Ortega STRIPEDSU.ACB
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Ortega
STRIPEDSU.ACB
Product Info
Article Number:
380586
Brand:
Ortega
Model:
STRIPEDSU.ACB
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$743.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The STRIPEDSU.ACB is a beautifully crafted acoustic bass, ideal for players seeking a warm, organic tone and a comfortable, traditional feel. The combination of spruce and ebony provides a rich, full sound that’s surprisingly versatile for folk, blues, and unplugged gigs. It's a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a lot of quality for the money.
Product Description
- Ortega STRIPEDSU.ACB
- Acoustic Bass
- Built-in armrest
- Private Room Series
- Cutaway
- Top: Alaska spruce
- solid
- Back and sides: AAA Ebony
- striped
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- Scale: 812 mm (32")
- 2-Way truss rod
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Gold Ortega machine heads
- Ortega MagusPro bass preamp / pickup system
- Strings: D'Addarío EXPPBB170 (article no. #182230#)
- Colour: Natural High-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid Alaska spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate acoustic tone.
- • AAA ebony back and sides offer exceptional sustain and a refined aesthetic.
- • Ortega MagusPro preamp provides clean amplification with useful EQ shaping.
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and good durability.
CONS
- • Ebony construction makes it notably heavier than basses with lighter woods.
- • 812mm scale can feel long for players accustomed to shorter scale basses.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to electric basses with broader pickup options.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Alaska Spruce, solid
Back & Sides
AAA Ebony, striped
Neck Material
Mahogany
Pickups
Ortega MagusPro bass preamp / pickup system
Scale Length
812 mm (32 in)
Frets
20
Strings
D'Addario EXPPBB170
Weight
Approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) - based on similar ebony-backed instruments
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Frequently Asked Questions
The spruce top gives it a more open and airy sound than many other acoustic basses relying on mahogany or sapele, though the ebony back reins in excessive brightness.
Yes, it’s a well-regarded preamp with adjustable EQ, making it capable of delivering a usable amplified signal for smaller to medium-sized venues.
It will take some getting used to, potentially impacting intonation and finger stretch; consider trying one in person before committing.
