Ortega RCE30TH-ACA
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Ortega
RCE30TH-ACA
Product Info
Article Number:
580781
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RCE30TH-ACA
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
