I keep seeing reviews that say how Orangewood guitars are good "for the money". I would like to contend that they are great guitars period, irrespective of price point. I have had this Dolores for two weeks now and I am quite happy with it. I especially appreciate the fact that it is a tad slimmer than traditional dreadnoughts, which for someone such as myself with shorter arms, has been a godsend. Additionally I have found the neck to be a nice, thinnish, "C" shape, which has proved to be comfortable for my hands. Lastly, the finish is a smooth satin, which is a personal preference over gloss and a welcome difference from a lot of other slope shoulder guitars. I can see myself getting many years of enjoyment out of playing this.
