The secret of producing a high quality tone and the instrument's durability is in the wood selected for the individual client. Great care is taken to select the right exotic woods and combining them is the right manner to the point where we study the grain direction when shaping the instrument. Like a diamond, the wood for a quality instrument has to be cut in the precise manner.
Ronaldo Custom Koa
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted with the versatile artist in mind. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Koa Guitar feels at home churning our blues, coloring jazzy passages, or ripping it hard rock.
Woodcraft: The Douglas Model features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has an Acacia Koa top from Hawaii, long valued for its resonance and density. The back is crafted with Alder wood from the Northwest USA. It has Maple neck with Rosewood Fretboard. The Ronaldo Custom Koa Guitar achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a favorite with working musicians. The woodcraft composition can be customized to the individual artist.
Hardware: Wilkinson Bridge, EMG Pick-Ups and Mini Grover Machine Heads.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974636
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted with the versatile artist in mind. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Koa Guitar feels at home churning our blues, coloring jazzy passages, or ripping it hard rock.
Woodcraft: The Douglas Model features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has an Acacia Koa top from Hawaii, long valued for its resonance and density. The back is crafted with Alder wood from the Northwest USA. It has Maple neck with Rosewood Fretboard. The Ronaldo Custom Koa Guitar achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a favorite with working musicians. The woodcraft composition can be customized to the individual artist.
Hardware: Wilkinson Bridge, EMG Pick-Ups and Mini Grover Machine Heads.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974636
Ronaldo Custom Tiger-Wood Scroll
Description: This versatile instrument was designed for durability. Ideal for the bassist who needs reliability and variety on demand with minimal tone adjustments. Its state of the art design will hold up to time honored models every time. As with all of our models the Tiger-Wood Scroll Bass performs outstandingly well in a variety of settings, from the studio to the live stage. From fusion to funk, this is noble work instrument with remarkable tone balance and richness regardless of the register.
Woodcraft: The Tiger-Wood Scroll Bass features matured and cured old-woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It is composed of a semi-hollow "F" holed body, Tiger Wood top with Maple back and Walnut sides. The body is highlighted with Tortoise shell bindings. The neck is built with a 5-ply technique using Maple and Mahogany. The Finger Board is Indian Rosewood which is finished with Nickle frets. It also features a bass clef emblem on the 12th fret. An eye catching detail is the traditional "Scroll" Head Stock with Schaller Composite Tuners. The woodcraft composition can be customized to the individual artist.
Hardware: This instrument is finished with OMEGA Bridge and E.M.G. Pick-ups.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974637
Description: This versatile instrument was designed for durability. Ideal for the bassist who needs reliability and variety on demand with minimal tone adjustments. Its state of the art design will hold up to time honored models every time. As with all of our models the Tiger-Wood Scroll Bass performs outstandingly well in a variety of settings, from the studio to the live stage. From fusion to funk, this is noble work instrument with remarkable tone balance and richness regardless of the register.
Woodcraft: The Tiger-Wood Scroll Bass features matured and cured old-woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It is composed of a semi-hollow "F" holed body, Tiger Wood top with Maple back and Walnut sides. The body is highlighted with Tortoise shell bindings. The neck is built with a 5-ply technique using Maple and Mahogany. The Finger Board is Indian Rosewood which is finished with Nickle frets. It also features a bass clef emblem on the 12th fret. An eye catching detail is the traditional "Scroll" Head Stock with Schaller Composite Tuners. The woodcraft composition can be customized to the individual artist.
Hardware: This instrument is finished with OMEGA Bridge and E.M.G. Pick-ups.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974637
Ronaldo Custom Alder-Wood
Description: This classic fretless instrument was conceived to project a rich acoustic sound. Designed for the bassist who pursues a distinct "growl" with deep tones. As with all of our models the Alder-Wood Bass performs outstandingly well in a variety of settings, from the studio to the live stage. From fusion to Jazz this unique instrument plays with remarkable tone balance and richness, regardless of the register.
Woodcraft: The Alder-Wood Bass features matured and cured old-woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. The body is composed of North American Alder wood and features a Canadian Hard Rock Maple Neck. An outstanding feature is the generous Ebony Finger Board that resonates well with the overall wood composition of the instrument.
Hardware: This instrument is finished with an Omega Bridge, Schaller Tuners and EMG pick-ups.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni 1984 Serial # 1974000
Ronaldo Custom Classic Ash
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted for the artist who seeks the "Classic Vintage" Feel. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Classic Ash feels like a vintage instrument and performs with gusto in a variety of settings from blues, coloring jazzy passages, or ripping it hard rock.
Woodcraft: The Ronaldo Custom Classic Ash features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has a North American Ash body, double bound finished in "Gretsch Country Orange". It features a Canadian Hard Rock Maple Neck with Indian Rosewood finger board and rolled edges for the classic feel. The neck is finished with Nickle Frets. This composition achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a favorite with working musicians who favor the classic sound. The woodcraft composition can also be customized to the individual artist.
Hardware: Wilkinson Bridge, Custom Made Pick-Ups, Switchcraft 3 Position switch/Jack and CTS Pots-Cloth Wire.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974626
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted for the artist who seeks the "Classic Vintage" Feel. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Classic Ash feels like a vintage instrument and performs with gusto in a variety of settings from blues, coloring jazzy passages, or ripping it hard rock.
