Ortega KTSM2-4 Ken Taylor Signature
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Ortega
KTSM2-4 Ken Taylor Signature
Product Info
Article Number:
606602
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
KTSM2-4 Ken Taylor Signature
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$746.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega KTSM2-4 is a really interesting acoustic bass – Ken Taylor's design touches make it feel unique. It's surprisingly versatile, handling fingerstyle and strumming well, and the pickup system is genuinely useful for stage work. Ideal for gigging acoustic bassists or those wanting a compact, distinctive instrument.
Product Description
- Ortega KTSM2-4 Ken Taylor Signature
- Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Ken Taylor Signature Model
- 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)
- Medium scale length: 812 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 a surprisingly articulate and resonant acoustic tone.
- • Ken Taylor's reversed headstock design improves string balance and aesthetics.
- • MagusX/B pickup system provides a clean, usable amplified signal with onboard controls.
- • Flamed maple back and sides add warmth and complexity to the overall sonic character.
CONS
- • The thinner body, while comfortable, sacrifices some low-end projection acoustically.
- • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
- • Medium scale length might feel slightly cramped for bassists used to longer scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Nato
Pickups
Ortega MagusX/B (rechargeable)
Scale Length
812 mm
Frets
20
Strings
Ortega .045-.105
Weight
4.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a solid performer, offering a clean and natural amplified tone; it's not in the boutique, ultra-high-end category but provides excellent value.
It's designed to improve string alignment and balance, potentially reducing tuning instability and offering a slightly different visual appeal.
While it's capable, you'll notice a slight reduction in low-end presence in those tunings; it’s best suited for standard or slightly lower tunings.
