out somewhat better, it was a Fender FA-130. It lasted about 5 years before I found it broken in its undamaged case.
I have this exact guitar and I love everything about it. I like it without the pick guard.
I love the dark sound. Then again different strings, different sound.
AWESOME!..Thanks Jeremy,I purchased the M120 and hated it,I purchased a 000-10e and it didint jive with me.I have played a 00-15m before covid and really liked it but I had just purchased my D28 and it was not in the budget but now they are scarce..Could you do a comparison with your M20 and this Orangewood?a fast one maybe?
I bought($165.00) the Orangewood Dana. A 3/4 scale parlor style guitar , I'm very please with the craftsmanship that went into the build. Plays and sounds great !
Seems like a great value for the money, for learners or rough gigs. I think it was a little out of tune still. Made the tone hard to judge. Have you tried some of their more expensive units?
Was definitely distracted by the tuning issue.
@@steampunkerjoe Could be because it was made in Tune Ning China.
It's not out of tune it's the crappy strings buhahahaha
I've played a '64 Gibson LG0 Mahogany for 40 years. It's sweet spot is 3-4 weeks old strings for 3-4 months. This Olivery Mahogany guitar is definitely closer sounding, along with the Martin 000-15M ($1,500), to my '64 Gibson LG0 Mahogany. Martin has a 000-10E all mahogany that is $799, which may or may not sound as good. The Taylor entry into the parlor mahogany acoustics is a little too bright. Nothing older strings wouldn't cure, but maybe it wouldn't have that special 'personal' "baroque jester in the woods" sound that only a mahogany parlor acoustic can deliver with ease. I've fingerpicked without nails since ever since I started playing, to hear that tone. BUY IT!
This one seems to be very similar in specs, at least on paper, to the Mitchell T331 which is also all Mahogany (solid top, likely laminated mahogany sides). Any chance you had a chance to try that one?
This is a good guitar for the money, I have it in left handed.
I literally just bought a LH one. Tough to find LH guitars so I thought, what's the loss? Gives me Martin or Guild vibes for a price I can afford. Neither of which you can find LH stock.
Yes, you can convert a RH to LH, but at what cost?
@@mrtyreus0 I am super impressed with the quality, it was way better than I expected, and I own a Martin and a Gibson
Sounds like a $200 Christmas guitar to me. I love that you sound like a good human. I buy used recording gear and computers and fix them and give them to the less fortunate.
Has a very decent resonance. I like a little more bass for the bluegrass hook picking
I am looking at the Orangewood Echo 12 and haven't found enough video to sway me yet, I am somewhat reluctant to buy online as every piece that I have, or have purchased ,was in person, usually with many comparisons with similar models. What's unique about Orangewood is trying to find a negative review. It is difficult, only because there are just so many positive ones, that being said , I would really like to hear your opinion on the Echo 12, Mahalo...
Great Video
I have had this guitar for about a year. Mine sounds much better than this out of the box...this one needs some work. Mine doesn’t buzz like that. I have been very happy with it!