Ortega RCE159MN-NT
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Ortega
RCE159MN-NT
Product Info
Article Number:
312807
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE159MN-NT
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$569.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RCE159MN-NT is a really solid choice for the serious student or gigging classical guitarist looking for amplified capability. The cedar top gives it a lovely warmth, and the Magus Pro pickup system actually sounds pretty convincing. It’s a well-built instrument offering a good balance of quality and affordability.
Product Description
- Ortega RCE159MN-NT
- Classical Concert Guitar
- Top: solid cedar
- Back and sides: Walnut
- Fretboard and bridge: Blackwood
- Headstock and soundhole decoration: Walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- Scale: 650 mm
- 2-Way truss-rod
- "Medium Neck" neck profile
- Nut width: 50 mm
- Magus Pro pickup
- 12-Hole bridge
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Includes Ortega gig bag
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers warm, responsive tone with excellent projection.
- • Walnut back and sides add complexity and sustain to the overall sound.
- • Magus Pro pickup system provides a surprisingly natural amplified tone.
- • Blackwood fingerboard and bridge contribute to a refined, professional feel.
CONS
- • Walnut back/sides, while beautiful, might lack the brilliance of rosewood for some.
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and might feel a bit slick.
- • The 'Medium Neckin’ neck profile won't suit every player's preference.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Blackwood
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
50 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly natural, avoiding the overly processed sound of some cheaper systems, but it's not going to fool anyone into thinking it's purely acoustic.
The 'Medium Neckin’ profile is a bit thinner than a traditional classical neck, which some with larger hands might appreciate, but it’s still relatively standard.
It’s a functional gig bag, but for frequent travel and demanding gigs, a sturdier hard case would be a worthwhile investment.
