Ortega RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele

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Ortega RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele

Ortega

RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 389781
Brand: Ortega
Model: RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele
Price: $141.90

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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.

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