Ortega R122-7/8
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Ortega
R122-7/8
Product Info
Article Number:
363380
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
R122-7/8
Category:
7/8 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega R122-7/8 is a fantastic entry point into classical guitars. Its 7/8 size is a real boon for students or smaller-handed players, and the cedar top gives it a lovely, warm voice. It's a solid, well-made instrument that delivers surprising value for the price – a great choice for beginners and intermediate players alike.
Product Description
- Ortega R122-7/8
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 7/8
- Top: Cedar
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okume
- Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
- Nut width: 47 mm
- Scale: 615 mm
- Body depth: 102 mm
- Chrome machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXP46 (article no. #180860#)
- Colour: Natural silk matte
- Gig bag included
PROS
- • Cedar top provides warm, responsive tone ideal for classical and fingerstyle.
- • Sapele back and sides offer balanced projection and sustain.
- • 7/8 size makes it comfortable for smaller players or those preferring a shorter scale.
- • Walnut fingerboard and bridge contribute to a clean, articulate sound.
CONS
- • Sapele, while good, isn’t as tonally complex as rosewood.
- • Okume neck can be slightly less stable than mahogany, requiring careful humidity control.
- • EXP46 strings are decent, but a worthwhile upgrade for more nuanced tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Cedar
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okume
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
615 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
47 mm
Weight
1.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The sapele provides a brighter, more direct tone than rosewood, lacking some of the rosewood's complex overtones but still offering good projection.
Okume is generally stable, but like all wood, it benefits from consistent humidity – a case might be advisable in dry climates.
Absolutely, the smaller size and nylon strings make it a gentler transition, building finger strength without the harshness of steel strings.
