Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Signature
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Ortega
KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Signature
Product Info
Article Number:
606609
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Signature
Category:
5-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega KTSM2-5 is a seriously cool acoustic bass, especially if you're into a slightly more compact instrument. Ken Taylor’s signature really shines through in the ergonomics and aesthetic. This is a great choice for gigging musicians needing an amplified acoustic bass that's easy to transport and delivers a surprisingly robust sound.
Product Description
- Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Signature
- 5-String 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 improves string angle and aesthetic appeal.
- • Ortega MagusX/B pickup system offers a clean, usable amplified signal with onboard controls.
- • Flamed maple back and sides add visual warmth and contribute to a balanced tonal response.
CONS
- • The thinner body, while comfortable, might lack the projection of a full-sized acoustic bass.
- • Nato neck, while stable, isn't as premium feeling as mahogany or maple.
- • Medium scale length might feel a bit cramped for players accustomed 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
22
Strings
Ortega (likely .045-.105, based on scale length and typical 5-string setup)
Weight
4.8 kg (approximate, based on similar Ortega models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly good – clean and relatively quiet, though expect a bit of inherent acoustic bass 'woofiness' requiring EQ adjustments.
Yes, it's finished with a satin lacquer. The feel is generally smooth, but some players might find it a touch drier compared to oiled fingerboards.
While the tone is still full, the smaller body means less low-end rumble than a traditional acoustic bass – more focused and articulate, which can be a plus or minus depending on your needs.
