Orangewood

Overview

Orangewood Guitars produces affordable acoustic guitars and ukuleles starting at $195, with instruments professionally set up in Los Angeles, CA.¹⁸ The digital-first brand targets beginners and experienced players through direct-to-consumer sales and personalized recommendations via an online quiz.¹² It operates from Los Angeles with a showroom in Mar Vista and focuses on solid wood and layered wood models.¹⁴

History

Orangewood released its first collection in 2018 and established operations as a small team in Los Angeles, CA.²⁷ The company positions itself as a B2C music brand aiming to make quality guitars more accessible.²³ No information on founders or pre-2018 founding is available from sources.⁷

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Instruments are manufactured overseas with final professional setup performed in Los Angeles, CA.¹⁸ Setup ensures playability for customers.¹

Notable Products

• Brentwood - Layered dreadnought with mahogany back and sides for versatile play.
• Elle - Solid red cedar top parlor guitar for fingerstyle.
• Grand Auditorium - Balanced tone profile in layered or solid options.
• Rubber Bridge models - Innovative bridge design featured in recent releases.

Reputation

Orangewood is recognized among enthusiasts for delivering good value in sub-$1,000 acoustics with professional LA setup.¹⁸ Professionals note its accessibility for beginners via online shopping and free shipping.² Some criticize limited high-end options compared to established brands, though quality exceeds price point.¹