Ortega RCE159RW-8
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Ortega
RCE159RW-8
Product Info
Article Number:
605778
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE159RW-8
Category:
Other Classical Guitars
Price:
$790.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega RCE159RW-8 is a surprisingly capable 8-string classical guitar, blending traditional construction with a useful onboard pickup. It's ideal for serious classical students or fingerstyle players who occasionally need to plug in – the solid cedar top offers a beautiful, classic tone, and the pickup system is a real bonus for stage or studio work.
Product Description
- Ortega RCE159RW-8
- 8-String Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Size: 4/4
- With cutaway
- Back and sides: Rosewood
- Top: solid cedar
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Traditional
- 2-Way truss rod
- Mahogany/Rosewood binding
- 22 frets
- Pickup: MagusFly/G-8
- rechargeable
- 16-Hole rosewood bridge
- Ortega Otmstd-gowh custom tuners machine heads
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
- Includes Pro gig bag
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and articulate tone, excellent for classical and fingerstyle.
- • Rosewood back and sides add depth and sustain, creating a richer, more complex sonic palette.
- • MagusFly/G-8 pickup system offers surprisingly clean amplified tone, useful for recording and small gigs.
- • Ortega Otmstd-gowh tuners provide reliable tuning stability, crucial for precise classical playing.
CONS
- • Okoume neck, while stable, may not offer the same premium feel as a mahogany or Spanish cedar neck.
- • Rosewood binding, while aesthetically pleasing, adds a bit of weight compared to simpler binding options.
- • 8-string configuration limits versatility outside of classical and fingerstyle applications.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
650mm (approximate, standard for 4/4 classical guitars)
Frets
22
Nut Width
52mm (approximate, standard for 4/4 classical guitars)
Weight
2.2kg (approximate, based on similar Ortega models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly well-controlled, but you'll still need to manage gain levels and stage volume; a little experimentation with EQ is recommended.
The 'Traditional' neck profile is generally medium-full; it's not as slim as some modern guitars, but should be manageable for most hand sizes.
It's a decent pro gig bag – better than a basic one – but for frequent travel or serious protection, a hard case is always recommended.
