Ortega RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele
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Ortega
RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
389781
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele
Category:
Tenor Ukuleles
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RU5CE-TE is a solid, affordable tenor ukulele – a great option for beginners and intermediate players looking for a stage-ready instrument. The spruce top gives it a brighter voice, while the mahogany body keeps things grounded and warm. It's particularly well-suited for folk, Hawaiian, or light strumming styles where a clear, amplified sound is needed.
Product Description
- Ortega RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele
- Tenor Ukulele
- With cutaway
- Spruce top
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
- 18 Frets
- Scale: 440 mm
- Nut width: 37 mm
- Enclosed machine heads with black tuning pegs
- Ex-factory stringing: Ortega by Aquila UWNY-4-TE (Article no. #412832#)
- Ortega MagusUke pickup system with integrated tuner
- Colour: Natural matte
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a bright, articulate tone with good projection
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, balanced foundation to the sound
- • Ortega MagusUke pickup system offers surprisingly clean amplified sound
- • Walnut fretboard and bridge contribute to a smooth playing feel and sustain
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can be slightly 'woody' – lacks some tonal complexity
- • Cutaway access to higher frets is a bit cramped for larger hands
- • The matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel a little plasticky
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Tenor
Frets
18
Electronics
Ortega MagusUke pickup system with integrated tuner
Weight
Approximately 1.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly good – cleaner and less noisy than many budget options, though it lacks the EQ versatility of higher-end systems.
The neck is fairly standard in profile, but the cutaway does narrow the neck a bit, which might feel cramped for those with bigger hands.
You’ll get a clear, natural ukulele tone – it’s not designed for heavily processed sounds, but it’s perfectly usable for live performance or recording.
