Austen sounds a lot lighter than the Hudson, but I do actually prefer the more richer, deeper sound of the Hudson. Whether it's worth another 800 bucks is a whole 'nother story.
You can really hear the difference, the Hudson has a rich warm sound thats clearly defined but even Austen is not only a great value for its price range it also has magnificent sound that is full bodied . It really comes down to what a musician is looking for . The high end Orangewood Hudson is for those who intend to play that guitar for life because its a true keeper and pro-rated .
I would definitely pay for the hudson it's like transitioning from my beginner laminated wood guitar into my current guitar with solid wood. The deep end is just magical compared to my beginner guitar. I also really liked the austen it's tone is impressive for that price. Great video btw. Love your channel.
orangewood really have done a great job with their quality. I started off with a yamaha fg800 as my first real guitar and upgraded to the orangewood sage which is the all solid wood( spruce top and mahogany sides and back) grand auditorium. such a beautiful sound and easy to play. cannot recommend orangewood enough. great demo.
I bought the Ava Mahogany for my second guitar and it sounds so beautiful. I really like that these guitars are so well set up and ready to play out of the box.
I really love seing people having Nice things like his guitar... I wish i could afford to buy one for my birthday but I don't But i really love seeing people having things that I don't they inspired me to work hard and maybe one day I'd be able to buy one of those guitar❤️ God bless
The Hudson takes it hands down. Great low end and woody sound. I honestly prefer my Morgan mahogany over both. Orangewood is doing great things with affordable guitar. They are able to bring music to our youth at an awesome price. So important in these times
Hey guys , I took a chance and bought the Dana spruce mini guitar which is $125 their cheapest model for my son to practice. I had to do a but of truss rod tuning as per the instructions. I am pleasantly surprised at the sound quality of the guitar although admittedly not at the same level as a mini Taylor. But at this price it is outstanding. For those that want this in Oz. Use a freight forwarded company from the USA such as myus.com to get your orangewood shipped into Oz. I am now thinking of buying a midrange model.
Thanks for doing this review! I love how you do the side by side or up and down comparison. You do the comparisons better than any others out there. Using identical samples, flat picking and finger picking. Wow that is just really, really helpful. I purchased the Hudson after watching your video and have not regretted it. The LR Baggs pickup is fantastic. It accurately represents the sound of the guitar.
And so, the best guitar I EVER owned right out of the box, just opened it and impressed. Hudson live, Torrified Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany solid back and sides, open Grover tuners and LR Baggs Anthem pickup system. Played a "G" chord right out the box, pretty much in tune, yeah......hard shell case etc..... very good deal... HIGHLY recommend this channel and that guitar........ now.... point me to your best videos for an out of practice intermediate player. :)
I'm impressed that they do good factory setup on the cheaper model. Was the action comparable between the two, both easy to play? I bought a guitar in the $200 range a couple years ago, an Epiphone AJ220S/N. When I got it in, the action was so high at the first fret that I couldn't even hold the 1st and 2nd strings down with 1 finger to play an open F chord. So I bought a set of nut files and a feeler gauge set on Ebay and filed the slots deeper to get .012 clearance on the 1st string and .016 on the 6th, installed a pickup under the bridge saddle, and sanded down the saddle for optimal low action on the high frets without buzzing strings and it plays like a better more expensive model now. Often a big difference between a cheap and expensive guitar besides materials is the time they took (or didn't take) to set it up. So if the $195 model comes set up well, it's definitely a plus for a beginner who won't know how to do the setup themselves and they won't get discouraged or even worse yet end up with fatigue or injury due to it being too hard to play as many cheap guitars often are.
Hey Steve! Yup, the action was very comparable, the playability of both were very similar. The Hudson obviously had the upper hand with the better build materials and more well rounded sound response as to be expected, but would definitely recommend the $195 model to beginners.
I use that same little riff from Bloom by the Paper Kites to test the fingerpicking in guitars as well!! That made this video so much better! also picking up the Hudson now that it's on sale for 625!! Thank you so much
They sound completely different. Obviously, if you are a beginner, you would not drop $1k for an acoustic guitar, but I've been wrong a few times before. The Hudson sounds incredible, but Austen is a steal at $200
So I have been wanting an upgrade to my Yamaha FS820. Even if it’s just something different to play. The Orangewoods seem to be great bang for the buck. Have watched 50 different review videos and still just don’t know what to get. I have played for a bit over 2 years. I have learned to play on CZcams from a few creators but spend a lot of time on GuitarZero2Hero because I love the teaching style and video approach. Do I spend the money and go with the solid body mahogany or spruce or do I just go with something like the Oliver. I want a new guitar with great sound, easy playability, and will last. I guess I am struggling because this is a want and not a need and I haven’t found anything to 100% convince me to spend the extra $300-400 on the solid body.
