Ortega RCE158SN-NT
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Ortega
RCE158SN-NT
Product Info
Article Number:
312806
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE158SN-NT
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$570.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega RCE158SN-NT is a really solid option for students or gigging players wanting a classical guitar with amplified capability. The spruce top gives it a clear voice, while the walnut provides a pleasant warmth. It's a well-built instrument that offers great value for a budget-friendly price.
Product Description
- Ortega RCE158SN-NT
- Classical Guitar
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back & sides: Walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Blackwood
- Slim neck
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- 2-Way truss rod
- Magus Pro pickup
- 12-Hole bridge
- Colour: Natural high gloss
- Incl. Ortega gig bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce’s brightness.
- • Magus Pro pickup system provides a surprisingly natural amplified sound for stage.
- • Slim neck profile makes it comfortable for players with smaller hands or those preferring a faster feel.
CONS
- • Walnut back and sides, while lovely, might lack the projection of rosewood.
- • High gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and might feel a little less 'traditional' for some.
- • Gig bag is functional, but a hardshell case would offer better protection for transport.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Blackwood
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly good; it captures the natural acoustic tone well without excessive feedback, though it might lack the extreme clarity of higher-end systems.
It's noticeably slimmer than many traditional classical guitars, making it more accessible for players accustomed to steel-string neck profiles.
Blackwood is generally brighter and more articulate than rosewood, contributing to the guitar’s overall clarity and responsiveness.
