How Good is this Affordable Orangewood Acoustic Guitar? - The Morgan Mahogany Live

[@intheblues]

Here's something different - An acoustic guitar! 🤣 haha. If you want to see more acoustic stuff on the channel please let me know. I hope everyone is doing well. (edit timestamps below) Timestamps: 0:00 - Unboxing 0:47 - First Impressions 1:49 - Guitar Specs 3:49 - Produced Backing Track 5:51 - Guitar with Microphone 7:31 - Fishman Pickup direct 9:24 - Fishman Pickup Tone Control 11:02 - Is it worth it? Official site orangewoodguitars.com/collect... Check out the Rode Mic imp.i114863.net/NT3 (Sweetwater affiliate link)

[@liquensrollant]

Yeah it'd be cool to see reviews of some Australian acoustic guitars, like Matons. They're almost a cliché in Aus, but I've never seen one anywhere else! (Maybe I haven't looked hard enough?) Or any acoustic made with Australian native wood. Do they sound different?

[@robertpurdy4452]

I have been thinking about buying one of these lefties and I'm glad you did a review on this same model I'm looking at. I like the smaller body acoustics since I find the dreadnoughts hard to play for me (I'm too fat I suppose) and this looks like it would work.

[@monsirto]

Hey Shane, nice vid as usual. Do we have an Oz distributor? Looks like a good platform for a midi pickup too. 👍

[@maxherron1376]

I've had my Morgan Mahogany Live for over a year and it is my favorite guitar. Even better than my Taylor 214ce. Great review.

[@robertmarsee4780]

I've never had a Taylor or Martin and ofcourse I want one but the $ ...I'm thinking of using part of stimulus on one...which do you recommend?

[@anandavirmed578]

@@robertmarsee4780 can't go wrong with the 214ce friend.

[@lisboncruz2962]

That's a bold claim! I kinda want one now haha. I have had 114ce, 214ce, and currently have a 314ce.

[@ostosaga]

You can't go wrong with the 314ce all solid! that definitely makes the difference

[@guitarocd9984]

I've always said impressing people with a electric guitar is easy. Impressing people with an acoustic guitar is more difficult to say the least. Nice job on the opening tune. Would like to hear more of that.

[@intheblues]

Thanks. It took me a while to make that little groove into a song :)

[@guitarocd9984]

I always wanted to be a good acoustic guitar player. But it's too much work.

[@guitarocd9984]

I like all mahogany acoustics. They have a natural compression. The chords blend together nicely.

[@WhiteDove73-888]

I love the smell

[@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84]

Just bought this guitar and decided to sell my Yamaha acoustic electric that I've had for close to 5 years. It's an amazing guitar for the money. Great tone and playability, resonates very nicely. Perfect setup right out of the box. Comes with a nice padded bag too. Nothing negative to say about it!

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

If they ever decide to sell these outside of the US of A they might be a thing, but until that they are just something we see on a KZbin channel.

[@intheblues]

That's fair enough! I had no idea they restricted sales in the US. They didn't mention that to me at all.

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

@@intheblues It's nothing you'd be expected to know. If I was sent a guitar to review I would assume that I could buy that guitar where I lived. BTW, for a guy that doesn't play a lot of acoustic, you played the heck out of that one!

[@intheblues]

@@I.M.Guitar-Nerd Thanks, Duke! I appreciate that. I haven't played an acoustic in so long I was a little worried I would really, really suck at it haha.

[@Rayzsion]

I use a site called myus and they gave me an adress in florida, and they will send me the package to my country The Netherlands. so gonna be a week or 2 before it comes, but when it does and if it does, I can let you know. It might worth it. I saved about 40 euros during the blackfriday sale, and then I pay more than 40 for shipping overseas, so I wasn't doing it for the money I just really like their guitars.

[@mikein60fpstwitch.tvaliber73]

Well pretty much defeats the whole purpose of these guitars. Great bang for the buck/CHEAP. They will ship to all states in the US with the added shipping charge, I was hearing one guy paid 75$. So lets do some math here. Shipping to a country in the EU or even out of the US etc add 100$+ US dollars, when alot of these guitars cost around 200$ makes no sense right? Moral of the story, why not buy locally? or from a manufacturer that has a distribution center in your neck of the woods. Just sayin, best of luck -Cheers

[@TiborRisko]

Shane, that intro track is just so damn cool you could easily make it into an awesome song mate. I love the fact that you are using REAL drums for your backing tracks, really breathes life into a song. Great tones from that guitar too!

