Take a tour of Orangewood’s guitar lineup! We’ll walk you through everything you need to know when shopping for an acoustic guitar.
Take a tour of Orangewood’s guitar lineup! We’ll walk you through everything you need to know when shopping for an acoustic guitar.
Choosing a body design is a great starting point when shopping for a new guitar. The shape dimensions are a key factor in how your guitar will sound and project, but most importantly, you want a guitar that fits you comfortably.
The most iconic acoustic guitar shape, the dreadnought is defined by a large body and loud volume with great sustain.
Sound: Bold tone, snappy midrange, and strong low end. Perfect for strumming or playing with a band.
Fit & Feel: While comfortable for most adults, this larger shape can be uncomfortable to play if you’re a beginner or have a small frame.
A versatile acoustic guitar shape, the grand auditorium is a medium-sized guitar with a cutaway in the upper bout that’s perfect for high fret access.
Sound: Well-balanced and clear. Perfect for switching between genres and playing styles.
Fit & Feel: With a compact body and a large lower bout, this modern shape is perfect for getting a big sound without sacrificing comfort or playability.
One of the most comfortable acoustic guitar shapes, the grand concert is beloved for its intimate sound and responsiveness.
Sound: Warm and articulate. Perfect for fingerpicking, chord-melody arrangements, and soloing.
Fit & Feel:With a tapered waist and comfortable proportions, this smaller shape is easy to play sitting or standing.
An old-school guitar design dating back to the late 1800s, the parlor is a small-bodied, narrow guitar with a vintage sound.
Sound: Sweet and bright. Perfect for playing folk, blues, and slide music, but with a nostalgic vibe.
Fit & Feel: With a compact body, the parlor’s signature “peanut” shape is one of the most comfortable designs we offer for smaller frames.
The most travel-friendly shape, the mini guitar is modeled after classic acoustic guitar designs but in a scaled-down size.
Sound: Rich and crisp. Perfect for when you need to play quietly.
Fit & Feel: Lightweight and portable, the mini is well-suited for adventurers, new players, and children/teens.
While tonewood has some of the greatest overall effect on a guitar’s sound, keep in mind that tone can be highly subjective. Ultimately, your preference for the look and feel will also help guide you toward the right instrument for you.
A classic tonewood for acoustic guitars, spruce is a well-rounded, durable wood that’s suitable for many styles of playing.
Crisp Punchy Versatile
A vintage-inspired upgrade, torrefied spruce is roasted to remove excess moisture, so the guitar continues to play at peak performance.
Warm Responsive Woody
An excellent topwood for classical guitars, cedar is perfect for delicate playing styles, like fingerpicking and soft strumming.
Lush Gentle Full
A common tonewood for top, back, and sides, Mahogany is known for its clarity and evenness to accentuate the mid-range tones.
Mellow Smooth Balanced
Used for back and sides, pau ferro is sought after for its full-bodied projection and ability to complement a softer topwood.
Rich Robust Complementary
Want to plug into an amp? Choose a “Live” guitar to upgrade to an acoustic-electric version of our most popular models. We offer four electronic systems based on our different collections.
All-in-one pickup system that combines an onboard microphone and undersaddle piezo to create a natural, studio-quality acoustic sound. Available on our Topanga Collection and Highland Collection models.
A lightweight, professional pickup that achieves transparent acoustic sound with an undersaddle piezo and two controls: EQ and volume. Custom-voiced for our Melrose Collection Mahogany models.
An upgraded version of the Fishman Sonitone that features a built-in tuner in addition to volume, treble, and bass controls. Available on our Melrose Collection models.
A basic undersaddle piezo pickup system that creates a bright, articulate, and responsive sound with two controls: volume and tone. Available on Overland Collection models.
We offer five acoustic guitar collections — each with their own sonic and aesthetic characteristics. The key distinction between our collections are wood construction and budget. Our all solid wood collections produce the most complex tone with a sound that only improves with age, while our solid top and layered guitar collections offer high-quality yet affordable alternatives.
Inspired by the lushness and golden glow of California, the studio-quality Topanga Collection is built with our highest quality tonewood for professional playability.
Starting at $895
A blend of nostalgic aesthetics with modern appointments, the all solid Highland Collection evokes vintage elegance.
Starting at $695
The solid top Melrose Collection is designed to stand out in a crowd with a vibrant tonal range and show-stopping details.
Starting at $345
Versatility is at the forefront of our solid top Overland Collection. With multiple body shapes and topwood offerings, these dependable models are well-known fan favorites.
Starting at $225
Featuring our most affordable, beginner-friendly models, the Playa Collection houses the perfect guitar to kick start any guitar journey.
Starting at $135
