Ortega RUHZ-CE-SBK Concert
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Ortega
RUHZ-CE-SBK Concert
Product Info
Article Number:
518440
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
RUHZ-CE-SBK Concert
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$155.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ortega is a solid choice for a beginner or someone wanting a budget-friendly concert uke with amplification. The okume wood gives it a surprisingly full sound, and the built-in tuner is a real convenience. It's a great all-around instrument for casual playing and small gigs.
Product Description
- Ortega RUHZ-CE-SBK Concert
- Concert Ukulele with Pickup
- Horizon Series
- Back and sides: Okume
- Top: Okume
- Neck: Okume with reversed headstock
- Fretboard: Tecwood
- 3 Dot fretboard inlays at the 12th fret
- 18 Frets
- Nut: ABS
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Scale length: 376 mm
- Pickup: MagusUke with tuner
- Machine heads: Ortega
- Strings: Ortega UWNY-4-CC (Art.#412830#)
- Colour: Satin Black Matte Open Pore
PROS
- • Okume construction offers a surprisingly warm, resonant tone for its price point.
- • The MagusUke pickup system delivers usable amplified sound, a welcome bonus.
- • Reversed headstock provides a unique aesthetic and improved string angle.
- • Tecwood fretboard is smooth and comfortable, aiding playability for beginners.
CONS
- • Okume, while decent, lacks the premium tonal complexity of mahogany or koa.
- • ABS nut can be a point of future wear and potential tuning instability.
- • Satin black finish, while attractive, can show fingerprints easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okume
Back & Sides
Okume
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
MagusUke with Tuner
Weight
1.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a competent, basic system—good for plugging into an amp, but don’t expect the nuanced tones of higher-end models; it’s best for practice or small, informal settings.
Tecwood is a composite, so it's more stable than many natural woods and less susceptible to drying or cracking, which is a definite plus.
The reversed headstock mainly changes the aesthetics; it doesn't significantly alter the sound, but some players find the string angle improves a little.