[@intheblues]

Thanks, Tibor. The drums have opened up a lot of opportunities to mix things up :). Cheers mate!

[@d3w4yn3]

You, Sir, have just sold me a guitar! Great demo, amazing sound, and good technical details here!

[@e_ripley1267]

I've owned the same model Orangewood Guitar for about 6 months. It's been my living room/beach/camping guitar all summer. Does the job and no regrets buying it. Hard to beat for the price.

[@michaelogden5093]

Review much appreciated. Electric is cool but a bare bones acoustic by itself is the total package. A guy can sit down with his guitar and nothing more make a great song.

[@Cr8z13]

Happy to see an acoustic review. The orangewood didn't blow me away.

[@rorywynhoff1549]

I've watched a few videos of Orangewood acoustics. I love the tone of the open pore mahogany on these. Just looking to get a guitar. Thank you for the review, Shane!

[@ChataOrlando]

You sold me on this. Bought an orangewood a few months back. Best investment ever. It’s just as good as my martin.

[@neohiomale1947]

I just bought this same guitar for my son as a birthday present as he wants get get back into playing and I have the spruce top model of this guitar and have to say for the money I'm impressed 👏

[@davidpeters8328]

When I got mine, I was so impressed with the sound&tone and playability. And after further investigation found dead frets. So I straighten the neck then took it to a tech found unleveled frets all over. The e,b,&g nut slots wasn't right and action was too low. If I was to give a grade it'd give it a solid C+!

[@davidkenworthy2403]

I'm totally impressed from the opening track! I've seen many reviews on Orangewood but till your review the trust was never there! Everything that I've seen you review has been spot on in my opinion! I may have to Crack open the piggy bank and try one of those! Blessings from Ks.

[@larrybranchii]

My Mahogany comes in the mail tomorrow, can’t wait.

[@WhiteDove73-888]

I love the smell of Mahogany guitars! The tone is the best as well!

[@jorgemiro1613]

I digging through your old videos and finding a Jem like this great sounding guitar for a really affordable price. Thanks Shane, good video.

[@MrWickk]

Been looking at an acoustic electric that won't make my wallet feel guilty, this review/demo was perfect. Cheers

[@avjake]

Looks fantastic, sounds fantastic, and it doesn't cost much. Like that perfect girl you could never find. Easily the easiest to play acoustic I have owned. My only quibble with Orangewood is that they don't offer any spruce tops in lefty!

[@TheTriplelman]

I love I love mahogany deeper richer mid-tones and bass ear sound but what is layered mahogany? Is that laminate mahogany? That's a big difference

[@lazvt8469]

Got my lefty Morgan about a few weeks ago....love it more than I ever loved my $1500 Martin. Super playable. Resonant. Balanced. LOVE IT!!!!! 10% discount....$254...and it's hard to put down. I've fallen in love with acoustic music again.

[@jamalabdul2009]

When it comes to acoustic guitars, I’m not particularly picky when it comes to brands so finding a quality acoustic without breaking the bank (or taking away from my electric guitar fund 😂😂) would be ideal. This Orangewood hits all the right buttons!!! Cool looks, great tones equals a guitar I’d love to own!!! Nice demo Shane!! Cheers!🎸🎸🎸🎸👍🏾👍🏾

[@zd351]

Now Jamal, you've been a subscriber here long enough to know better. We don't hit buttons here. We tick boxes.

[@jamalabdul2009]

zd351 😂😂😂😂

[@rkdeviancy]

how you liking it 2 years later? looking into getting one myself!

[@julianobeckersoares5041]

It sounded amazing, Shane. You definitely should do more acoustics, i loved it! You should try the Gretsch Jim Dandy guitar. You're awsome, dude! How we say here in Brazil: PIÁ DO DJANHO!

[@tedrowland7800]

I liked your playing. I have been looking at some Orangewood guitars for awhile. They have several models with and without electronics. I have played other brands in brick and mortar stores that were "all mahogany", but that sounds much better. The price point on that guitar is outstanding.

