Ortega RCE131SN-L
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Ortega
RCE131SN-L
Product Info
Article Number:
505564
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE131SN-L
Category:
Lefthanded Classical Guitars
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega RCE131SN-L is a solid choice for left-handed classical students or players looking for a budget-friendly amplified option. The cedar top gives it a sweet, traditional classical tone, while the Magus Pro pickup makes it surprisingly stage-ready. It's a well-built instrument that balances affordability with respectable quality – a great entry point into the world of classical guitars.
Product Description
- Ortega RCE131SN-L
- Classical Guitar
- Left-handed model
- With cutaway
- Top: Solid cedar
- Back & sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Scale length: 650 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Body depth: 102 mm
- Bridge: Walnut
- Pickup system Magus Pro
- Chrome-plated machine heads
- Colour: Natural satin
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid cedar top provides warm, responsive projection and tonal complexity
- • Mahogany back and sides offer a balanced, focused midrange presence
- • Magus Pro pickup system delivers a surprisingly clean and usable amplified tone
- • Walnut fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and pleasant feel
CONS
- • Cedar top is susceptible to dings and scratches, requiring careful handling
- • Mahogany construction can be slightly heavier than guitars with different tonewoods
- • Cutaway access to higher frets is somewhat restricted compared to more aggressively sculpted designs
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Cedar
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Magus Pro is a decent system for the price point, offering a clear, relatively noise-free amplified sound, though it lacks the high-end shimmer of premium, more expensive pickups.
The neck has a fairly standard classical profile; it's not particularly thin or thick, so it should be generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
Like all solid wood instruments, it benefits from stable humidity – ideally between 45% and 55% to prevent cracking or excessive movement; a case humidifier is a good investment.
