Americana A-Style Mandolin + Croco Leather Case

Ortega Americana A-Style Mandolin + Croco Leather Case

Name: Americana A-Style Mandolin + Croco Leather Case
Brand: Ortega
SKU: 426906
Price: 899.00 EUR
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EAN : 0842960186895

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What you need to know

All-solid construction: flamed maple top, mahogany back/sides for an ideal clarity/warmth balance in bluegrass, folk, and country.
Compact A-Style format with 20 frets, short scale for fast and precise playing.
Built-in electronics Magus X/U rechargeable for hassle-free stage and recording without batteries.
Comes with a hard "Croco Leather" case for safe and stylish transport.

Americana A-Style Mandolin + Croco Leather Case

899,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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A "roots" spirit in the lineage of the Americana series

Inspired by traditional American music instruments, Ortega's "Americana" series combines vintage looks and aged finishes with modern specifications. This A-Style embraces timeless aesthetics while integrating current electronics and solid woods, placing this model among the versatile, road-ready mandolins in the range.

Who is it for and which styles?

Due to its playability and size, this mandolin suits ambitious beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a reliable instrument on stage. Tuned G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E, it excels in bluegrass, folk, country, and blues, naturally fitting both rhythmic accompaniment and brilliant solos.

Sound

The solid flamed maple top offers attack, articulation, and projection, ideal for cutting through an acoustic mix. The solid mahogany body provides roundness, singing mids, and sustain. The ebony bridge efficiently transmits vibrations for greater precision, while the flamed maple neck and fingerboard promote a lively response and clear tone. Plugged in, the Magus X/U electronics preserve the acoustic character and allow volume boost without altering the wood's color.

Recommended compatible accessories

Set of 8-string mandolin strings in 11-40 gauge (0.011/0.015/0.026/0.040), matching the original gauge to maintain tension and tonal balance.
Clip-on chromatic tuner, compatible with any mandolin headstock, practical for rehearsals and stage.

Technical specifications

Format	A-Style	Truss rod	double action (2-way)
Top	solid flamed maple	Bridge	ebony
Back & sides	solid mahogany	Tuners	gold finish with black buttons
Binding	ABS ivory	Preamp	Ortega Magus X/U, rechargeable
Neck	flamed maple	Tuning	G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E
Fingerboard	flamed maple	Number of strings	8
Frets	20	String gauge	.011 - .015 - .026 - .040
Scale length	13.78" / 350 mm	Included case	"Croco Leather"
Nut width	1.10" / 28 mm	Series	"Americana Series"

Questions frequently asked

Is this Ortega Americana mandolin suitable for bluegrass and folk?

Its G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E tuning and A-Style body are suitable for bluegrass, folk, country, and blues repertoires. The flamed maple solid top provides a precise attack useful for rhythm parts and solos.

What electronic system is equipped on this mandolin?

The Ortega Magus X/U rechargeable preamp allows for instrument amplification. It is designed to preserve the mandolin's acoustic character when plugged in.

What woods are used on the Ortega Americana A-Style?

The top is made of solid flamed maple, while the back and sides are solid mahogany. The neck and fingerboard are crafted from flamed maple, with an ebony bridge. This combination aims for clear response and singing mids.

What is the scale length and nut width?

The scale length measures 350 mm (13.78 inches) and the nut width is 28 mm (1.10 inches). The fingerboard has 20 frets and the neck features a dual-action truss rod.