You can get a US mail address and then forward freight to Oz from there. So I bought a 3/4 mini Dana model for.my son and used myus.com to fedex into oz.
But that Austen sounds better and has that warmth of an Acoustic, on the other hand the Hudson sounds more like a carbon fibre guitar but it's well balanced
Thanks for your input! I guess it may be a little harder to tell by just listening but playing it is a different story, the Hudson is much more well rounded and a an absolute joy to play. Austen is nice too but my personal preference was the Hudson by a mile. :D
I was all about the solid back and sides, but I'm a lefty, so fck me; right? Still looking forward to playing my lefty Oliver. What's a lefty gotta do to not have to alter a right handed guitar, and still get the best?
I swear I'll go crazy if Dave makes the new Shawn Mendes song " wonder" very quick when the song literally just came out Still I'm gonna be so excited and happy 😂
I love this Channel :-) Been a fan for about 2 Years now and I'm not even playing the guitar lol One Question: Is it possible to name the Song you use, when you demonstrate something? There has been moments where I loved, what you played but had no clue, if this was an "original" by you or just random tones or an actual song :-P Sometime I just want to listen to that over and over again, so it would be quite nice to now, what you've played (if you played something I could listen somewhere) :-D Anyway, keep up the good work and stay safe and healthy! Greeting from Germany!
Would love to see you compare the Ava Mahogany live to the Martin 000-15M. I think the Ava is a better guitar at more than $500 less and you get an LR Baggs Anthem pickup and a hard shell case. Stupid good deal IMHO. Martin needs to keep their eyes on these newer companies providing more bang for the buck.
Just ordered the Hudson based on a friend's recommendation and after watching your video a couple of times. I've never played the guitar before, so was looking for a beginner guitar. Is it advisable to get a cheaper, entry level guitar and work my way up? Any downside to beginning to learn guitar on a higher end model like the Hudson?
Absolutely no downside to getting a more expensive guitar to learn - in fact it'll probably make things easier for you! The other positive is that it's a guitar that will last you even when you're more advanced.
guys I need help. I am thinking of getting the Hudson or the Ava. my play style is varied, so I like to play everything, strumming, flat picking, and finger-style. I know both are incomparable due to the difference in body shape. But if you were given a choice to pick one, which one would you choose and why?
Can’t speak for the Ava. But I have just received a sage to compare and the Hudson sounds better in terms of tone. The larger body just offers that amazing sound. The Ava is the smallest of them all so I feel it’d probably have the quietest volume. I’ve heard from the founder than his favorite tonally is the Hudson too. So if you don’t mind the dreadnaught size I’d go for that. I think they’re all gonna sound great though but depends is you’re priority is tone or comfort.
Here is my question. Did you change the strings (from the strings that were put on at the factory) on either or both of these guitars before doing this comparison?
I got a Yamaha FD01S because beginners can hardly play well so anything better is more than I deserve. Plus, I’d be too afraid of messing up and breaking a $900 guitar. I’ll get something nice once I get decent and the kids grow up! Been at it for about 1 year but only seriously (practicing 30-60 min daily) for the last couple months.
I own 2 orangewood guitars. The Echo and most recently the Hudson. No doubt about it the Hudson easily compares to my more expensive higher end guitars as far as sound quality goes. That said I was highly disappointed with the Hudson in that there is a major blemish in the finish that is quite noticeable. I thought it was a crack at first glance. That's how bad it is. The blemish goes across the entire top of the guitar just above the sound hole. I do not understand how a flaw as bad as this made it passed QC. Especially knowing that orangewood prides themselves with saying the technicians that do the setups and inspections are musicians as well. IMO this guitar should never have been shipped out or at best it should have been sold as a blem model. I'm not sure what they were thinking but I'm either going to send the guitar back in exchange for a new one or they'll have to offer me a pretty hefty discount. Also the action is not all that great either. It makes me wonder how good and experienced the orangewood technicians are.
