Ortega R122SN

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Ortega R122SN

Ortega

R122SN

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 365874
Brand: Ortega
Model: R122SN
Price: $251.90

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The Ortega R122SN is a surprisingly well-built instrument for the price. It’s a fantastic choice for students or players seeking a reliable, warm-toned classical guitar without the premium price tag – the cedar top really shines here. It's also a good option for someone wanting a natural, understated aesthetic with the matte silk finish.

Product Description

  • Ortega R122SN
  • Classical Concert Guitar
  • Size: 4/4
  • Top: Cedar
  • Back and sides: Sapele
  • Neck: Okume
  • Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Body depth: 102 mm
  • Chrome-plated machine heads
  • Ex-factory stringing: Savarez 510CJ (Article no. #249229#)
  • Colour: Natural silk matte
  • Gig bag included
PROS
  • • Cedar top delivers a warm, responsive tone with good projection.
  • • Sapele back and sides offer a balanced, clear fundamental.
  • • Okume neck provides stability and a comfortable playing feel.
  • • Walnut fingerboard and bridge contribute to sustain and tonal complexity.
CONS
  • • Cedar top is softer, requires careful handling to avoid dings.
  • • Savarez 510CJ strings are decent, but an upgrade is recommended.
  • • Sapele can sometimes lack the complexity of rosewood.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Cedar
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Okume
Fingerboard Walnut
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 20
Nut Width 48 mm
Weight 1.7 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sapele will be a bit brighter and more focused than rosewood, lacking some of the rosewood’s inherent warmth and complexity, but still delivers a pleasing sound.
Okume is generally stable, but humidity control is still important; it's less prone to warping than some other neck woods, but proper care is always advisable.
The construction is solid; Ortega has a reputation for decent quality at this price point, with clean fretwork and a generally well-set-up instrument straight from the factory.

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