Ortega Ukulele Tenor Touplayer LH
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Ortega: German Design and Manufacturing Excellence Since 1994
Founded in 1994, Ortega develops its instruments with an approach combining traditional manufacturing methods and German design. The brand emphasizes consistency (multiple-stage quality checks) and offers various formats to suit different musician profiles. The Tourplayer model follows this philosophy: an instrument designed to play anywhere, with performance-oriented ergonomics and ready-to-plug equipment.
For Which Musicians and Styles?
This left-handed tenor Tourplayer is an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate musicians seeking a reliable, comfortable instrument that is easy to amplify. Its format and preamp make it well-suited for vocal accompaniment, acoustic pop, folk, reggae, as well as chord and fingerpicking playing. The cutaway also facilitates melodic lines higher up the neck.
Sound
The spruce top provides precision and attack, with good clarity on chords and fingerstyle playing. The combination of okoumé (back and sides) and mahogany neck enhances roundness and stability, delivering a balanced and musical tone. The Tour Player soundholes contribute to a more direct projection feel, appreciated when playing unplugged. Once plugged in, the Ortega Magus X/U EQ allows quick sound balance adjustments, with silent tuning thanks to the built-in tuner.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, prefer a replacement string set Ortega UWNY-4-TE (factory-installed reference).
Technical specifications
| Model | Tourplayer Tenor Left-Handed |
| Cutaway | yes |
| Top | spruce |
| Back and sides | okoumé |
| Binding | flamed maple |
| Soundholes | Tour Player |
| Color | Black |
| Neck | mahogany |
| Scale length | 430 mm / 16.93" |
| Nut width | 35 mm / 1.38" |
| Fingerboard | amaranth |
| Bridge | amaranth |
| EQ | Ortega Magus X/U (built-in tuner, USB rechargeable) |
| Reference | RTPS-U-SBK-L |
| Strings | Ortega UWNY-4-TE |
| Includes | padded Tour Player gig bag |
Questions frequently asked
Is this tenor ukulele suitable for left-handed musicians?
This model is designed in a left-handed version, with ergonomics adapted to this configuration. Its tenor size features a scale length of 430 mm and a nut width of 35 mm.
Can this ukulele be connected to an amplifier?
The Ortega Magus X/U system allows for amplification and includes a USB rechargeable tuner. Tuning can thus be done silently through the preamp.
What tonal qualities does the spruce top provide?
The spruce top promotes precise attack and good clarity of both chords and arpeggios. The okoumé back and sides complement this balance by delivering a rounder sound. The Tour Player soundholes contribute to direct projection in acoustic playing.
Does the Ortega Ukulele Tenor Touplayer Left-Handed have a cutaway?
Yes, the cutaway facilitates access to notes located on the upper positions of the neck. The fingerboard is made of amaranth and the neck of mahogany.
What case and strings are supplied?
A padded Tour Player gig bag is included. The original setup uses Ortega UWNY-4-TE strings, which are also recommended for replacement.
