Ortega NEO-U-TSB
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Ortega
NEO-U-TSB
Product Info
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The Ortega NEO-U-TSB is a really solid option for players looking for a tenor uke with amplified capabilities. It’s got a surprisingly full voice thanks to that okoume body, and the flamed maple top adds a pleasant brightness. This is a great instrument for intermediate players or those wanting a versatile, stage-ready uke without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Ortega NEO-U-TSB
- Tenor Ukulele with Pickup
- With cutaway
- Body: Solid Okoume
- Top: Flamed maple
- Neck: Maple
- Binding: Purpleheart
- Scale: 430 mm (16.93")
- Nut width: 35 mm (1.38"
- Pickup: MagusExpress/U
- rechargeable
- Matte black machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
- high-gloss
- Includes Neo gig bag
PROS
- • Solid okoume body delivers a surprisingly warm and resonant low-end response.
- • Flamed maple top adds bright sparkle and visual appeal, nicely balanced tonally.
- • MagusExpress pickup system offers a usable, rechargeable amplified tone – genuinely useful.
- • Purpleheart binding adds a touch of elegance and a subtle visual upgrade to the design.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit 'woody' sounding initially; needs some break-in time to really open up.
- • The matte black hardware, while stylish, can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • While the MagusExpress is decent, serious stage work might benefit from a higher-end pickup system.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Flamed Maple
Back & Sides
Solid Okoume
Size
Tenor (430 mm scale)
Frets
20
Electronics
MagusExpress/U Rechargeable Pickup System
Weight
1.3 lbs (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a well-balanced system, providing a natural tone; it's not as 'bright' as some ceramic pickups, which is a plus for ukulele sounds.
The high-gloss finish is fairly robust, but extreme temperature or humidity changes could potentially lead to minor checking over many years of use.
The maple neck is relatively slim and comfortable, offering a familiar feel for guitarists transitioning to ukulele – it’s not overly thick or chunky.
