Ortega RE238SN-BKT
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Ortega
RE238SN-BKT
Product Info
Article Number:
533671
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RE238SN-BKT
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$592.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RE238SN-BKT is a really solid choice for the serious student or gigging classical guitarist. The spruce top gives it a bright, focused sound that cuts through, while the mahogany keeps it warm and balanced – and that Ortega pickup is genuinely usable for stage work. It's a well-built instrument offering excellent value for the money.
Product Description
- Ortega RE238SN-BKT
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Size: 4/4
- Performer series
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.89")
- Scale: 650 mm (25/59")
- 19 Frets
- Pickup: Ortega MagnusGo
- Bridge: 12-Hole Indian Laurel
- Gold-plated machine heads
- Colour: Black/Natural gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a clear, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and a balanced sonic character.
- • Ortega MagnusGo pickup offers a surprisingly natural amplified sound for performance.
- • Gold-plated tuners ensure stable tuning and a touch of refinement.
CONS
- • Mahogany can sometimes lack the projection of rosewood in the lower frequencies.
- • The gloss finish, while attractive, might be a fingerprint magnet for some players.
- • The 48mm nut width may feel slightly wider for players accustomed to narrower necks.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The MagnusGo is surprisingly natural-sounding, avoiding the harshness common with cheaper piezo pickups, but lacks the dynamic range of more premium magnetic or condenser systems.
The mahogany neck has a fairly standard profile; while the 48mm nut width is wider, the neck isn't excessively thick, so it’s generally comfortable, but might require some adjustment for very small hands.
The gig bag is functional and provides basic protection, but a hard case would be preferable for frequent travel or professional performance environments.
