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Orangewood Introduces First Nylon-String Guitar

A reimagining of some of Orangewood’s most popular models within their solid-top Melrose Collection.

Los Angeles, CA (August 31, 2020) -- Orangewood announced today the introduction of three new models to their Special Edition Melrose Collection: Mason Nylon Cedar Live, Brooklyn Jr. Live, and Echo Vintage Sunburst Live.

The Special Edition Melrose Collection is a reimagining of some of Orangewood’s most popular models within their solid top Melrose Collection — offering new sizes, finishes, and string options for their best-selling models. The Mason Nylon Cedar Live, modeled after the original Mason Live, is Orangewood’s first-ever nylon string guitar. Made with a Fishman Flex EQ Pickup System and loaded with Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension Nylon Strings, Mason Nylon Cedar Live is designed to be a modern take on the classical guitar.

The Brooklyn Jr. Live, as part of the Special Edition Melrose Collection, is a scaled-down version of Orangewood’s popular grand concert Brooklyn model — a perfect fit for smaller players or anyone looking for a high-quality, perfectly balanced mini guitar at an affordable price.

The last model revealed, the Echo Vintage Sunburst Live, offers a new finish option to the Echo dreadnought guitar. With a rustic, sunburst color, the new finishing pairs a timeless impression with Echo’s bold sound and full-bodied projection.

Features:

Mason Nylon Cedar Live

  • Body Shape: Grand Auditorium Cutaway
  • Top Wood: Solid Cedar
  • Back / Sides: Layered Pau Ferro
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Tuners: Gold with White Knobs
  • Scale: 25.6"
  • Nut / Saddle: Bone
  • Nut Width: 48mm
  • Finish: UV-Cured Gloss
  • Electronics: Fishman Flex EQ
  • Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension
  • Gig Bag Included
  • Price: $495

Brooklyn Jr. Live

  • Body Shape: Mini Grand Concert
  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back / Sides: Layered Pau Ferro
  • Fretboard: Ovangkol
  • Tuners: Gold Die-Cast
  • Scale: 23.5"
  • Nut / Saddle: Bone
  • Nut Width: 43mm
  • Electronics: Fishman Flex EQ
  • Gig Bag: Included
  • Price: $395

Echo Vintage Sunburst Live

  • Body Shape: Dreadnought
  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back / Sides: Layered Pau Ferro
  • Fretboard: Ovangkol
  • Tuners: Gold Die-Cast
  • Scale: 25.5"
  • Nut / Saddle: Bone
  • Nut Width: 44mm
  • Finish: UV-Cured Gloss
  • Electronics: Fishman Flex EQ
  • Gig Bag Included
  • Price: $425

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