Ortega Bass Signature Ken Taylor

Essential Information About the Ortega KT-WALKER-V3 Bass

• 4-string short scale electro-acoustic bass: comfortable to hold and smooth feel, ideal for smaller hands or guitarists transitioning to bass.


• Solid spruce top: precise attack, good note definition, and beautiful dynamics, whether played fingerstyle or with a pick.


• Flamed mahogany back and sides: warmth, roundness, and musical mids for a natural acoustic presence.


• Rechargeable Ortega Magus X/B preamp: convenient amplification on stage or in rehearsal without relying on disposable batteries.

A Ken Taylor Signature Bass in the Ortega Spirit: Tradition and German Design

Founded in 1994, Ortega develops its instruments with an approach combining traditional manufacturing methods and German design, with quality control at multiple stages. The KT-WALKER-V3 follows this philosophy by offering a Ken Taylor signature electro-acoustic bass designed to blend acoustic musicality, playing comfort, and versatility thanks to its integrated electronics.

Who is it for, and what styles?

With its short scale format and cutaway, the KT-WALKER-V3 is particularly suited for beginner to intermediate bassists looking for an easier-to-handle bass, as well as guitarists wanting to approach bass without feeling "stretched" by a long scale. It performs very well in pop, folk, variety, acoustic jazz, songwriting, and small ensemble accompaniment, both acoustically and amplified via its preamp.

Sound

The solid spruce top provides clarity, quick response, and strong projection, useful for maintaining a clear attack on bass lines. The flamed mahogany back and sides complement the spectrum with a warmer signature, present mids, and a round feel, ideal for supporting an acoustic mix. The cutaway facilitates access to higher registers, while the rosewood fingerboard and bridge contribute to a balanced and natural tone. Once amplified, the Ortega Magus X/B EQ allows adapting the bass's character for the stage (attack, body, definition) while retaining the instrument's woody identity.

Technical specifications

Type	4-string short scale electro-acoustic bass	Fingerboard	rosewood
Cutaway	yes	Bridge	rosewood
Top	solid spruce	Hardware	chrome
Back and sides	flamed mahogany	Preamp	Ortega Magus X/B
Armrest	yes	Power supply	rechargeable
Neck	Nato	Model	KT-WALKER-V3
Truss rod	double action	Series / collaboration	Ken Taylor signature model
Scale length	24.47" / 622 mm	Case	deluxe gig bag included
Nut width	44 mm / 1.73"