Ortega RMFE90TS
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The RMFE90TS is a surprisingly capable mandolin for the money. It's geared towards bluegrass and folk players wanting a solid, amplified option without a premium price tag. The build is respectable, and the included tuner is a handy touch for gigging musicians.
Product Description
- Ortega RMFE90TS
- F-Style Mandoline
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 345 mm
- 24 frets
- Nut width: 28 mm
- Pickup: Ortega S1 with built-in tuner
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate bluegrass tone.
- • Maple back and sides add warmth and projection.
- • Ortega S1 pickup provides a usable amplified sound, tuner's a bonus.
- • Rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience for fast runs.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can feel a bit thick and less resonant.
- • Tobacco Sunburst finish might not appeal to all players' tastes.
- • While decent, the onboard tuner isn't a replacement for a dedicated one.
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Key Features
Body Style
F-Style
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Strings
Steel (likely .010-.036 gauge)
Scale Length
345 mm
Weight
Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a serviceable pickup—not a boutique-level performer—but provides a clear, amplified signal suitable for small to medium-sized gigs. Don’t expect high-end dynamic range.
The neck width of 28mm is fairly standard for a mandolin, but some players with very large hands might find it a little snug, especially during fast chord changes.
Yes, a thick gloss finish does slightly dampen the natural resonance of the wood, though the solid spruce top still provides a good amount of projection. It’s primarily an aesthetic choice.
