Ortega KT-WALKER-V3 Ken Taylor Sign.
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Ortega
KT-WALKER-V3 Ken Taylor Sign.
Product Info
Article Number:
606597
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
KT-WALKER-V3 Ken Taylor Sign.
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$636.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The KT-WALKER-V3 is a seriously cool acoustic bass – Ken Taylor's design really shines through with its comfortable feel and surprisingly versatile tone. It's fantastic for singer-songwriters, folk players, or anyone needing a portable, amplified bass with a unique acoustic voice. The reversed headstock is a nice touch, too.
Product Description
- Ortega KT-WALKER-V3 Ken Taylor Sign.
- Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sids: Flamed maple
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard and bridge: Rosewood
- Rosewood arm rest
- Reversed headstock
- Thinline carcase (body depth top: 70 mm
- bottom: 85 mm)
- Short scale: 620 mm
- Nut width: 44 mm
- Electronics: Ortega MagusX/B
- rechargeable
- Colour: Natural satin (top)
- whiskey burst (back and sides)
- Includes signature bag and USB cable
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers clear, articulate projection and warmth.
- • Flamed maple back/sides add complexity and sustain to the tone.
- • Ortega MagusX pickup system provides a usable, rechargeable amplified signal.
- • Short scale (620mm) offers comfortable playability, especially for smaller hands.
CONS
- • Flamed maple back can make the bass somewhat visually busy for some tastes.
- • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
- • Short scale limits low-end extension compared to a standard 34” bass.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Nato
Pickups
Ortega MagusX/B
Scale Length
620 mm
Frets
20
Strings
Ortega .040-.100
Weight
4.8 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The MagusX is a solid, serviceable system—not top-tier, but it delivers a clean, usable signal without needing external power, making it practical for gigging.
While experienced players will notice the reduced low-end compared to a standard scale, the KT-WALKER-V3's comfortable action and unique tone can still be rewarding – it’s a different feel, not necessarily a deficit.
The thinner satin finish on the top allows the spruce to vibrate more freely, potentially contributing to a slightly more resonant and open acoustic tone compared to a heavier gloss finish.
