Ortega R122-1/2
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Ortega
R122-1/2
Product Info
Article Number:
365152
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
R122-1/2
Category:
1/2 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$201.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega R122-1/2 is a solid entry-level classical guitar, especially for younger students or those with smaller frames. The cedar top gives it a sweet, approachable sound, and the build quality is surprisingly good for its class. It's a dependable, affordable option for starting your classical guitar journey.
Product Description
- Ortega R122-1/2
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 1/2
- Top: Cedar
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okume
- Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 560 mm
- Body depth: 85 mm
- Chrome-plated machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: Savarez 540CXS (Article no. #481637#)
- Colour: Natural satin
- Gigbag included
PROS
- • Cedar top delivers a warm, responsive tone ideal for student learning.
- • Sapele back and sides provide a balanced projection and sustain.
- • Okume neck offers good stability and a comfortable feel for smaller hands.
- • Included gigbag offers convenient protection and portability for travel.
CONS
- • Satin finish can feel a little plasticky compared to gloss finishes.
- • Walnut fingerboard might be slightly harder than rosewood for beginners.
- • Scale length is shorter, limiting advanced techniques like string bending.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Cedar
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okume
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
560 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
43 mm
Weight
Approximately 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably warmer and more resonant than many budget-level options, thanks to the cedar top; the overall tone is quite pleasing and balanced.
The action is generally good out of the box, though a quick setup by a luthier can further optimize it for easier playing, particularly for very young players.
Savarez 540CXS strings are a common choice and fairly easy to manage, though a beginner might find them a little stiff initially; replacements are readily available.
