Ortega BYWSM
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Ortega
BYWSM
Product Info
Article Number:
557080
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
BYWSM
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$944.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega BYWSM is a serious instrument for the discerning classical guitarist. Billy Watman's signature clearly shines through – it's responsive, beautifully voiced, and the Fishman pickup system is surprisingly natural. This is an excellent choice for advanced students and professionals seeking a high-quality, amplified classical experience.
Product Description
- Ortega BYWSM
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup and Cutaway
- Billy Watman signature model
- Size: 4/4
- Back and sides: white ebony
- Top: solid Alaska Sitka spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Armrest: Boltacacia
- Binding: Boltacacia/abalone style inlay
- Body depth: Shoulder: 98 mm
- back: 104 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- 19 Frets
- Electronics: Fishman/Ortega Clasica Blend with tuner
- Bridge: Ebony
- Ortega 12-hole ebony bridge
- Strings: Ortega NYP44H
- Incl. Billy Watman signature gig bag
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers exceptional projection and dynamic range.
- • White ebony back and sides provide a focused, refined tonal character.
- • Fishman/Ortega Clasica Blend pickup system offers a natural amplified tone with tuner.
- • Boltacacia armrest enhances playing comfort, crucial for extended practice and performance.
CONS
- • White ebony is a premium material, contributing to a premium-priced instrument.
- • The deeper body (104mm) might feel bulky for players with smaller frames.
- • While versatile, it's primarily geared towards classical/fingerstyle; less suited for strumming.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Alaska Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
White Ebony
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
1.85 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a very well-regarded system known for its clarity and balanced response; it avoids the overly harsh or artificial tone some amplified classical guitars exhibit.
Yes, it's a significant upgrade; it reduces fatigue during longer playing sessions and allows for more precise positioning and control.
White ebony is softer than black ebony, so it requires a bit more care; regular polishing and careful handling will keep it looking pristine.
