Anyone know Orlando guitars?

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Oct 16 - 11:13 AM

Hi Orlando fans! i just bought a Model 301 acoustic for $40 off craigslist. This seems to be a "baby" dread size or Parlor sized guitar. It has a beautiful voice and sound! It plays well and the intonation is good. I may sand the saddle down for slightly better action but it's quite playable as is. I have tons of guitars both acoustic and electric but after reading this thread and the other meager info online about Orlando's i figured this must be a gem and another nice addition to my herd! Keep on picking!

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST,Guest Stockton
Date: 22 Nov 16 - 03:29 PM

I purchased my Orlando 305 guitar from the wear house that was distributing the guitar.
It was located in Los Angles, Ca. The year was 1964. I still have mine and is in excellent condition.....it still has a great sound!

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST,Julie
Date: 02 Sep 17 - 01:22 PM

Also got my Orlando 305 (named Joel) in Palos Verdes- used, $50- still have it and still love it. Needs some love, though. Would never sell it.

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST,Julie
Date: 02 Sep 17 - 01:24 PM

Got mine in 1971- forget to add that.

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST,Laurie
Date: 06 Mar 18 - 04:52 AM

I just picked up an Orlando model 301 at a thrift store for $20. It was strung for a lefty and the pickguard has been ripped off leaving a nasty scar. Plan to restring it and use it to teach kids.

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST,colemanrose
Date: 06 Jan 19 - 09:50 PM

I just picked up a beautiful sounding Orlando 308 from a used guitar store. I have no idea of when it was made, but it sounds and look beautiful, and like it was worth more than the $100 I paid.

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST
Date: 19 May 19 - 01:12 AM

I just purchased an Orlando Model 316 small nylon string guitar from The Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach, CA for $189 plus tax. It says Japan on the label inside. I wanted a small guitar to practice on during an upcoming road trip and this one sounds and plays pretty good. The tuners are a little sticky and the strings bind a little in the nut, but it’s okay for my purpose.

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST,JavelinaBen
Date: 26 May 19 - 04:30 PM

I owned a 301 from 1969 to five years ago when I donated it to a children's group in Tubac, AZ. It was made in Japan. It had excellent sustain and tone with reasonable action.

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Sep 21 - 08:26 PM

just bought an es style Orlando, two single coils and a double florintine cutaway hollow body.

Sounds great has a cool sunburst.

Very punchy and neck and frets are perfect.

Subject: RE: Anyone know Orlando guitars?
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Sep 21 - 10:01 AM

just bought an es style Orlando, two single coils and a double florintine cutaway hollow body.

Sounds great has a cool sunburst.

Very punchy and neck and frets are perfect.