ORION Student Solid Top Classical Guitar OCG50

The Orion OCG50 is a thoughtfully designed full-size classical guitar - after years of research and trial, now present the student OCG50 which we believe is the best student classical guitar on the market. Available in either a solid Canadian cedar or solid spruce top. Built to impress both students and teachers, this model offers outstanding craftsmanship, a refined satin finish, and quality components throughout. The solid top is lightly built, allowing the guitar to deliver strong, resonant tones with excellent volume and tonal clarity.

It features an okoume neck with an integrated truss rod adjustment system, making it easy to fine-tune the neck relief and action—an especially helpful feature for teachers who need to customise the setup to suit different students. The sapele back and sides, bone nut and saddle, and smooth machine heads ensure a rich tone, accurate tuning, and long-term durability. Whether you're just starting out or moving up from an entry-level model, the OCG50 stands out as a popular choice to other popular models like the Yamaha C40, Altamira Basico, and Alhambra College, offering good tonal projection and a refined build at a similar price point.

Spruce vs. Cedar – Which Top Should You Choose?

Cedar tops are known for their warm, rich, and dark tonal character. They respond well to a lighter touch, making them a favourite among fingerstyle players and beginners who want a full tone without having to play forcefully. Spruce, on the other hand, produces a brighter, clearer tone with strong projection and dynamic range, ideal for players who want excellent articulation and volume. Both versions of the OCG50 are carefully braced to allow the top to resonate freely, meaning you get a guitar that not only sounds great—but feels alive in your hands.

Specifications

• Top: Solid Cedar or Solid Spruce

• Back & Sides: Sapele

• Neck: Okoume with Truss Rod

• Finish: Satin

• Strings: Savarez CJ500

• Scale Length: 25.6"

• Nut Width: 2.03"

• Nut & Saddle: Bone

• Additional Features: Truss Rod Adjustment, Smooth Machine Heads, Accurate Intonation