Ortega Rce138-T4 Spruce Thin Black
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The essentials to know about the Ortega RCE138 guitar
The essentials to know about the Ortega RCE138 guitar
- Electro-acoustic classical guitar with a thin body and cutaway: immediate comfort and easy access to the high frets.
- Solid Sitka spruce top: precise attack, beautiful harmonics, and excellent definition, ideal for amplified playing.
- Slim Neck with double action truss rod: modern feel and increased stability.
- Ortega MagusPro preamp with built-in tuner: quick and reliable adjustments on stage and in rehearsal.
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A modern classical signed Ortega, between tradition and innovation
Founded in 1994, Ortega develops guitars inspired by traditional lutherie methods, while bringing a German design approach focused on quality and innovation. The RCE138 fits within this philosophy, with choices made for today's guitarists: playing comfort (Slim Neck, thin body), practicality (electronics with tuner), and refined details such as the 12-hole bridge, which has become a functional signature of the brand.
For whom? A comfortable electro-classical for stage and studio
The RCE138 is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a classical guitar that is easy to handle, both for daily practice and on stage. Its thin body and cutaway will appeal to musicians accustomed to more "electric" formats and playing high up the neck. It excels in pop, latin, fingerstyle, vocal accompaniment, and more generally wherever a clean and controlled amplified nylon sound is sought.
The sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, a quick attack, and beautiful note-to-note precision, particularly appreciated in arpeggios and fingerstyle playing. The sapele back and sides balance the overall sound with present mids and a homogeneous response, ideal for fitting well in a mix. The thin body enhances comfort and promotes a controlled amplified output, while the Ortega MagusPro EQ allows easy adjustment of equalization and volume, with the advantage of a built-in tuner to stay in tune under all circumstances.
Technical specifications
| Type | electro-acoustic classical guitar | Fingerboard | rosewood |
| Format | thin body | Bridge | rosewood |
| Cutaway | yes | 12-hole bridge | yes |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Strings | Savarez 500CJ |
| Back and sides | sapele | Preamp | Ortega MagusPro |
| Rosette | Ortega signature | Built-in tuner | yes |
| Neck | mahogany | Color | black |
| Truss rod | double action | Case | deluxe padded gig bag included |
| Nut width | 48 mm / 1.89" | Reference | RCE138 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ortega RCE138-T4 Spruce Thin Black suitable for stage use?
The Ortega MagusPro electronics allow adjustment of volume and EQ during amplified performance. A tuner is integrated into the preamp. The thin body promotes controlled amplified sound.
What is the width of the nut on this classical guitar?
The nut measures 48 mm, or 1.89 inches. The mahogany neck features a double-action truss rod.
What tone does the solid Sitka spruce top provide?
The solid Sitka spruce top delivers a quick attack and good note-to-note clarity, especially for arpeggios. The sapele back and sides support the sound with present midrange frequencies.
Is the thin body with cutaway suitable for playing in the upper registers?
This model combines a thin body with a cutaway, facilitating access to the higher positions on the neck. This design is intended for playing comfort and for guitarists accustomed to more electric-style formats.
What case is included with the guitar?
A deluxe padded gig bag is included with this guitar, which comes with Savarez 500CJ strings and a 12-hole rosewood bridge.


