Ortega R121 WR

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Ortega R121 WR

Ortega

R121 WR

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Product Info

Article Number: 363462
Brand: Ortega
Model: R121 WR
Price: $262.90

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The Ortega R121 WR is a solid, affordable classical guitar, especially good for students or players wanting a reliable instrument for practice and performance. Its spruce top provides clarity, while the mahogany delivers a balanced tone. It's a great starting point for exploring classical guitar without a huge investment.

Product Description

  • Ortega R121 WR
  • Classical Guitar
  • Size: 4/4
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard & bridge: Walnut
  • Nut width: 52 mm
  • Length: 650 mm
  • Body depth: 102 mm
  • Chromed machine heads
  • Original stringing: Daddario EXP46 (Article Nr: #180860#)
  • Colour: Wine red
  • Incl. Deluxe gig bag
PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers a bright, articulate tone suitable for classical and fingerstyle.
  • • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the top's brightness.
  • • Walnut fingerboard and bridge provide a smooth playing experience and good tonal transfer.
  • • Chromed machine heads offer reliable tuning stability and a touch of visual flair.
CONS
  • • Mahogany construction can lack the projection of guitars with rosewood back and sides.
  • • The wine red finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all players.
  • • Daddario EXP46 strings are decent, but upgrading strings would noticeably improve tone.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Walnut
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 20
Nut Width 52 mm
Weight 1.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a surprisingly good level of build quality and tone for the price, often surpassing competitors with cheaper construction and less resonant woods.
The mahogany neck has a fairly standard C-shape profile, which is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find the 52mm nut width a bit snug.
Absolutely, the balanced tone and good projection make it a suitable candidate for recording, although you may wish to experiment with different microphone placements to capture the best sound.

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