Ortega RCE145NT
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Ortega
RCE145NT
Product Info
Article Number:
557016
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE145NT
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$470.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega RCE145NT is a solid choice for students or gigging classical players needing a reliable amplified option. The Engelmann top gives it a surprisingly refined voice, while the MagusPRO/G pickup makes it stage-ready. It's a well-built instrument offering excellent value for its class.
Product Description
- Ortega RCE145NT
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Thinline with cutaway
- Size: 4/4
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Top: solid Engelmann spruce
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Body depth: shoulder: 78 mm
- back: 83 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- 20 Frets
- Electronics: Ortega MagusPRO/G with tuner
- Ortega 12-hole walnut bridge
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Solid Engelmann spruce top delivers a surprisingly rich, mature tone for the price.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, nicely balancing the spruce.
- • Ortega MagusPRO/G pickup system offers decent amplified sound with a built-in tuner.
- • Walnut fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience and a pleasant feel.
CONS
- • Thinline body, while comfortable, sacrifices some acoustic projection and bass response.
- • Nato neck, while stable, isn’t as premium feeling as mahogany or Spanish cedar.
- • The included gig bag is functional, but a hard case would be a worthwhile upgrade.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Engelmann Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a good mid-range option; it won't have the nuance of higher-end systems, but it’s clear and functional for most performance needs.
The Nato neck has a relatively moderate 'C' shape, so it should be reasonably familiar, though the wider nut width will take some getting used to.
Yes, it does. While the spruce top still provides a pleasant acoustic voice, the thinner body reduces the bass response compared to a full-bodied classical guitar.
