Ortega R16S
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Ortega
R16S
Product Info
Article Number:
581497
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
R16S
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega R16S is a surprisingly capable classical guitar offering a warm, inviting tone and comfortable playability. Its Engelmann spruce top provides excellent clarity, while the aged eucalyptus back and sides deliver a pleasing warmth. It’s a great option for students and intermediate players looking for a solid, reliable instrument without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Ortega R16S
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 4/4
- Top: Solid Engelmann spruce
- Back and sides: Aged eucalyptus
- Neck: Beech
- Fingerboard: Aged eucalyptus
- Lasered rosette and logo on head plate
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- 20 Frets
- 12-Hole Purpleheart bridge
- Finish: Open pore
- Colour: Natural satin
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Engelmann spruce top delivers a surprisingly responsive and articulate tone.
- • Aged eucalyptus back & sides contribute a warm, mellow character and good projection.
- • Beech neck provides a stable, comfortable feel – a nice departure from typical mahogany.
- • Open pore finish allows the wood to breathe, enhancing resonance and natural sustain.
CONS
- • Eucalyptus back and sides, while beautiful, can lack the complexity of rosewood.
- • The satin finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel slightly less refined to the touch.
- • Nut width of 48mm might feel a little wide for players accustomed to narrower classical guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Engelmann spruce
Back & Sides
Aged eucalyptus
Neck Material
Beech
Fingerboard
Aged eucalyptus
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
1.85 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The eucalyptus offers a warmer, mellower tone, lacking some of the rosewood's complex overtones and tighter bass response – it’s a more forgiving sound overall.
The beech neck has a fairly standard C-shape profile; the 48mm nut width might feel a bit wider, but most players with larger hands will find it manageable.
The included gig bag is functional for basic transport and storage, but it’s not a super-robust, heavily padded case – consider a hard case for serious travel.