I want to buy the Hudson, Im debating between the regular and live version, do you have an opinion on the live? Ill most likely never use it but someone told me it be better to get it with the pickups in case I ever decide to sell
Hey Jeff! The live version has that LR Baggs pickup installed which sounds great. That's literally the only difference so it's up to you really. I've also been informed that Orangewood have some new models coming out in the next few months for their Fall 2021 range, so if you don't need it right away, might be good to see what they're like.
@@GuitarZero2Hero thanks for the reply! That is solid information about the new guitars coming out soon. I will definitely hold off now on purchasing the higher end for now but man I might need to buy one of the less expensive ones for now to hold my itch off. Do you still have the hudson? still digging it if you do?
No problems. Out of the lower range I’ve tried the Austen, Oliver and Oliver Jr. the Oliver (not the Jr) is my favourite, the mahogany tone is nice and warm. Great for its price. You should be able to find reviews from others here on YT. But that’s my pick if you wanted to scratch your itch with something under $200.
Austen sounds a lot lighter than the Hudson, but I do actually prefer the more richer, deeper sound of the Hudson. Whether it's worth another 800 bucks is a whole 'nother story.
It’s like he said though. If you can do without the pickup then it’s only a $500 difference.
The thing about expensive guitars is that they will pay for themselves, because in 1000 hours of playing they come out to about $1 an to play
That Hudson sounds fantastic. And the budget model is honestly very hard to beat. Buy both.
I've been playing guitar for almost a year now and the only reason i haven't stop is because of you, your the best teacher in the world, THANK YOU!!
You can really hear the difference, the Hudson has a rich warm sound thats clearly defined but even Austen is not only a great value for its price range it also has magnificent sound that is full bodied . It really comes down to what a musician is looking for . The high end Orangewood Hudson is for those who intend to play that guitar for life because its a true keeper and pro-rated .
Good summary Danny!
best learning channel 🔥
I appreciate that!
Totally👌
Yeah he actually puts a lot of effort in his videos, actually explaining stuff and showing us how it should be played. love it
Facts
I would definitely pay for the hudson it's like transitioning from my beginner laminated wood guitar into my current guitar with solid wood. The deep end is just magical compared to my beginner guitar. I also really liked the austen it's tone is impressive for that price. Great video btw. Love your channel.
Thanks so much :)
orangewood really have done a great job with their quality. I started off with a yamaha fg800 as my first real guitar and upgraded to the orangewood sage which is the all solid wood( spruce top and mahogany sides and back) grand auditorium. such a beautiful sound and easy to play. cannot recommend orangewood enough. great demo.
Thanks for sharing! I’m keen to try out the sage! Looks great
Great channel my friend! Been watching for some time but never commented. keep up the good work!
Thanks so much Vic!
both sounds amazing but I prefer the Orangewood HUDSON
Smart video. Well done! Gave my daughter the Sage for her birthday and she went crazy... happy!! These are SWEET guitars and the service is superb!
I bought the Ava Mahogany for my second guitar and it sounds so beautiful. I really like that these guitars are so well set up and ready to play out of the box.
I really love seing people having Nice things like his guitar... I wish i could afford to buy one for my birthday but I don't But i really love seeing people having things that I don't they inspired me to work hard and maybe one day I'd be able to buy one of those guitar❤️ God bless
Great video, loved the comparison of both guitars. Great playing. Thanks
The Hudson takes it hands down. Great low end and woody sound. I honestly prefer my Morgan mahogany over both. Orangewood is doing great things with affordable guitar. They are able to bring music to our youth at an awesome price. So important in these times
Hey guys , I took a chance and bought the Dana spruce mini guitar which is $125 their cheapest model for my son to practice. I had to do a but of truss rod tuning as per the instructions. I am pleasantly surprised at the sound quality of the guitar although admittedly not at the same level as a mini Taylor. But at this price it is outstanding. For those that want this in Oz. Use a freight forwarded company from the USA such as myus.com to get your orangewood shipped into Oz. I am now thinking of buying a midrange model.
How much did that cost?
Thanks for doing this review! I love how you do the side by side or up and down comparison. You do the comparisons better than any others out there. Using identical samples, flat picking and finger picking. Wow that is just really, really helpful. I purchased the Hudson after watching your video and have not regretted it. The LR Baggs pickup is fantastic. It accurately represents the sound of the guitar.
Glad it was helpful Jack! Enjoy your new guitar! :)
Agreed! Excellent review.
