Ortega RCE159-8 Performer Series Natural 8-String Electro-Ac

Ortega RCE159-8 Performer Series Natural 8-String Electro-Acoustic Classical Guitar with Gig Bag
Product no: 9000-0092-2451 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

If the standard six-string setup is just too restrictive, then the Ortega RCE159-8 Performer Series classical guitar will give you more than enough to experiment with. While holding to traditional build techniques, this model features the ultra-extended note-range of eight-strings, where an extra F# and B bass string have been added. To support the deep-diving sound of this stage-ready electro-acoustic nylon-stringed guitar, the soundboard has been made from a solid slice of North American cedar wood and the body has been made from walnut, resulting in sweet tonal fullness and warmth. The neck is also wider than standard and finished with a 70 millimetre wide nut, while the transparent gloss varnish completes a natural and elegant look.

The Outsider

The built-in piezo pickup is coupled with an Ortega MagusGO-8 preamp, so this guitar can be directly plugged into an acoustic amplifier or PA system. Adjust the volume and tone with ease via the controls hidden just inside the soundhole and start exploring playing techniques you never even knew existed. The Ortega RCE159-8 Performer Series eight-string classical guitar comes complete with a deluxe gig bag.

Tips or comments about this product

standard tuning: F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E

Specifications

Product features

Number of frets	21
Number of strings	8
Body construction	solid top
Cutaway	yes
Sustainable product	not specified
Electro-acoustic	yes
Pickup type	piëzo
Wood type (back)	walnut
Fretboard wood	techwood
Wood type (soundboard)	cedar
Wood type (sides)	walnut
Includes cover	yes
Includes case	no
Built-in electronics	tone control, preamplifier
Instrument size	4/4
Classical guitar sound	traditional (warm)
Colour	wood/natural
Left-handed	no
Nut width	70mm
Age	12 and older

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	1,5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	110,0 x 45,0 x 20,0 cm

Product specifications

Ortega RCE159-8 Performer Series Natural
8-string electro-acoustic classical guitar
body
- size: 4/4
- soundboard: solid North American cedar
- back and sides: walnut
- finish: gloss
- cutaway
neck
- scale length: 27.17" (690mm)
- material: mahogany
- finish: gloss
- fretboard: tecwood
- number of frets: 21
- construction: Spanish heel
- string nut width: 70mm (2.76")
- 2-way truss rod
hardware
- bridge, Ortega 8-hole Bridge
- machine heads: Classical
electronics:
- Ortega MagusGO-8 preamp
- controls:
  - volume
  - tone
incl. deluxe gig bag
- material: nylon
- thick padding
- with reinforced neck support
- two accessory compartments
- padded shoulder straps and handles

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