Woodcraft: The Ronaldo Custom Classic Ash features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has a North American Ash body, double bound finished in "Gretsch Country Orange". It features a Canadian Hard Rock Maple Neck with Indian Rosewood finger board and rolled edges for the classic feel. The neck is finished with Nickle Frets. This composition achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a favorite with working musicians who favor the classic sound. The woodcraft composition can also be customized to the individual artist.
Hardware: Wilkinson Bridge, Custom Made Pick-Ups, Switchcraft 3 Position switch/Jack and CTS Pots-Cloth Wire.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974626
Ronaldo Custom Vintage Alder
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted for the artist who seeks the "Classic Vintage" Feel. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Vintage Alder feels and sounds like a classic in a variety of settings from blues, coloring jazzy passages, or ripping it hard rock.
Woodcraft: The Ronaldo Custom Vintage Alder features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has a North American Alder body, finished in "Sea Foam Green". It features a Canadian Hard Rock Maple Neck with Indian Rosewood finger board and rolled edges for the classic feel. The neck is finished with Nickle Frets. This composition achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a favorite with working musicians who favor the vintage sound. The woodcraft composition can also be customized according to the individual artist.
Hardware: Vintage Style Bridge, Dimarzio Pick-Ups, Switchcraft 5 Position switch/Jack and CTS Pots-Cloth Wire.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974623
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted for the artist who seeks the "Classic Vintage" Feel. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Vintage Alder feels and sounds like a classic in a variety of settings from blues, coloring jazzy passages, or ripping it hard rock.
Woodcraft: The Ronaldo Custom Vintage Alder features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has a North American Alder body, finished in "Sea Foam Green". It features a Canadian Hard Rock Maple Neck with Indian Rosewood finger board and rolled edges for the classic feel. The neck is finished with Nickle Frets. This composition achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a favorite with working musicians who favor the vintage sound. The woodcraft composition can also be customized according to the individual artist.
Hardware: Vintage Style Bridge, Dimarzio Pick-Ups, Switchcraft 5 Position switch/Jack and CTS Pots-Cloth Wire.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974623
Ronaldo Custom Exotic Mango
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted as a tribute to the classic shape and feels of the 1950's. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Exotic Mango feels and sounds like a classic but with an edge that has to be experienced to be believed. It is a throwback to the golden age but at the same time fast forwards with exiting new tone colors.
Woodcraft: The Ronaldo Custom Exotic Mango features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has an old growth Hawaiian solid Mango Wood Body cured and aged. It is remarkably light with a weighted sustained tone. It has an elegant and unique Violin Amber Finish. It features a Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood finger board. The neck is finished with dot markers and Nickle Frets. This composition achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a sought after model with musicians who favor a unique sound. The woodcraft composition can also be customized to the individual artist's preferences.
Hardware: Grover tuners, Custom Lindy Frailin P-90 Pick-Ups, Switchcraft /Jack and CTS Pots-Cloth Wire, and Solid Aluminum, Nickle Wrap Around Tailpiece.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 19746111
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted as a tribute to the classic shape and feels of the 1950's. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Exotic Mango feels and sounds like a classic but with an edge that has to be experienced to be believed. It is a throwback to the golden age but at the same time fast forwards with exiting new tone colors.
Woodcraft: The Ronaldo Custom Exotic Mango features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has an old growth Hawaiian solid Mango Wood Body cured and aged. It is remarkably light with a weighted sustained tone. It has an elegant and unique Violin Amber Finish. It features a Mahogany Neck with Indian Rosewood finger board. The neck is finished with dot markers and Nickle Frets. This composition achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a sought after model with musicians who favor a unique sound. The woodcraft composition can also be customized to the individual artist's preferences.
Hardware: Grover tuners, Custom Lindy Frailin P-90 Pick-Ups, Switchcraft /Jack and CTS Pots-Cloth Wire, and Solid Aluminum, Nickle Wrap Around Tailpiece.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 19746111
Ronaldo Custom Koa-7
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted with the versatile artist in mind. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Koa-7 feels at home churning our blues, coloring jazzy passages, or ripping it hard rock.
Woodcraft: The Douglas Model features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has an old growth "Curly" Acacia Koa top from Hawaii, long valued for its resonance and density. The back is crafted with Ash wood from the Northwest USA. It has a Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck with Indian Rosewood Fret board. The Ronaldo Custom Koa-7 achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a favorite with working musicians. The woodcraft composition can be customized to suit the individual artist.
Hardware: Wilkinson Bridge, EMG Pick-Ups and Mini Grover Machine Heads.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974777
Description: This 24-fret instrument was crafted with the versatile artist in mind. For the musician who needs an instrument to perform in a variety of engagements, from the studio to the live stage. The Ronaldo Custom Koa-7 feels at home churning our blues, coloring jazzy passages, or ripping it hard rock.
Woodcraft: The Douglas Model features matured and cured woods selected for its richness and sustainability of tone. It has an old growth "Curly" Acacia Koa top from Hawaii, long valued for its resonance and density. The back is crafted with Ash wood from the Northwest USA. It has a Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck with Indian Rosewood Fret board. The Ronaldo Custom Koa-7 achieves a multitude of tone colors and has become a favorite with working musicians. The woodcraft composition can be customized to suit the individual artist.
Hardware: Wilkinson Bridge, EMG Pick-Ups and Mini Grover Machine Heads.
Signatures: Designed by Master Luthier Ronaldo Orlandoni and Douglas Salomone, finished in the Fall of 2016. Serial # 1974777