Ortega Ukulele Tenor Touplayer Maple F
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Tenor format with cutaway: comfortable grip and easy access to the high notes, ideal for playing melody and chords.
- Stage-ready electro-acoustic thanks to the Ortega Magus X/U preamp with built-in tuner and USB rechargeable battery.
- Premium look: flamed maple top and flamed maple purflings for a distinctive blue finish.
- Complete pack: comes with a padded Tour Player gig bag to safely transport the instrument.
Manufacturer Information
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Ortega Tourplayer: a modern approach to portable lutherie
Founded in 1994, Ortega develops its instruments with German design and a real focus on production consistency. The Tourplayer series embodies this pursuit of practicality and reliability: a guitar designed to accompany the musician daily, with a strong visual identity, meticulous craftsmanship, and player-oriented choices (comfort, accessibility, amplification).
For which guitarists and styles?
The RTPX-U-FMA targets beginner to intermediate musicians who want an easy-to-carry and simple-to-amplify guitar without sacrificing tonal personality. Its tenor format is particularly suited to precise rhythmic playing, arpeggios, and lead parts in genres such as pop, modern folk, intimate acoustic, or live music in small ensembles.
Sound
The flamed maple top generally provides a clear attack and good definition, very pleasant for highlighting chord details and picking patterns. Combined with the okoumé back and sides, it achieves a responsive balance, with a sense of clarity and controlled projection, ideal for a performance- and mobility-oriented instrument. The Ortega Magus X/U preamp preserves this precision when plugged in, while offering practical control on stage via the built-in tuner.
Recommended compatible accessories
This Tourplayer is strung with Ortega UWNY-4-TE strings: to stay as close as possible to the original feel and tension, an identical set is the safest choice for replacement. The supplied padded Tour Player gig bag is suitable for daily transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Category | Ukulele | Fingerboard | Amaranth |
| Format | tenor | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Left handed | No | Color | Blue |
| Strings | nylon | Finishing | Glossy |
| Top | Flamed maple | Hardware | Black |
| Back&Sides | Okoumé | ||
| Cutaway | yes | Preamp | Ortega Magus X/U |
| Soundholes | Tour Player | Power supply | rechargeable USB |
| Neck | mahogany | Reference | RTPX-U-FMA |
| Nut width | 35 mm / 1.38" | Gig bag | padded Tour Player gig bag |
| Scale length | 430 mm / 16.93" | Key | amaranth |
| Bridge | amaranth | ||
Questions frequently asked
Can the Ortega RTPX-U-FMA be amplified on stage?
The Ortega Magus X/U preamp equips this electro-acoustic ukulele and includes a built-in tuner. It is powered by a USB rechargeable battery.
What are the neck dimensions of this tenor ukulele?
With a 430 mm scale length and a 35 mm nut width, this tenor size offers comfortable spacing for chords and fingerpicking. The neck is made of mahogany, with an amaranth fingerboard.
What sound qualities do flamed maple and okoumé bring?
The flamed maple top provides a clear attack and good definition. The okoumé back and sides contribute to a balanced and responsive tone. This combination highlights chord detail and picking patterns.
Is this Ortega ukulele available in a left-handed version?
This model is indicated as not suitable for left-handed players.
What case and strings come with the Tourplayer?
A padded Tour Player gig bag is included for transport and protection. The original setup uses Ortega UWNY-4-TE nylon strings, which can be replaced with strings of the same tension using this reference.



