Ortega RCE159SN-NT
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Ortega
RCE159SN-NT
Product Info
Article Number:
312808
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE159SN-NT
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RCE159SN-NT is a surprisingly capable amplified classical guitar, offering a warm, balanced voice thanks to the cedar top and walnut back. It's a great option for students or gigging musicians who want a comfortable, easy-to-play instrument that sounds good both acoustic and electric, without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Ortega RCE159SN-NT
- Classical guitar
- Top: Solid cedar
- Back & sides: Walnut
- Fretboard and bridge: Blackwood
- Headstock and soundhole decoration: Walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- "Small Neck" neck profile
- Scale: 650 mm
- 2-Way truss rod
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Pickups: Magus Pro
- 12-Hole bridge
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Incl. Ortega gig bag
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers warm, responsive tone with excellent projection.
- • Walnut back and sides add richness and sustain, avoiding a brittle sound.
- • Magus Pro pickups offer surprisingly clean amplified tones, suitable for stage work.
- • InSmall Neckin profile provides comfortable playability, especially for smaller hands.
CONS
- • Walnut back and sides, while pleasing, limit the guitar's potential for a truly bright, sparkling top end.
- • High-gloss finish, while attractive, can feel a little sticky in humid conditions.
- • Gig bag is functional but lacks premium protection for a guitar in this price bracket.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
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
The Magus Pro is a solid choice, offering decent clarity and a natural tone, but it lacks the advanced features (like blending options) found on higher-end systems.
Yes, it's noticeably slimmer, making it more accessible for players accustomed to steel-string guitars or those with smaller hands, but still retains a comfortable classical feel.
Cedar is more reactive to humidity than some other tonewoods, so you'll need to be mindful of environmental changes to prevent cracking or unwanted movement.
