Ortega AMPLI ORTEGA 100W 2 CANAUX REV/CHORUS

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Founded in 1994, ORTEGA became known for combining traditional manufacturing methods with German design, with a constant pursuit of innovation and quality. The CONE-ASH amp follows this philosophy: offering a combo dedicated to acoustic musicians, designed for versatility (instrument + microphone) and practical everyday use, from home to small stages. Its natural satin ash and black finish reinforces a sober, modern, and instrument-focused positioning.

Who This Amp Is For

The ORTEGA CONE-ASH targets the acoustic guitarist who wants a clean and controlled sound without complications: ideal for rehearsals, home studios to work with faithful sound reproduction, or concerts in intimate settings (coffee concerts, duos, small venues). Thanks to its two channels, it is also perfect for singer-musicians: instrument on channel 1, microphone on channel 2 (with phantom power if needed). Its combo format and manageable weight make it a good choice for those who frequently transport their gear.

Features and Innovations

With its two channels, the CONE-ASH covers the essential needs of current acoustic setups. Channel 1 offers a 6.35mm Jack input and Phase and Color switches: the phase switch helps better manage feedback and certain body resonances depending on the room, while "Color" allows quick adjustment of the tonal signature (softer or more present) without redoing all settings. Each channel features a 3-band EQ to precisely shape bass, mids, and treble.

To enrich your playing, the amp integrates reverb and chorus, two effects particularly suited to acoustic instruments: reverb adds space (useful in "unplugged" sound), chorus thickens and widens arpeggios. The effects loop allows you to insert delays, additional reverbs, or multi-effects more cleanly into the signal chain. For convenience, there is an auxiliary input for playing backing tracks, a headphone output for silent practice, as well as stage-oriented connectivity: XLR DI output pre/post (to send a direct signal to the console), line output via 6.35mm Jack, and speaker output via 6.35mm Jack.

Sound Characteristics

The CONE-ASH is designed to reproduce acoustic sound with good definition, combining a 6.5" speaker and a 3" tweeter. This configuration favors clear attack, airy harmonics, and balanced projection, very useful for nuanced techniques (fingerstyle, open chords, light percussive playing). The stated frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz aims for wide reproduction, practical for electro-acoustic instruments as well as vocals on the microphone input. With the 3-band EQ per channel, you can switch from a bright and precise clean tone to a rounder and warmer sound, while maintaining responsive dynamics. The Phase and Color switches are real assets for quickly adapting to resonant rooms, very "boomy" guitars, or overly bright microphones.

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Chorus	Number of speakers	1
Category	Acoustic amp	EQ	3 channels
Effects loop	Yes	Headphone output	Yes
Cabinet impedance (Ω)	8 Ω	Color	Natural
Category	Amplifier	Finishing	Natural
Number of channels	2	Power output	100 W
Speaker diameter	6,5"

Model	CONE-ASH	Line output	6.35mm Jack
Format	acoustic guitar combo amp	Speaker output	6.35mm Jack
Power	100W	Speaker	6.5" (8 ohms)
Input	6.35mm Jack	Tweeter	3"
Switches	Phase, Color	Frequency response	40 Hz to 20 kHz
Equalization	3-band EQ	Weight	10.2 kg
Built-in effects	reverb, chorus	Handles	2 side handles
Auxiliary input	yes	Mounting	speaker stand mount
DI output	XLR pre/post	Finish	natural satin ash and black