The Orca is incredibly alive, resonant, and loud (this is acoustically, btw). The neck carve is fat but slightly narrow - it never feels overbearing or fatiguing. The playability, fretwork, and feel are exceptional.

Plugged in, think Les Paul meets Tele. The 25" scale adds some beautiful snap and clarity to the traditional Les Paul punch and heft that's also present in this guitar. Add the humbucker coil tap to the mix, and some surprisingly Tele-like tones start to surface - hence our reference to sleight-of-hand trickery. This guitar won't replace your Tele by any means, but you've got a wealth of very usable tones at your disposal, not just Les Paul tones - this guitar sounds much more open and dynamic. Very Fender-y, actually.

From the elegantly presented woods, to the fit and finish (be sure to check out the neck joint!), to the playability and tones...it's an incredible expression of a master luthier's vision for what an LP-style guitar can be.