[@darrylreaume590]

Had mine a few years. Love it. Superb value

[@mrsharbormaster]

Loved your review. I have a Morgan on the way ... good timing to catch your review. Thanks

[@HodgkinTattoo]

They've gave a lot of youtubers guitars this month!

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Love the Mahogany tones. Great to see an acoustic on the channel. Nice to change it up a bit and give us a different view of the six string world. Very nice. 👍🇦🇺

[@kennysousa5029]

Yeah man! Hopefully you can review more left handed acoustics in the future! Loved this one 👌

[@Nico22dlc]

It sounds like a Martin guitar man... It's amazing that for the (allegedly) low price you can get such a wonderful tone & brightness off of it.

[@seamusmcgabhann3875]

Hello Shane. As a left handed guitar player I follow all your videos with interest. I recently purchased a Orangewood Mahogany live and I would like your opinion. The guitar came with a large scratch on top surface, and a noticeable belling bump and the strings were not installed properly. Orangewood will exchange the guitar but states that the belly bump is normal!

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Nice guitar! If you’ve never tried Ernie Ball Rock & Blues acoustic strings give them a try. They sound great.

[@mdvs42]

Loved that you played it live I've considering one as I'm a lefty as well, but wasn't comfortable ordering one without playing or least hearing one not too bad, the only down side is they only offer the lefties in their cheaper version guitars, at least that's all i see, I've written the company twice with the response of showing only the less expensive ones, still on the fence. thanks for the review

[@skintslots]

Would like to see more acoustic stuff on your channel as I am solely and acoustic player but like your reviews and information on the stuff that you play and test. I think you'd get more views as well as there are quite a few content providers who focus more on acoustics themselves.

[@dafud77]

They caught my eye about a year ago. I mentioned that they didn’t have a left range, and a rep actually asked which one I wanted to see. I thought that was amazing asking an average joe. I went to buy a lefty and support them and they have been sold out of that exact guitar for a while. I keep checking. As soon as I see them back in stock, I will be buying one.

[@lazvt8469]

They come back in stock VERY quickly...got mine a few weeks ago...a day or two after they initially sold out.

[@DMSProduktions]

I've heard good things about these. Piezos are always bleh for recording. It's a compromise for playing live! The mike sounded nice and airy and jangly! It's good! \m/

[@johnwalters6182]

Great to see a different review on the channel, would love to see a shoot out with the equivalent Artist guitar , perhaps the JMH200CEQ in Mahogany.

[@jeffsullivan4946]

Love my Oliver Jr live with solid mahogany top... don't get the lower all laminate guitars... mahogany is warm less abrasive than spruce IMHO just sounds more like the classic recordings a good balance of tone

[@ATX0705]

I'm debating on whether to get the Morgan Spruce Live or the Morgan Mohagany Live. What do you think?

[@nathankarr7665]

@@ATX0705 I gotta say mahogany all the way. I had an Ibanez aw54ce and the mahogany tone is amazing!

[@oncameramastery]

Gotta love a cheap acoustic that you don't feel guilty beating up on!

[@le_th_]

Wow, it sounds so much better "dead dry" as you call it. When you first started playing it with the produced backing track, I almost turned the video off it sounded so awful. The tone is *much better* with just the microphone than whatever produced track you were playing it with before. Also preferred the sound with just the mic @5:51.

[@alexbostelle287]

Layered mahogany back and sides , correct? Solid top

[@landonbailey]

Looks and sounds nice!

[@Composermusic4]

Just bought one. Great guitar for the price. The hardware is actual decent.

[@jeffsullivan4946]

Nice work as usual Shane

[@edblakemore5729]

I have 3 Orangewoods. Great bang for the buck.

[@eatmybooger96]

@Dat Tram orangewood have korean version?

