Ortega RCE138-T4
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Ortega
RCE138-T4
Product Info
Article Number:
510596
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE138-T4
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RCE138-T4 is a really solid option for students or gigging players who want a classical guitar with amplified capabilities. The spruce top gives it a bright, responsive voice, and the Magus Pro pickup is surprisingly good for the price. It's a well-built, versatile instrument that offers excellent value for money.
Product Description
- Ortega RCE138-T4
- Concert Guitar with Pickup
- Design: Thinline with cutaway
- Body depth: 85 mm
- Top: Solid Alaska spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel
- Scale length: 650 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: Ortega Magus Pro with built-in tuner
- Strings: Savarez 500CJ
- Colour: Natural high gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid Alaska spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and clear tone
- • Ortega Magus Pro pickup offers clean amplification with a usable onboard tuner
- • Sapele back and sides provide warmth and balance to the overall sound
- • Mahogany neck contributes to a comfortable feel and good sustain
CONS
- • The thinline body, while comfortable, slightly reduces acoustic projection compared to deeper models
- • Savarez 500CJ strings are decent but might be a first upgrade for serious players
- • The high-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and requires careful maintenance
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Alaska Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
22
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a very competent pickup – not quite as refined as some high-end systems, but offers a good balance of clarity and warmth for live performance and recording.
The mahogany neck has a fairly standard classical profile; it’s slimmer than many steel-string guitars, but still provides a comfortable playing experience.
It's a functional gig bag, but a padded hard case would provide significantly better protection, especially for frequent travel.
