Brooklyn

I’m no expert but very pleased after 3 days… this is my second Orangewood. The first is the low priced Victoria and it been excellent for learning and the action is great and verified by a salesman at a high end guitar store. Now on the Brooklyn. It hasn’t disappointed. The fit and finish are outstanding. The action is great but I will eventually switch to 11’s. I’m 70 with arthritis so lighter strings are better for me. The solid top is giving more volume than the layered top in the Vic. I give it a 5 star at this point. I do wonder if a satin finish even if just on the top would do even more to allow the top to be even more expressive. Just a thought. Not a complaint.

My new Orangewood Brooklyn has 100% met all of expectations which were based on thorough research. I’m very happy this far!

I love it it sounds great easy to play very clear not to loud and not to quiet

I just received my new Brooklyn guitar from Orangewood this morning. After about 4 hours of allowing it to acclimate to my home I have been playing it for 3 hours! I am really amazed at the sound. I bought it for fingerpicking and couldn’t be happier! I actually bought it from the “almost perfect” sale page but I cannot find anything wrong with the finish except for a very light scratch under the finish on the back! I am so grateful for the quality and price! This “almost perfect” is actually perfect! It was packaged so well, very nice gig bag included, and in tune after the trip from California to Oregon! It is set up perfectly! Action is perfect! It looks amazing as well! This is my 2nd Orangewood guitar, my first Oliver Jr for my couch guitar is also perfect! But this Brooklyn has the full size warmth and playability I was looking for ! What an amazing company! Quality, value, and playability is hard to find today. Thank you Orangewood Guitars! Never change!

I am no newbie to guitars and I’m writing this review after owning my Brooklyn Live for at least 3 years. I own vintage Yamahas, Epiphone and Taylor not mention Fender and Gibson electrics. That’s my background.

This was my first experience of ordering online and it was flawless. The guitar arrived in pristine condition. The fit and finish was exceptional and the set up perfect for me. The action couldn’t have been any lower. About 6 months ago I made my first truss rod adjustment and a week later adjusted it back 50%. That’s it. I love the playability of the neck. The tuners always turn smoothly with no slippage.

The finish is absolutely beautiful. It really does look more expensive that it was. The top Sitka spruce top has really darkened sun the years I’ve owned it. The top finish might be too thick which gives a rather bright tone. If you’re looking for a darker, warmer tone this is not the guitar for you. If you’re a singer, this well balanced brighter tone should be right in your wheelhouse.
Once a week I play out with an acoustic group and it sounds good in a mix. The Fishman pickup system does an Ok job. If you’re looking for back off on the volume to about 2/3 you will get the best sound. Controls work fine. The battery lasts a decent about of time. When output starts to lag you’ll know it’s time for a new 9 volt battery.

Bottom line: This guitar plays great. It punch’s above its price point. I’m playing Elixir 11s on it and they always stay in tune. The Gig bag is good enough but I wish there was a better neck restraint ing system in it but it’s fine for around town. This is a really sweet guitar.