Note: I am writing this review for the Orangewood Victoria Grand Concert model.
I will start by saying I am not a skilled guitarist and I am not savvy when it comes to subtle differences between various guitars. I do know enough to know when I am holding a very cheap, low-quality instrument and I know what to look for. This particular guitar is by no means high-end, but it is very acceptable as a starter instrument and for practice and casual play.
First things first – I inspected it for warps, cracks, uneven veneer, and any other blemishes I could find, and the only thing I found was that the frets are slightly jagged on the ends, so you can feel them when you slide your hands down the neck of the instrument. It’s not enough to cut or anything that serious, but it is enough to notice, especially when you’re looking for problems. Otherwise, the instrument I received is nearly flawless – the grain is lined up straight, there is no sign of warping or bowing, there are no cracks in the wood, and the stock is attached nicely. Overall, this is a well-made instrument.
This is a very lightweight instrument and it is exceptionally easy to handle. I expected a little more heft to it, but the designers did a good job keeping it light. That’s a plus.
When playing, I listened closely for any buzzing or unwanted vibration that I have seen with lots of cheaper instruments, and this one showed none of that. The sound is bright and clear. It’s easy enough to tune it too. One thing I looked for was how well it remained in tune when playing, and it seems to keep its tuning well. Of course it needs adjustment on occasion, especially when traveling, but that’s to be expected.
It comes with a simple case that isn’t the best protection but it’s enough to keep the instrument free of dirt and free from ding and bump damage when traveling. It will do nothing for this instrument for serious drops or crushes.
It comes with a supply kit with useful accessories – extra strings, a capo, picks, and a tuner. It also comes with an adhesive pick guard.
So, this is a very inexpensive guitar compared to many, but the price is misleading. This isn’t a top-drawer brand, but it’s better than the price suggests. This is a very nice instrument and is great for learning and for casual play. In the right hands, it would be acceptable for certain performance venues.
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Our obsession with quality, tone, and playability challenged us to develop our first guitars with extra attention to details.
Our Playa Collection is currently available in four body shape options:
- Dreadnought
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- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium Cutaway
- Top Woods: Layered Spruce
- Back / Sides: Layered Mahogany
- Electronics: n/a
- Tuner: Chrome
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Nut / Saddle: Bone
- Finish: Natural Open Pore
- Premium Padded Gig Bag Included
- Accessory Kit Included w/ Strap, Tuner, Capo, & More!
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| Body Shape | Grand Concert | Dreadnought | Grand Auditorium Cutaway | Grand Auditorium Cutaway | Mini Grand Concert |
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| Back & Sides | Layered Mahogany | Layered Mahogany | Layered Mahogany | Layered Mahogany | Layered Mahogany |
| Electronics | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rosette | Herringbone Decal | Herringbone Decal | Herringbone Decal | Herringbone Decal | Herringbone Decal |
| Finish | Natural Satin | Natural Satin | Natural Satin | Natural Satin | Natural Satin |
| Accessory Kit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gig Bag | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Cheap, made in china guitar with a great bunch of accessories.
The guitar is mediocre. It's what you might find in a high school classroom. Adequate to learn on but you can find guitars in this price range that are much better made. You can see the difference in string height in the picture I posted. Yes, the black guitar is an alvarez that cost 2.5x as much, but it shows what strings should look like. It really affects the playability.
The accessories are good. Tuner works well, nice capo, and really nice, but small, gig bag. The gig bag is more appropriate for an electric. The Orangewood guitar is small and thinner than most acoustics. So it's unlikely you'll find many acoustics that will fit in the bag. It'll fit an electric just fine though. So... if you're eventually going to upgrade your guitar to another acoustic, the gig bag is less valuable as it probably won't fit your new one.
This is a nice package of stuff for a beginner. Personally I'd buy a better guitar and not worry about the accessories until you really need them. But if you think you need them, it's not a bad place to start.
The guitar is mediocre. It's what you might find in a high school classroom. Adequate to learn on but you can find guitars in this price range that are much better made. You can see the difference in string height in the picture I posted. Yes, the black guitar is an alvarez that cost 2.5x as much, but it shows what strings should look like. It really affects the playability.
The accessories are good. Tuner works well, nice capo, and really nice, but small, gig bag. The gig bag is more appropriate for an electric. The Orangewood guitar is small and thinner than most acoustics. So it's unlikely you'll find many acoustics that will fit in the bag. It'll fit an electric just fine though. So... if you're eventually going to upgrade your guitar to another acoustic, the gig bag is less valuable as it probably won't fit your new one.
This is a nice package of stuff for a beginner. Personally I'd buy a better guitar and not worry about the accessories until you really need them. But if you think you need them, it's not a bad place to start.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
I often see "inexpensive" guitars that are unplayable and so poorly constructed they would discourage any novice from pursuing the instrument. With action so high it would make your fingers bleed in minutes and sloppy frets that cannot possibly sound good.
This is an incredibly inexpensive and IDEAL entry level guitar. It comes with a very nice padded softcase, an extra set of strings, a tuner w/battery, a capo, a string winder, a polishing cloth and a strap. The guitar alone is well worth the cost but this has everything a player could want to "plug and play".
Heck this would make a great travel/camping guitar for anyone.
In my opinion this is a game changer for entry level guitars and I highly recommend it.
This is an AMAZING value! This is the PERFECT entry level guitar
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
This is an unbelievable value for a entry level guitar. The action is perfect for a novice player meaning it is very easy to play. It has a shorter scale length and a narrower neck making it ideal for young players' smaller hands. Not to mention it is incredibly fun to play for seasoned players and best of all it has great sound.Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
I often see "inexpensive" guitars that are unplayable and so poorly constructed they would discourage any novice from pursuing the instrument. With action so high it would make your fingers bleed in minutes and sloppy frets that cannot possibly sound good.
This is an incredibly inexpensive and IDEAL entry level guitar. It comes with a very nice padded softcase, an extra set of strings, a tuner w/battery, a capo, a string winder, a polishing cloth and a strap. The guitar alone is well worth the cost but this has everything a player could want to "plug and play".
Heck this would make a great travel/camping guitar for anyone.
In my opinion this is a game changer for entry level guitars and I highly recommend it.
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