And so, the best guitar I EVER owned right out of the box, just opened it and impressed. Hudson live, Torrified Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany solid back and sides, open Grover tuners and LR Baggs Anthem pickup system. Played a "G" chord right out the box, pretty much in tune, yeah......hard shell case etc..... very good deal... HIGHLY recommend this channel and that guitar........ now.... point me to your best videos for an out of practice intermediate player. :)
austen was fine! but the Hudson.....pro level no comparison
The Orangewood Hudson dreadnought guitar is a real nice guitar for the price, thank you 🎶
The Hudson sounds great! Thanks for doing the comparison!
No problem!
I would love how to learn that flatpicking riff!!! I’ve said this before but oh my does it sound so cool!! Cheers mate!
getting mine tomorrow, the Hudson that is. FED-EX says so anyway. The review helped me determine if I was going in the right direction. Thanks :)
I'm impressed that they do good factory setup on the cheaper model. Was the action comparable between the two, both easy to play? I bought a guitar in the $200 range a couple years ago, an Epiphone AJ220S/N. When I got it in, the action was so high at the first fret that I couldn't even hold the 1st and 2nd strings down with 1 finger to play an open F chord. So I bought a set of nut files and a feeler gauge set on Ebay and filed the slots deeper to get .012 clearance on the 1st string and .016 on the 6th, installed a pickup under the bridge saddle, and sanded down the saddle for optimal low action on the high frets without buzzing strings and it plays like a better more expensive model now. Often a big difference between a cheap and expensive guitar besides materials is the time they took (or didn't take) to set it up. So if the $195 model comes set up well, it's definitely a plus for a beginner who won't know how to do the setup themselves and they won't get discouraged or even worse yet end up with fatigue or injury due to it being too hard to play as many cheap guitars often are.
Hey Steve! Yup, the action was very comparable, the playability of both were very similar. The Hudson obviously had the upper hand with the better build materials and more well rounded sound response as to be expected, but would definitely recommend the $195 model to beginners.
Austen is amazing value for money
yes the Hudson has a full base sound to it
0:16 difference is even more noticeable since even camera is buzzing the focus
I use that same little riff from Bloom by the Paper Kites to test the fingerpicking in guitars as well!! That made this video so much better! also picking up the Hudson now that it's on sale for 625!! Thank you so much
One of my favorite riffs!
me with my 30$ guitar: ._.
Lol same
Me to
Same bruh lmao
I got mine for 80$. I've been using it for two years now. Should've at least bought a yamaha f310 or cort ad810 which costs around 100$
@@bikashth8539 Cort ad 810 costs 135 usd
Early November chords? Haha brings back memories
also looks like the higher end one has ebony bridge pins and a better saddle. Those things make a big difference.
maybe you should make a lasting lover guitar tutorial, thank you
They sound completely different. Obviously, if you are a beginner, you would not drop $1k for an acoustic guitar, but I've been wrong a few times before. The Hudson sounds incredible, but Austen is a steal at $200
Hmm, i feel deep in hudson.
Austen like crunchy tone
It’s an insane difference 🔥
So I have been wanting an upgrade to my Yamaha FS820. Even if it’s just something different to play. The Orangewoods seem to be great bang for the buck. Have watched 50 different review videos and still just don’t know what to get. I have played for a bit over 2 years. I have learned to play on CZcams from a few creators but spend a lot of time on GuitarZero2Hero because I love the teaching style and video approach. Do I spend the money and go with the solid body mahogany or spruce or do I just go with something like the Oliver. I want a new guitar with great sound, easy playability, and will last. I guess I am struggling because this is a want and not a need and I haven’t found anything to 100% convince me to spend the extra $300-400 on the solid body.
Hudson sounds amazing.
It’s a shame we can’t buy these in Australia, they seem good value .. It seems odd an Aussie guy promoting products us Aussie’s can’t have though.
You can get a US mail address and then forward freight to Oz from there. So I bought a 3/4 mini Dana model for.my son and used myus.com to fedex into oz.
But that Austen sounds better and has that warmth of an Acoustic, on the other hand the Hudson sounds more like a carbon fibre guitar but it's well balanced
Thanks for your input! I guess it may be a little harder to tell by just listening but playing it is a different story, the Hudson is much more well rounded and a an absolute joy to play. Austen is nice too but my personal preference was the Hudson by a mile. :D
Both guitars are awesome.
Get the lesson up for that metallica fade to black. Sounds great.
I was all about the solid back and sides, but I'm a lefty, so fck me; right? Still looking forward to playing my lefty Oliver. What's a lefty gotta do to not have to alter a right handed guitar, and still get the best?
