Ortega RGL5CE Guitarlele
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Ortega
RGL5CE Guitarlele
Product Info
Article Number:
377375
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RGL5CE Guitarlele
Category:
Other Classical Guitars
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega RGL5CE is a great entry point into the guitalele world. Its comfortable neck and surprisingly good sound make it ideal for beginners or anyone wanting a ukulele-like instrument with a slightly bigger voice. It’s a fun, affordable option for exploring new chord voicings and adding a unique texture to your music.
Product Description
- Ortega RGL5CE Guitalele
- Guitalele
- Cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
- Nut width: 47 mm
- Scale: 435 mm
- 18 Frets
- Pickup system: Ortega Magus Uke
- Finish: Natural satin with laser engraving on the top
- Strings: D'Addario EJ27N (Article Nr #245063#)
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly bright and articulate tone for a guitalele.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and a pleasant resonance.
- • Ortega Magus Uke pickup system provides a usable amplified sound for stage.
- • Walnut fretboard and bridge offer a refined feel and contribute to sustain.
CONS
- • 435mm scale length limits low-end response and string tension.
- • Natural satin finish can feel a bit thin and prone to fingerprints.
- • Limited tuning versatility; primarily suited for standard guitalele tuning.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
435 mm
Frets
18
Nut Width
47 mm
Weight
1.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The guitalele’s longer scale and tuned a step down (DGBE) give it a richer, more guitar-like tone than a typical ukulele.
It's a serviceable system for basic amplification, though don't expect high-end studio quality; it’s best suited for smaller venues or practice.
The nut width and scale length will feel smaller, requiring some adjustment, but the familiar tuning is a huge advantage for guitarists.
