Ortega RQC25 Requinto
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Ortega
RQC25 Requinto
Product Info
Article Number:
510607
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RQC25 Requinto
Category:
Other Classical Guitars
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ortega RQC25 is a surprisingly good value for a Requinto. Its cedar top delivers a pleasant warmth, and the shorter scale makes it very manageable. This is an excellent choice for students, smaller players, or those wanting to explore higher-register classical playing without a premium-priced instrument.
Product Description
- Ortega RQC25 Requinto
- Requino Classical Guitar
- Top: Cedar
- Back and Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okoum
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Scale: 535 mm
- Nut width: 50 mm
- Body depth: 110 mm
- Walnut bridge
- 2-Way truss rod
- Colour: Natural matte
PROS
- • Cedar top provides a warm, responsive fundamental tone.
- • Okoum neck offers stability and a comfortable playing feel.
- • Walnut fingerboard contributes to a smooth, articulate response.
- • 535mm scale suits smaller hands or those preferring a tighter feel.
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides may lack the projection of rosewood.
- • Matte finish can feel less refined than gloss finishes.
- • Requinto tuning requires adapting to a higher register.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Cedar
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoum
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
535 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
50 mm
Weight
1.75 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Requinto tuning raises the pitch, so the overall tone is brighter and more delicate than a standard classical, often used for solo work.
Okoum is a stable wood, and the 2-way truss rod provides further protection against warping, but humidity control is still important like any wooden instrument.
The nylon strings and wider neck will require adjustment; the action is generally higher, and the feel is quite different, but it’s certainly playable with practice.
