Martin Custom Felix “Felix the Cat” Acoustic Guitar | Signed by Don Oriolo | 2006 | Collector Piece

A seriously cool and quirky collector’s piece here — this is a Martin & Co. Custom Felix the Cat acoustic guitar, built in Mexico circa 2006 as part of Martin’s officially licensed Felix collaboration and hand-signed by Don Oriolo, the longtime steward of the Felix the Cat franchise and son of Felix co-creator Joe Oriolo. Your example is signed both on the headstock and interior label, making it a standout collectible for Martin fans, cartoon memorabilia collectors, or anyone who appreciates weird-and-awesome guitars. Don Oriolo has overseen the Felix brand since the 1980s and is closely tied to Felix merchandise, artwork, and music-related projects.  

Visually, this thing absolutely pops with its stealthy black sparkle finish, repeating Felix rosette artwork, oversized Felix graphics, and custom branding throughout. It’s a fun, couch-friendly size with a comfortable feel and easy-playing vibe — the kind of guitar that instantly starts conversations and looks killer hanging on the wall but is still completely playable. From the photos, this appears to be a laminate-bodied Martin-built travel/parlor-size acoustic intended as a fun collectible instrument rather than a high-end traditional Martin dreadnought, but still carrying Martin fit-and-finish and playability.  

Condition / Notes

• Official Martin & Co. Custom Felix the Cat model
• Made in Mexico (2006-era)
• Signed by Don Oriolo (Felix the Cat rights holder/artist)
• Cool black finish with Felix graphics throughout
• Compact, comfortable size — excellent couch guitar / display piece
• Laminate around the bridge area shows some delaminating/lifting (pictured) but bridge remains fully intact and structurally solid
• Minor laminate peeling/chipping around body/headstock edges and corners as shown
• Cosmetic wear from use, but overall presents nicely
• Plays well and sounds good for what it is — a super fun little collectible acoustic

This is the kind of guitar that appeals equally to Martin collectors, Felix the Cat memorabilia fans, animation collectors, or someone wanting a genuinely fun conversation-piece guitar that still gets played. Not something you see every day — especially with the Don Oriolo signature.

Ships professionally packed, fully insured, and ready to enjoy. No case included.