Ortega RCE30TH-ACA

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Ortega RCE30TH-ACA

Ortega

RCE30TH-ACA

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 580781
Brand: Ortega
Model: RCE30TH-ACA
Price: $548.90

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The RCE30TH-ACA is a beautifully crafted instrument, offering a surprisingly articulate and responsive sound amplified through a well-regarded Ortega preamp. This is a solid choice for intermediate to advanced classical guitarists who need a reliable amplified option for performance, or those seeking a visually striking instrument with a bright, balanced tone.

Product Description

  • Ortega RCE30TH-ACA
  • Classical Guitar with Pickup
  • 30th Anniversary model
  • Size: 4/4
  • Back and sides: AAA flamed acacia
  • With cutaway
  • Top: AAA flamed maple
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard and bridge: Walnut
  • Scale: 650 mm (25.59")
  • Nut width: 47 mm (1.85")
  • Frets: 19
  • Pickup: Ortega Guitars MagusPro/G preamp system
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Flamed maple top delivers a bright, focused tone with excellent projection.
  • • Acacia back and sides add warmth and complexity to the overall sound.
  • • Ortega MagusPro/G preamp offers clean amplification, suitable for stage or recording.
  • • Cutaway provides easy access to higher frets for greater playing versatility.
CONS
  • • Walnut fingerboard, while nice, might feel slightly harder than ebony to some players.
  • • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and may require diligent care.
  • • Nato neck, while stable, isn't as tonally resonant as some premium hardwoods.

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Key Features

Top Wood AAA Flamed Maple
Back & Sides AAA Flamed Acacia
Neck Material Nato
Fingerboard Walnut
Scale Length 650 mm (25.59")
Frets 19
Nut Width 47 mm (1.85")
Weight 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a solid-performing system, providing a clean, natural amplified tone without excessive feedback, though it might lack the ultra-detailed nuances of some higher-end boutique options.
The acacia contributes significantly to the tone, adding warmth and a subtle complexity that the maple top might otherwise lack – it’s a more premium wood than standard mahogany or sapele.
It’s very versatile; the cutaway allows comfortable access for fingerstyle, but the overall construction and bracing also make it suitable for a variety of playing styles, from classical to light flamenco.

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