Living in the deserts of Arizona can be very challenging for acoustic guitars. I chose the Dana Mini Mahogany for several reasons. First, I need a travel size guitar that will fit in airline overhead bin. Second, I wanted a quality built guitar that has a good mellow sound. Third, I chose the all laminate construction because I live in an extreme climate with very low humidity. I found the Orangewood Dana Mini Mahogany to meet all these requirements. Having played a dreadnaught size guitar for years, I must say it has been an adjustment. I found the Dana Mini sounds best played either fingerstyle or strummed more softly that you would play a dreadnaught. It sounds great. There is plenty of volume. Good projection alone but can also easily be mic'd with a condenser mic. The set-up done be Orangewood was great! Intonation is right on and it plays beautifully. The gigbag is very high quality and great for transporting. I will be playing gigs with it here in Tombstone. It is a very pretty guitar with all the hallmarks of great craftsmanship. All & all, I am very happy with this little guitar that has a lot punch.
