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: 426907
Price: 829.00 EUR
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ID : 426907

EAN : 0842960186871

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What you need to know

Solid flamed maple top and solid mahogany back and sides for clear, precise projection, ideal for bluegrass and folk.
Traditional A-style body, 8 strings in double courses (G-D-A-E tuning) for the bright, lively tone of American music.
Comfortable to play thanks to the short 13.78" / 350 mm scale length, flamed maple neck and dual-action truss rod.
Carefully selected appointments: ebony bridge, gold tuners with black buttons, ivory ABS binding, and croco leather case included.

Americana A-Style Mandolin + Croco Leather Case

829,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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An A-Style at the heart of Ortega’s Americana series

Designed as a tribute to the origins of bluegrass, blues and folk, this mandolin retains a vintage aesthetic and touch while benefiting from contemporary appointments. Belonging to the "Americana" series guarantees a selection of solid woods and carefully crafted finishing, making this a reliable instrument for both the stage and the studio.

Who is it for and what styles does it suit?

Accessible to ambitious beginners and intermediate players alike, it is well suited to bluegrass, old-time, folk, country repertoires and modern acoustic accompaniment. The short scale length and narrow nut width make closed-position playing, fast tremolos and tight rhythmic playing more comfortable.

The sound

The solid flamed maple top delivers attack, definition and brightness, making it perfect for cutting through an acoustic mix. The solid mahogany body balances this with warm mids and good sustain. The ebony bridge enhances articulation and precision, while the flamed maple neck and key promote an immediate response and clarity in double courses. The result is a punchy, singing tone with effective projection for ensemble playing.

Recommended compatible accessories

To preserve and optimise the instrument, choose a light-gauge mandolin string set .011-.040 (matching the original setup), a universal clip-on chromatic tuner for precise tuning of all 8 strings, and heavy picks that improve attack and stability during tremolo playing. As the crocodile-pattern leather case is included, simply add a suitable case humidifier to stabilise humidity levels.

Technical specifications

Style	A-Style	Nut width	1,10" / 28 mm
Top	solid flamed maple	Truss rod	double action (2-way truss rod)
Back & sides	solid mahogany	Bridge	ebony
Binding	ABS ivory	Tuners	gold, black buttons
Number of strings	8	Tuning	G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E
Neck	flamed maple	Strings fitted	.011 - .015 - .026 - .040
Key	flamed maple	Series	Americana Series
Frets	20	Included accessory	crocodile leather case
Scale length	13,78" / 350 mm

Questions frequently asked

Is this A-Style mandolin suitable for bluegrass and folk?

This model is suitable for bluegrass, old-time, folk, and country repertoires. Its solid flamed maple top delivers attack and definition, while the solid mahogany body supports warm midrange tones.

What is the original tuning and string gauge installed?

The tuning is G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E on 8 doubled strings. The factory-installed string gauges are .011, .015, .026, and .040.

What sound does the Ortega Americana A-Style mandolin produce?

The solid flamed maple top promotes a punchy and singing tone with projection suitable for ensemble playing. The ebony bridge enhances note articulation and the precision of double stops.

What is the neck size of this mandolin?

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