An all-new solid top parlor model, Juniper is constructed with a rubber-lined saddle designed to capture the muted tone reminiscent of the past, while incorporating all the functionalities of a modern guitar.
The Orangewood product team tested many rubber-lined saddle designs to find the right thickness and adjustability for their new parlor model. They then upgraded the top and bridge construction with additional reinforcement and added in a trapeze tailpiece. For excellent tuning stability, they added in Grover open-gear tuners. The result is modern performance with a punchy yet articulate sound.
And while Juniper sounds great unplugged, the rubber bridge especially shines when amplified and explored through amps and pedals. To make the guitar tour-ready, the Juniper is equipped with a powerful, high-output rail pickup to pristinely amplify the mellowness of the rubber bridge. A vintage-style cupcake knob adds volume control.
For the final touches, Orangewood added Ernie Ball Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings, providing the perfect warmth to accentuate Juniper’s tonal textures. These lighter gauge flat wound strings are chosen for their smooth feel and ease of playability. To match this old-school sound, juniper was developed with vintage-style aesthetic details, including double bound binding and a 3-ply pickguard.
The Juniper will launch in two satin finishes: Black or Sunburst.
Key Features
- Body Shape: Parlor
- Wood: Solid Spruce Top, Layered Sapele Mahogany Back & Sides
- Electronics: Single Sized Rail Humbucker Pickup (Alnico5) with Volume Control
- Tuners: Grover Open Gear Tuners
- Nut / Saddle: Bone Nut / Rubber Wrapped Saddle
- Bracing: Reinforced Non-Scalloped X Bracing
- Neck Joint: Vintage Style 12th Fret Neck Joint
- Strings: Ernie Ball Power Slinky Flatwound Guitar Strings
- Headstock Truss Rod Access
- Gig Bag Included
- Price: $395
“We’re excited to finally introduce our first rubber bridge model that captures an old-school sound, plays easily and in-tune, and is affordable,” said Eddie Park, Orangewood’s co-founder. “Personally, I’ve been such a fan of the rubber bridge sound that’s been popping up across my favorite artists’ records, and I think there’s a reason why it resonates with so many guitarists today. It captures this dreamy, otherworldly tone that is really unique. It allows guitarists to write and hear songs in a whole new way.”
Every Juniper is professionally set up by Orangewood’s in-house guitar technicians before shipment and includes a gig bag. The guitar retails at $395 and is available directly online at orangewoodguitars.com/collections/rubber-bridge. A select inventory of models will also be available through Chicago Music Exchange.
For more information, please visit orangewoodguitars.com.
Juniper Sunburst | Rubber Bridge Guitar Indie-Folk Demo ft. Hayley Briasco | Orangewood
The Astro is a Custom Series model, made to order in the USA in an array of hardware configurations & unique finishes.
Small builder Sully Guitars is back with the Astro - a unique set neck 24-fret model focused on upper fret access & “inspired by beloved moments in classic rock history.” The Astro is a Custom Series model, made to order in the USA in an array of hardware configurations & unique finishes. You may have noticed another Astro recently -longtime Sully artist Perfecto De Castro partnered with Soldano to use the Astro prototype guitar in demo videos for Soldano’s own Astro amplifier.
Sully is attending the NAMM show, Astroprototype in tow, at booth 4717-19 as part of the Boutique Guitar Showcase. If you’re attending, you have to try the Astro for yourself to see why Sully’s neck profile, fretwork, & attention to detail are the talk of the guitar-building community.
“The Astro is a total labor of love. I always wanted to take a swing at this shape, & after a lot of fine-tuning, it really took on a life of its own. What I love about the Astro, & something that surprised me, is that it’s sort of a musical Rorschach test. When I hand a guitarist an Astro, everyone plays a different riff & tells me a different iconic musician it reminds them of. I think the shape connects with your early musical memories & helps channel them into your own music.”
-Jon Sullivan, President/Founder Sully Guitars
The Sully Guitars Astro Model Features:
- Shoot Your Playing Into The Stratosphere - Inspired by iconic Rock & Roll heroes, the Astro features a modernized, carefully offset body for comfort & balance.
- Built By Rock & Roll - Sully’s critically acclaimed neck profile w/ 24 stainless steel frets.
- Playability Comes First - Sully has a strict “no-clunk” rule. The Astro may look old school, but its sculpted set neck heel & enhanced upper fret access provide effortless playability.
- No Compromise Construction - Industry-standard components including Hipshot, FloydRose, FU-Tone, Fishman Fluence, & more.
- Make It Your Own - The Astro is available for custom order with a wide variety of premium timber, hardware, & finish options.
- All USA Custom Series Sully Guitars are built by a small team in Texas, PLEK’d, & include a custom G&G hardshell case w/ COA.
The Sully Guitars Astro starts at $4299.
For more information, please visit sullyguitars.com.
Martin announces the release of its remastered X Series lineup. This update features new high-pressure laminate (HPL) patterns and playability enhancements.
With this remastered collection, Martin Guitar aims to redefine the expectations of what an affordable acoustic guitar can and should be.
The key highlights of the remastered X Series lineup include:
• New High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) Patterns: The X Series boasts an array of stunning HPL patterns, including three new additions to the lineup – cocobolo, ziricote, and Brazilian rosewood – joining mahogany, koa, and all-black. These innovative and durable HPL backs and sides provide a striking and unique look that sets the X Series apart.
• Enhanced Playability: X Series guitars are made to play – designed to deliver legendary Martin tone and ultimate playability. Comfortable and responsive, they now feature a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge, refined string spacing, and a modernized bridge contour for a smooth and enjoyable playing experience.
• Comprehensive Range: The remastered X Series offers a diverse range of body sizes to cater to different musical styles and preferences – 0, 00, 000, D, and GPC – ensuring that there is an X Series guitar for every player.
• Eco-Friendly Construction: Martin Guitar remains dedicated to sustainability with the remastered X Series. These guitars are crafted with responsibly.
The remastered X Series also features headplates that match the respective HPL patterns, satin tuners, refined rosettes, and Martin E-1 electronics with a built-in chromatic tuner and volume, tone, and phase controls. X1 models feature HPL bodies, Stratabond necks, and Richlite fingerboards and bridges, while X2 models feature satin-finished spruce tops, HPL backs and sides, and select hardwood necks, fingerboards, and bridges.
The remastered X Series lineup includes the following models: 0-X2E Cocobolo, 00-X2E Cocobolo, 000-X2E Brazilian, D-X1E Koa, D-X1E Mahogany, D-X2E Brazilian, D-X2E Mahogany, D-X2E Ziricote Burst, D-X2E Brazilian 12-String, GPC-X1E Black, GPC-X2E Cocobolo, and GPC-X2E Ziricote.
Visit the Martin Guitar booth at The 2024 NAMM Show to experience these instruments firsthand.
For more information, please visit martinguitar.com.