Orangewood announced today the Melrose Retro Collection, a new lineup of acoustic guitars built around three of the most enduring body shapes in acoustic music. The collection introduces three models—Dylan Retro (slope-shoulder dreadnought), Nash Retro (parlor), and Brooklyn Retro (grand concert).
Rather than treating these designs as nostalgia exercises, Orangewood focused on what has made these classic body shapes so enduring, refining them through the brand’s approach to design, setup, and performance. Across the collection, new appointments include a redesigned retro-style headstock with a straighter profile, a classic-inspired bridge, open-gear tuners, and upgraded pickup systems by LR Baggs. Each model features a solid spruce top with a high-gloss sheen finish. Ease of playability was a top priority, with streamlined electronics and simplified truss rod access for straightforward maintenance and adjustment.
“The dreadnought, parlor, and grand concert have carried songs for decades,” said Eddie Park, Orangewood Co-founder. “We weren’t interested in nostalgia for its own sake, or in adding modern features that overcomplicate the instrument. The goal was something more grounded—taking familiar forms, refining what already works, and pairing them with the features today’s players actually need. Accessible guitars made for players right here, right now.”
Dylan Retro
Orangewood’s take on the slope-shoulder dreadnought, the Dylan Retro combines a solid spruce top with a stained finish that reveals a warm, honeyed character beneath a rich gloss. An LR Baggs M1 passive soundhole pickup delivers a natural and dynamic amplified tone without requiring a battery or onboard preamp.
Nash Retro
A parlor guitar built for players who prefer a more intimate acoustic voice. The Nash Retro features a 12-fret neck joint that enhances warmth and resonance, along with a comfortable C-shaped neck that creates an inviting playing experience. Equipped with a custom-voiced LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup system.
Brooklyn Retro
The Brooklyn Retro brings the balance and versatility of a grand concert body shape to the collection. Equipped with the LR Baggs M1 passive soundhole pickup for natural, dynamic amplified response.
Starting at $545, every guitar in the Melrose Retro Collection includes a gig bag and is professionally set up by Orangewood’s in-house technicians before shipping. The collection is available now exclusively at orangewoodguitars.com/collections/melrose-retro-collection.
