Ortega R159
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Ortega
R159
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The R159 is a fantastic entry-level to mid-range classical guitar, striking a great balance between affordability and quality. The cedar top provides a lovely, warm tone that’s ideal for students and intermediate players developing their classical technique. It’s a really well-made instrument that holds its own against guitars costing considerably more.
Product Description
- Ortega R159
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 4/4
- Back and sides: Walnut
- Top: solid North American cedar
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Purpleheart
- Body depth: shoulder: 96 mm
- back: 104 mm
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- 20 Frets
- Ortega 12-hole Purpleheart bridge
- Rosette: Ortega Signature Sonokelin / Maple / White Pearl
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Incl. gig bag
- • Solid North American cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and balanced tone.
- • Walnut back and sides add richness and sustain, avoiding a brittle sound.
- • Purpleheart fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and distinct visual appeal.
- • Ortega's signature rosette adds a touch of elegance and craftsmanship to the guitar.
- • Okoume neck, while stable, might feel less premium compared to mahogany or Spanish cedar.
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and might dampen the top's resonance slightly.
- • The 52mm nut width can feel a bit wider for players accustomed to narrower classical necks.
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