Ortega R159
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Ortega
R159
Product Info
Article Number:
557078
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
R159
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
PROS
- • 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.
CONS
- • 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.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid North American Cedar
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Purpleheart
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar tends to be warmer and more immediate than spruce, which can be brighter and more complex. The R159's tone is more forgiving for beginners.
Purpleheart is a very hard and dense wood, making it exceptionally durable and resistant to wear and tear, so it should hold up very well.
It might take a little getting used to, but most players adapt quickly. If you're very sensitive to neck width, trying it out in person is always recommended.
