Oliver Jr. Mahogany

I've played guitar for about 14 years (piano for over 60) but only in the last year did guitar really take over. I play fingerstyle on a beautiful Breedlove Concerto model that I thought ticked all the boxes. This guitar was bought on whim based on the many great reviews and while waiting for delivery, I started to have buyer's remorse, especially after playing my Breedlove. My box arrived with several fist-sized holes but the guitar was unharmed. It looked great and sounded beautiful out of the box. I've owned several dozen guitars including high end Martins and none had a setup this nice. The sound is sweet and clear and the dimensions of the guitar are perfect for me (5'6", small frame). I did switch to lighter strings as I like to do special effects and only play in my room. This is my first mahogany top and the dark, warm sound really appeals to me.

There is one very minor finish blemish on the neck visible under very bright light that took a few days to discover. Also, there were a few very minor scratches around the bridge but a quick rub with a dry microfiber cloth buffed those out. Otherwise, I found no fault with the finish and playability is outstanding.

For the price, this is an amazing bargain and the customer service has been outstanding every step of the way. This won't replace a large dreadnought but it doesn't have to with its beautiful voice and svelte dimensions. With "Ollie", I'm playing more than ever and it's never sounded so good!

Fantastic guitar. Everything I was looking for and a lot more affordable. Played both the Taylor gs mini and the martin LX series. This is comparable. Plus I love the darker tones mahogany.

Really great gig bag and great quality from the guitar as well as the set up. I’ll be getting more.

Just received my Oliver Jr’s :)

Build and sound is top notch! I’m really stoked with the mahogany-black outline combination.

It’s unfair when other people compare it with the other high-end 3/4 size guitars like Martin and Taylor GS Mini and then give this a bad review. With respect to overall price & quality, I would give it a 9.5/10. Gig bag and accessories presentation is awesome. I'm from Alberta, Canada, packaging was safe and trustworthy. Hands down. I had minor concerns about the finish on the top of the guitar but nothing that affected the overall quality and sound. And, Bram from their support was able to accommodate and provide all the answers that I required.

I’m super satisfied! I would definitely buy another one of your guitars in the future for sure!

I ordered an Oliver Jr. for my daughter, in the hopes that the smaller size would be more comfortable for her to learn on. Although I read generally good reviews about Orangewood guitars, I wasn't expecting too much in this price range. So, imagine my surprise and elation when I opened the box and discovered this little beauty. EVERYTHING about it was perfect. The neck was straight as an arrow, fit and finish was perfection, intonation was spot on, and the tone was sweet. Also, I don't think that even a Plek machine could do a better job insuring all the frets were perfect. Even the ends of the frets were smooth.

The only change I made was to remove around 1/16" from the saddle to lower the action to my personal liking. Even so, there was no string buzz or rattle at any position. Although I own 4 acoustic guitars (including an expensive premium brand), this little Oliver was a joy to play. I was reluctant to part with it, but it was time to give it to my daughter. She was very pleased to receive it, and I can see that she appreciates its smaller size.

Maybe I was just lucky to receive a perfect instrument. But let's be realistic... in this price range, how can you go wrong? Try it!