Play upside down? Lol
Orangewood makes these guitars lefty as well
6:43 what is this song's name
Ant the next song too
Fade To Black Metallica and Bloom The Paper Kites
@@GuitarZero2Hero Thx man, you are the best, keep going
Can you do thank you lord by Chris Tomlin. It’s sung by Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line
Really love the video.
I realy like these orangewoods. I think they are the best priced on the market
Definitely a difference, the 2nd guitar being the Hudson, sounds deeper less harsh tones
Yes.
Huson . $995 still not bad considering pick up case better tuners etc. Austen a good travel/campfire guitar . Both are great deals !
Could u make a video and compare Sage and Hudson ? Because they are the same price range.
I'll see what I can do!
@@GuitarZero2Hero Thank you so much, i always wanted to see comparison because i couldnt choose which one is better, both of them look awesome :D
I truly support ur channel a lot
I swear I'll go crazy if Dave makes the new Shawn Mendes song " wonder" very quick when the song literally just came out
Still I'm gonna be so excited and happy 😂
You’ll see it next week :)
@@GuitarZero2Hero Omg!! Thank you sooo much. You are literally the best guitar teacher 💛💛
Fantastic review! No BS. 👍
excellent video
I love this Channel :-) Been a fan for about 2 Years now and I'm not even playing the guitar lol One Question: Is it possible to name the Song you use, when you demonstrate something? There has been moments where I loved, what you played but had no clue, if this was an "original" by you or just random tones or an actual song :-P Sometime I just want to listen to that over and over again, so it would be quite nice to now, what you've played (if you played something I could listen somewhere) :-D
Anyway, keep up the good work and stay safe and healthy! Greeting from Germany!
The flat picked section was fade to black by metallica
The first strumming song was daughter by John Mayer
Try grand auditorium guitars next
Would love to see you compare the Ava Mahogany live to the Martin 000-15M. I think the Ava is a better guitar at more than $500 less and you get an LR Baggs Anthem pickup and a hard shell case. Stupid good deal IMHO. Martin needs to keep their eyes on these newer companies providing more bang for the buck.
Just ordered the Hudson based on a friend's recommendation and after watching your video a couple of times. I've never played the guitar before, so was looking for a beginner guitar. Is it advisable to get a cheaper, entry level guitar and work my way up? Any downside to beginning to learn guitar on a higher end model like the Hudson?
Absolutely no downside to getting a more expensive guitar to learn - in fact it'll probably make things easier for you! The other positive is that it's a guitar that will last you even when you're more advanced.
Hey man how's your guitar journey going so far!?
@@Jdb63 My journey or GuitarHero's?
With the Hudson you can hear each individual note loud and clear, with the Austen the notes sound like they over lap with each other
Good comparison :) 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed
07:25 what is this song's name? thanks
guys I need help. I am thinking of getting the Hudson or the Ava. my play style is varied, so I like to play everything, strumming, flat picking, and finger-style. I know both are incomparable due to the difference in body shape. But if you were given a choice to pick one, which one would you choose and why?
Can’t speak for the Ava. But I have just received a sage to compare and the Hudson sounds better in terms of tone. The larger body just offers that amazing sound. The Ava is the smallest of them all so I feel it’d probably have the quietest volume. I’ve heard from the founder than his favorite tonally is the Hudson too. So if you don’t mind the dreadnaught size I’d go for that. I think they’re all gonna sound great though but depends is you’re priority is tone or comfort.
@@GuitarZero2Hero Thanks so much!!! I was leaning more towards the Hudson, and you’ve just finalized my decision!!!
You got another sub!
Can you PLEASE do “Cough Syrup” by Young the Giant?
Can you do a tutorial for the song Savage love? Love your channel!!
I really like the videos on this channel, it has helped me a lot to improve with the guitar Greetings from Argentina!
Hello Dave! Have you ever done a video on the guitars you own? If not, would be wonderful to see ur collection alongside their prices 😊
Can you make a video about the best yamaha acoustic guitar,i hope you notice me.
Here is my question. Did you change the strings (from the strings that were put on at the factory) on either or both of these guitars before doing this comparison?
Best videos for a guitarist ❤️❤️
Wow...it...would...be...a blessing for...me if i learned...how to play the introduction ...and the.... flat picked
I immediately heard the difference
hey dave! ur the best guitar teacher on youtbe, it will be great if you can teach a tutorial of Hold On by chord overstreet! thank you
Awesome, subscribed
im 33.n im already start play guitqr with this utube.mantap
Hey, can you someday do a tutorial for Mellow Sunset by Seiji Igusa? Your tutorials aree the best!