[@schreds8882]

I have the Morgan with the spruce top. It sounds really good. The feel is excellent with an easy to play neck. If you're used to the Taylor neck then you'll be at home with the Orangewood. Mine has some cool bear clawing on the top. I didn't expect such a nice top for that price point. I will point out that there was a minor blemish to the finish on mine but don't care because it plays and sounds great. It stays in tune; it's remarkably stable. Maybe because of the laminate construction; don't know, don't care because it works. 😁 It does have a very noticeable scarf joint. This makes the neck stronger but if you don't like the look of scarf joints be warned. The only real con to the Orangewood is that it lacks a richness in the bottom end. It's not bad but there's just something not full about it. If you're gigging then the guitar is great but if you're heading to the studio then consider a higher end guitar like a Taylor or a Martin. I haven't tried Orangewood's solid wood collection though. That Hudson dreadnought could be an alternative for studio recording. I did take mine to my guitar tech. I have no experience setting up acoustics and while it didn't need a setup, I wanted to put my favorite acoustic strings on it. Once you put your favorite strings on it, this will become your favorite all around acoustic.

[@anthonyward8587]

Would love to see how the 'Hog' Dreadnought sounded. NB - Maybe a review of an OZ "Ruben Acoustic" ?. Another great vid Shane.

[@MrBlueshammer]

Such a soulful playing !

[@omgsolikevalleygirl]

orangewood is such as california guitar brand name :D love it

[@glennlilley8608]

Nice sounds, not altogether certain about the controls, stops you catching them I suppose, but surely it's a matter of time be you build up a collection of picks inside, at least you'll know where they are though

[@drbeardo6960]

Leave orangewood aside, Intro was dope🔥🔥🔥

[@TheKingDrew]

Im new to guitar should I get one of these or wait this is my top end of the budget and I know I’ll continue

[@tonetoner8789]

Love to hear more acoustic stuff.

[@davidmurphy4844]

I know you don't usually play an acoustic guitar yourself but I enjoyed this review and should do some more. You should also try the Zoom A1 Four Acoustic processor that can sound like some expensive acoustic guitar models and is well worth the money and you get a looper too.

[@abraarmasud9194]

Please do more acoustic reviews 🙏

[@cannonmarc]

I own this same model, left handed. Also own the Oliver left handed model. The tone, playability, volume and quality are top notch. Great for fingerstyle and flat picking. I noticed that Shane plays close to the bridge which highlights the trebly side of tone. This guitar is very expressive played closer to the sound hole and neck. The bass response is deep and tight without being boomy. The tuners are excellent. Does not compress played up the fretboard and ca poed up high is clear and sweet. Intonation is fine with it’s compensated saddle. I own high end Martins and other acoustics and this is the easiest playing. I’d just as soon play this Morgan as any other acoustic. I’ll eventually put an LR Bags Anthem or similar pickup on it and will have as good a pro setup as I’ll ever need. Get yourself any Orangewood guitar and you’ll congratulate yourself for your good judgement. We own a right handed Oliver Jr. Live right handed and I wish I was right handed, too. The low price is a function of the company’s business model, not a lack of quality. Don’t miss the opportunity and check the website frequently for models in stock. I waited awhile for the Morgan and jumped on it quickly.

[@kissfan1701]

Now I know my smart stuff is watching me. I just looked them up last night. Played with one at GC last year. Brilliant and a steal for the price. Sounds great like they could charge more, but don’t give them any ideas.

[@TerryOCarroll]

I thought Orangewood didn't deliver to Australia? Lovely guitars, if they deliver here I'd consider getting one

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

They don't. You can't buy one of these outside of the USA

[@DMSProduktions]

I'd say this was a water test to send to an Aussie reviewer!

[@monsirto]

@@I.M.Guitar-Nerd Bugger, the import cost alone puts it out of contention in that case.

[@guitarprepnplus1]

Got a lefty Morgan.. Love it after lowering the action. 🎸👍

[@garylearo5301]

Shane, nice playing, love it. How do you think they compare to Eastman in sound and neck size? Thanks, Gary from Sarasota, Fl.

[@Phil-Grocholl]

The guitar sounds nice, but if you are going to get into more acoustic guitars, look into Ibanez. They have 5 or 6 lefty models. One I am thinking about getting is the AW54LCE.

[@Parkhead_workshop]

Unrelated question about the chicken picking you often do; how do you keep your fingernails? I've always kept mine super short, but have been recently practicing some fingerpicking stuff. Now they are growing long enough to get in the way (making my playing less fluid) and I don't know whether to cut em as usual or keep them growing, persevere and see if I get used to it. I think it's preferred for classical/folk styles. Thoughts?

