I bought an Orlando acoustic model in the LA area in April of '70. I paid about a hundred and twenty five dollars for something that looked like a D-28. It always sounded and looked great. I did not care for the slightly curved fretboard or the high end action, though, and replaced it with a rare Martin D-21 in 1983. I then gave it to my nephew who still plays it today. Subsequently, I have added a Martin 0018V and a 1966 Martin 0016C to my collection. But I fondly remember the happy hours learning to play on the Orlando.
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