I got a Yamaha FD01S because beginners can hardly play well so anything better is more than I deserve. Plus, I’d be too afraid of messing up and breaking a $900 guitar. I’ll get something nice once I get decent and the kids grow up! Been at it for about 1 year but only seriously (practicing 30-60 min daily) for the last couple months.
Good approach! I started out on a beginners guitar too :)
Thirty Seconds To Mars Acoustics please Sir :)
Well played Sir!👏👏
Can u do a video on the best guitars in Australia 👍
Agreed. I'm in the US and I'd love to hear what Dave thinks of his guitars.
Dave please make a tutorial 'Only Thing I Ever Get For Christmas' by Justin Bieber! Good vid
How did get your orange wood guitars? Cuz apparently They don’t ship internationally
thanks
Nice video bud. Do you know of anyway to get the Austin to Australia?
Hey josh unfortunately they only ship to the states at the moment :(
@@GuitarZero2Hero Cheers for the reply anyway! Will keep an eye on them for future purchases.
Please Next video, think about think tutorial💥💪🏼
I can hear the difference but still I like the Austen more for some reason just sounds right haha
I like the Austen. No finger picking?
Do you think a Seagull Maritime is a good second guitar?
7:25 what is this song's name?
I'm not sure..sounds similar to dust in the wind though.
@@theseventhday3291 ok thank you man
Its bloom the paper kites ^^
@@Punkmelon thank's
My ones Yamaha C70 classic at $200. For me it's the love of my life! xDDD
I own 2 orangewood guitars. The Echo and most recently the Hudson. No doubt about it the Hudson easily compares to my more expensive higher end guitars as far as sound quality goes. That said I was highly disappointed with the Hudson in that there is a major blemish in the finish that is quite noticeable. I thought it was a crack at first glance. That's how bad it is. The blemish goes across the entire top of the guitar just above the sound hole. I do not understand how a flaw as bad as this made it passed QC. Especially knowing that orangewood prides themselves with saying the technicians that do the setups and inspections are musicians as well. IMO this guitar should never have been shipped out or at best it should have been sold as a blem model. I'm not sure what they were thinking but I'm either going to send the guitar back in exchange for a new one or they'll have to offer me a pretty hefty discount. Also the action is not all that great either. It makes me wonder how good and experienced the orangewood technicians are.
Hey George! Definitely contact them about that! I’m sure they’ll be able to figure something out
My guitar only $80-$90,, cort AD 810 OP
im sorry
Let’s fall in love for the night on acoustic guitar pls
Please do a tutorial on "Wonder" ~ Shawn Mendes🙏🏼
Please, do "Baby" by Justin Bieber, tutorial, thank you so much, Dave!
Martin d10e road series or the orange wood Hudson? I’m torn plz help I love em both been looking for an upgrade for about a year now
Haven't tried the Martin so can't give an honest comparison sorry!
Would you be able to do a tutorial and/or cover of Cough Syrup by Young the Giant? I can't find any videos that give good tutorials
please do a non capo tutorial on say it over by ruel !
I want to buy the Hudson, Im debating between the regular and live version, do you have an opinion on the live? Ill most likely never use it but someone told me it be better to get it with the pickups in case I ever decide to sell
Hey Jeff! The live version has that LR Baggs pickup installed which sounds great. That's literally the only difference so it's up to you really. I've also been informed that Orangewood have some new models coming out in the next few months for their Fall 2021 range, so if you don't need it right away, might be good to see what they're like.
@@GuitarZero2Hero thanks for the reply! That is solid information about the new guitars coming out soon. I will definitely hold off now on purchasing the higher end for now but man I might need to buy one of the less expensive ones for now to hold my itch off. Do you still have the hudson? still digging it if you do?
No problems. Out of the lower range I’ve tried the Austen, Oliver and Oliver Jr. the Oliver (not the Jr) is my favourite, the mahogany tone is nice and warm. Great for its price. You should be able to find reviews from others here on YT. But that’s my pick if you wanted to scratch your itch with something under $200.
.....If you put 0.013 D'addario's on the cheaper one....bronze...I'm not sure you'd be able to tell the difference between the two guitars.....
i like the bass sound of the hudson. i think it's worth for $900
What song did you use for the fingerpicking comparison?
Bloom by the paper kites
So what's YOUR verdict Dave ?