[@mikemcquade5431]

Beautiful guitar

[@timothymarcus1935]

awesome playin man jus frickin loved it! ;)

[@hutchfromba]

Nice, real wood. Some Martin's have Ovengkol also.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Nice guitar, I'm really diggin' that groove at 8:00? You still have the guitar?

[@abhishekbhattacharya5084]

Shane, been following you a while. Loved the playing. I play a Fender CD60S All Mahogany variant. Solid hog top and ply sides and back. Indonesia made. I team it with Fishman Neo D humbucking external pups. I get far better tone thru a hybrid amp. It's in similar price range I believe. Check that one out sometime. Cheers and keep rocking👍

[@shawn_edwin]

Hold the phone... I need that note light!!! I’m in love!

[@petergrivalszki5847]

Hi! I'm a lefty acoustic player, and I love your channel! It would be great if you could continue this stuff - I mean testing lefty acoustics - it would be a huge help for lefties! I have a question too: Do you know any lefty baritone acoustic guitar which is worth its price?

[@lawrencesmith2365]

Great demo., Sounds as good as my Talor 214ce

[@jetblack7044]

I wanna see more acoustic guitar demo Australia has great acoustic guitars such as Cole Clark, Maton`

[@markdakel9253]

Excellent acoustic chops Impressive guitar

[@intheblues]

Thanks, Mark. I haven't played acoustic in so long! I think the trick is to just strum a lot haha :) Cheers mate.

[@SammyFender]

Hmm 🤔 I thought it would be warmer. A little too bright for me acoustically and far too buzzy through the Fishman. But chunky neck means no go for me. Excellent video though!!

[@intheblues]

It's not a fat neck but it was a bit chunkier than I expected. A lot of acoustics seem to have really thin necks this is quite a comfy C shape.

[@shanemiller2046]

I thought it was quite buzzy myself. I wasn't digging the tone either. I don't know if it's something from his set up.

[@danielscholz4117]

Great review, but if you don’t life in the US you can’t order it. Bummer. Unless you have any idea how to get one delivered outside the US?

[@intheblues]

Ah that sucks, I didn't know that :(

[@DMSProduktions]

IF you know someone who LIVES, in the US, get them to but it for you and ship it privately to you after!

[@jameswhite1450]

Once again Daniel look for one on Reverb would be my guess.

[@danielscholz4117]

James S White yep, did the Reverb research, no one to fetch over there. Seems no luck so far. Will keep looking. :)

[@danielscholz4117]

DMSProduktions hmmm good idea. Funny though they don’t even ship to Canada.

[@MCM_Savage]

Awww. There is my lefty guitar! I'm going to start saving for it right away. Then I gotta learn how to play it. Lol. 👍

[@sophiepaterson7444]

Not a huge fan of the pick-up sound, but with the mic it's beautiful.

[@martinboucher6225]

Yes,More acoustic stuff! : )

[@jasong546]

Thank you shane that’s killer!

[@jasonrecor30]

Does the pickup in it have to be plugged in in order for it to work? I'm not seeing the point in a 9v battery if it doesn't run off the battery and give it tone and volume unless it plugged in.

[@leighyarnall7346]

Hi where in Australia do you buy orange wood guitars Leigh

[@littlerhodyguitar2169]

I have that same guitar and I really like it.

[@shanewalton8888]

I recently bought a used Ibanez acoustic. Sad to say I haven't played it much. Hate its bulky size and it just doesn't inspire me like my electrics.

[@mikein60fpstwitch.tvaliber73]

Hear that, I ran into the same thing. Might wana check out the Oliver Jr. Makes a great travel guitar, perfect for it. Mahogany makes it sound great for the size and then ther's the bang for the buck. Have a bunch of electric guitars, and also a Ibanez artcore hollow body/love it but yeh the bulky thing... picked up the Oliver Jr for 160$ on sale no electronics, not needed for traveling or a quick "pick up and play for 20min".If you want the "live" version it adds 80$ One last thing, had a Yamaha travel guitar/there is such a thing as too small, didn't like it much and got rid of it. The Oliver Jr finds a "sweet spot" with size/ a little larger than most travel guitars. Best of luck, -Cheers

[@shanewalton8888]

@@mikein60fpstwitch.tvaliber73 I will check it out. I got an electric Steinberger for a travel. I am presently having a custom Acostasonic style guitar being built. Will let you know how it goes.

