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A Look Back: Felix and the Buzzcatz Play for the Prez

June 1, 2021

Did you know that 22 years ago, long before the launch of before Oriolo Guitars, Felix and the Buzzcatz played for President Clinton? Read all about it here!

The All-Star Guitar Band

March 29, 2021

What an honor to have been chosen to be on Martin Guitars album cover! Easy mode: Find Felix in the photo. Hard mode: Find Don!

Oriolo Guitars in Jon Anderson's New Video!

November 13, 2020

The former singer of Yes playing a Felix Vibrotail? You better believe it! Click here to see it in action in the video for his new single, “Go Screw Yourself.”

Happy Holidays from Oriolo Guitars!

January 5, 2018

Happy holidays from Oriolo Guitars! Christmas may be over, but it's not too late to get the Oriolo Helix. See it in action, played by Don Oriolo himself at Blue Arrow Farm, here.

Monmouth Music Showcase

May 6, 2017

Oriolo Guitars returns from a fantastic event showcasing our favorite models and rocking out. Click here for the full photo gallery! Monmouth Music, located at 30 Monmouth St. in Red Bank, NJ, is a great Jersey shore retailer, and you can find all the cool Oriolo models in stock and ready to plug into your favorite amp or boutique pedal.

Oriolo Guitars in the Tonequest Report

April 13, 2017

The Tonequest Report's review of our 2017 Pilot (Worn Cherry) and 2017 Markus (Cherry) is now out! The short version: “Plays very well, sounds good, and the price is right.” Read the rest here.

The Pro Series Arrives!

January 27, 2017

Oriolo Guitars introduces its new pro line of guitars and basses! The brand new Pilot model comes in Worn Cherry and Vintage Yellow. The Markus and Dark Star bass are back too, redesigned to be better than ever, and we're now offering a Dark Star guitar to match!

Site Update

January 3, 2017

Another site update brings us a new sleeker look, as well as individual artist pages! Read up on some of the greatest musicians repping Oriolo Guitars here.

Site Update

August 18, 2016

Oriolo Guitars now has a showcase for photos of our guitars on stage and in the hands of the pros! See if you can find your favorite rockstar here.

Kahuna Ukuleles Unveils New Felix the Cat Line

August 11, 2016

Oriolo Guitars is collaborating with Kahuna Ukuleles to create brand new Felix ukes, available October 2016! For more information, check out their press release and find out where you can get them here.

Lazer Lloyd and his Rockabilly

August 4, 2016

Lazer Lloyd plays his hit 2015 blues rock single "Burning Thunder" on his Rockabilly Redhead from Oriolo Guitars at the Calgary International Blues Festival. Watch the video here!

Oriolo Guitars on FOX 17 Rock & Review

September 3, 2015

Don Oriolo appeared on FOX 17 Rock & Review to talk about Oriolo Guitars, as well as a couple of his other adventures! Check it out here.