Ortega RCE238SN-FT
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Ortega
RCE238SN-FT
Product Info
Article Number:
510600
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE238SN-FT
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$636.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega RCE238SN-FT is a solid choice for intermediate students and gigging players looking for an amplified classical guitar with a classic look. The spruce top gives it a pleasant, clear voice, and the mahogany provides a warm foundation – it’s a well-rounded instrument that’s ready for the stage or practice room.
Product Description
- Ortega RCE238SN-FT
- Concert Guitar with Pickup
- With cutaway
- Top: Solid Alaska spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel
- 6 In line reverse headstock
- Scale length: 650 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Pickup: MagusPro with tuner
- 12-Hole Indian Laurel bridge
- 2-Way truss rod
- Colour: Sunburst high gloss
- Includes Gigbag
PROS
- • Solid Alaska spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and mature tone.
- • MagusPro pickup system offers respectable amplified sound with a built-in tuner.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce’s brightness.
- • The 6-in-line reverse headstock is a distinctive aesthetic touch, adding visual flair.
CONS
- • The high-gloss sunburst finish can be a fingerprint magnet and a bit flashy for some.
- • While the MagusPro is functional, it’s not a premium-level pickup system for critical recording.
- • Mahogany construction may lack the projection of rosewood back and sides for advanced players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Alaska Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a competent system for basic amplification, but lacks the nuanced tonal shaping of higher-end options like K&K or LR Baggs. Expect a clean, usable sound, but don't expect boutique-level fidelity.
The neck is fairly standard for a classical guitar – it's wider than a steel-string neck, but the profile is generally comfortable and should be manageable with a little adjustment.
The high-gloss finish is prone to scratches and fingerprints; a good quality polish and careful handling are recommended to keep it looking its best. It's not as robust as a satin finish.
