Ortega R122-1/4
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Ortega
R122-1/4
Product Info
Article Number:
363379
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
R122-1/4
Category:
1/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega R122-1/4 is a fantastic option for younger learners or those needing a smaller-scale classical guitar. The cedar top delivers a pleasing, mellow sound, and the overall build feels surprisingly solid for an instrument in this category. It’s a well-considered package offering a good starting point for classical guitar exploration.
Product Description
- Ortega R122-1/4
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 1/4
- Top: Cedar
- Back and sides: Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
- Neck: Okume
- Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
- Nut width: 43.5 mm
- Scale: 438 mm
- Body depth: 75 mm
- Total length: 740 mm
- Machine heads: Chrome
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EJ27N1-2 (article no. #245062#)
- Colour: Natural silk matte
- Gig bag included
- Dimensions: 74 x 26 x 8 cm
PROS
- • Cedar top provides a warm, responsive tone ideal for student learning.
- • Sapele back and sides offer good projection and sustain for its size.
- • Okume neck is lightweight, contributing to comfortable playability for smaller hands.
- • Walnut fingerboard and bridge provide a stable, resonant platform for string vibration.
CONS
- • Cedar top is susceptible to dings and scratches; requires careful handling.
- • Okume neck, while lightweight, might lack the stiffness of mahogany in higher-end models.
- • The included D'Addario strings are entry-level; an upgrade will improve tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Cedar
Back & Sides
Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
Neck Material
Okume
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
438 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
43.5 mm
Weight
Approximately 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly shorter, making it much easier for smaller hands to reach and fret notes; the reduced scale length also means strings are easier to press down.
While manageable, the neck is noticeably thinner and shorter than a full-size guitar, so larger hands might find it a bit cramped for extended playing sessions.
Cedar generally produces a warmer, more immediate tone, while spruce is brighter and more projection-focused; for a student, cedar’s warmth is often easier to control and more forgiving.
