Ortega Americana F-Style Mandolin + Croco Leather Case

Essential Information About the ORTEGA Americana Series F-Style Mandolin

• 100% Solid Construction: Solid flamed maple top, solid mahogany back and sides for a blend of precise attack and warm midrange.


• F-Style Format with "f" Soundholes: Projection and sharp "chop," perfect for bluegrass and right-hand amplified acoustic playing.


• Careful Playability: Short scale length 350 mm / 13.78", nut width 28 mm / 1.10", 24 frets, and dual-action truss rod for precise setup.


• Road-Ready: Gold tuners with black buttons and included "Croco Leather" case to protect the instrument.

Between Bluegrass Tradition and "Americana" Finishes

Designed with a roots spirit, Ortega's Americana Series combines vintage aesthetics with contemporary details. The aged satin finishes-such as "whiskey burst" or "denim," depending on the version-highlight the authentic character of this F-Style model, emblematic of bluegrass, folk, and country scenes.

Who Is It For and Which Styles?

This mandolin suits motivated beginners as well as intermediate players seeking an evolving instrument. Tuned G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E with 8 doubled strings, it excels in bluegrass (rhythmic "chop"), folk, old-time, country, and acoustic pop accompaniments requiring clarity and precision.

Sound

The solid flamed maple top delivers brightness, attack, and note-to-note definition. The solid mahogany back and sides add body and warm midrange, providing a natural balance between precision and warmth. The flamed maple neck and fingerboard enhance responsiveness and "snap," while the ebony bridge focuses string energy for clear sustain. The F-Style format with "f" soundholes favors projection and a quick decay, ideal for cutting through an acoustic ensemble.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of your instrument: a set of mandolin strings gauge .011-.040 (phosphor bronze for added richness), a clip-on chromatic tuner, an F-Style mandolin strap (lace to the scroll or tailpiece), thick picks 1.0-1.5 mm for precise "chop," and a case humidifier to stabilize humidity inside the included case.

Technical specifications

Format	F-Style, "f" soundholes	Nut width	1.10" / 28 mm
Top	solid flamed maple	Truss rod	dual action (2-way truss rod)
Back & sides	solid mahogany	Bridge	ebony
Binding	ivory ABS	Tuners	gold with black buttons
Finish	aged satin (depending on Americana Series version)	Tuning	G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E
Neck	flamed maple	Strings included	.011 - .015 - .026 - .040
Fingerboard	flamed maple	Series	Americana Series
Frets	24	Size	mandolin, 8 strings
Scale length	13.78" / 350 mm	Case included	"Croco Leather"