[@snooze0023]

You should try some Tasman acoustic guitars Aussie made and bloody great.

[@watson91299]

2:44 "mother of toilet seat kind of vibe"😂😂

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

How is it that they are able to ship internationally for reviews, but not for sale to customers?

[@intheblues]

It might be cost/customs/or some other expense. Maybe shoot them an email and see what they say. :-)

[@akwamarsunzal]

Sweet sounding guitar!

[@vw9659]

Only ships to USA according to website.

[@intheblues]

oh :(

[@DMSProduktions]

@@intheblues Yeah, so WHAT'S the point in sending it to an Aussie YTer? UNLESS they're TESTING the waters! (Tapping his nose! )

[@alanshadyvally]

I have the same guitar right handed. It's a nice guitar.

[@noyzkieyt9806]

Thanks Shane

[@gaberb]

What strings should I use to replace the factory ones?

[@intheblues]

It's really up to you. I usually get D'Addario strings for my guitars because they are high quality and good value. Try a light or medium set if you're just getting started.

[@richardmorris7188]

Ovangkol is an African relative of rosewood

[@hutchfromba]

Nice, real wood. Some Martin's have Ovengkol also.

[@zachrubinic4685]

@@hutchfromba the back and sides of a 400 series by taylor are ovangkol

[@Darkaxelgaming-tt7ip]

Can you do a review on the Kurt Cobain fender Jaguar?

[@pixy547]

What string did he say in the video to change the medium light strings?

[@roberthiggins986]

Having watched how objective you are and your ability to run a guitar through the paces....the new offering by Lava guitars looks a d sounds promising...their earlier versions were thin and tinny sounding, with no bottom to speak of, and eq’ing only seemed to add an obnoxious boomy sound. The newest one: Lava Me Pro sound like a decent acoustic, but being carbon fiber would be a great option (if it stands up to scrutiny) for a traveling musician. Up to this point, even the really pricey carbon fibers didn’t have a sound I would use in a gig...this one might be one gig-worthy...heck, at least you would be trying something a tad on the novelty side!

[@roberthiggins986]

@@MrMoneyHelper Well, considering that technically speaking, epoxy is part of a broad term that defines "plastic". Have you determined what "kind" of plastic it is made from? I did some research on it prior to my initial posting..it also has aluminum as part of its construction...from a practical standpoint....this creates a guitar that would not be affected by environmental changes...so yes, it is a real carbon fiber guitar. My interest, is to hear what is sounds like from an qualified, unbiased source, which is why I asked on here and not elsewhere...

[@roberthiggins986]

@@MrMoneyHelper This isn't a Klos guitar I was talking about, and you still haven't verified your claim....I am merely asking you to verify how you formed your opinion and what facts it is based upon....simple enough.

[@roberthiggins986]

@@MrMoneyHelper You STILL haven't stated the facts of your initial opinion of the Lava Me Pro....do you know what and IF there are any differences in the resins used? You have stated an opinion with no factual basis...and still haven't verified anything of substance. Try being specific.

[@roberthiggins986]

@@MrMoneyHelper what this sounds more like...is denigration of a competitor rather than a legitimate point...again, you stating the type of resin is immaterial tells me what I needed to know...there are some resins that vary in stiffness, brittleness, flexibility, elasticity, etc. the resin has a LOT to do with the construction as these characteristics would create a stronger or weaker material as well as also affecting the sound dramatically...you state you know how these are constructed, yet you state the resin is immaterial....which means you actually DON'T know....if anything, I am now more curious about the Lava and less likely to consider the Klos.....you did a good job of unselling....

[@e.m.r1124]

amazing!!

[@michaelsinclair2372]

is it available in Australia?

[@MsMusicman56]

Is it me or does this guitar sound thin? I'd look at the 3/4 but it would probably sound even thinner than this one and it's only available in the States. Just my two bob

[@MisterNiles]

How does he get those drum and bass sounds from an acoustic guitar. Amazing. Is there a way to turn off the hi0-hats? I don't want those or that ride sound while I'm playing around the camp fire.