Ortega RMA30-WB LH
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The Ortega RMA30-WB LH is a surprisingly good entry point for left-handed bluegrass players or anyone curious about the mandolin. It's got a bright, clear voice, a playable neck, and the A-style body keeps things simple and focused. A solid choice for beginners or those needing a reliable, affordable mandolin.
Product Description
- Ortega RMA30-WB LH
- Mandolin
- Left-handed model
- Type: A-style
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Scale: 350 mm
- 20 frets
- Nut width: 28 mm
- Body depth: 50 mm
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Machine heads: Chrome
- Colour: Whiskey Burst Satin
PROS
- • Solid spruce top provides a bright, responsive fundamental tone.
- • Maple back and sides offer focused projection and clarity.
- • Rosewood fingerboard provides comfortable playability and good note definition.
- • Left-handed model caters specifically to southpaw players, a rare find at this price.
CONS
- • Whiskey Burst satin finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Entry-level hardware (machine heads) might benefit from an upgrade for tuning stability.
- • A-style body lacks the visual flair of an F-style mandolin.
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Key Features
Body Style
A-style
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Strings
Steel (likely .010-.036 gauge)
Scale Length
350 mm
Weight
1.3 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably less complex and nuanced; the high-end models will have more overtones and sustain, but this offers a very respectable starting point.
Yes, the fret profile is fairly standard and generally comfortable, although a professional fret dressing might smooth them out further for very sensitive players.
The 28mm nut width is fairly standard, but some players with very large hands might find it a bit snug, though most will find it perfectly manageable.
