Ortega RCE170F-L Lefthand

• 4/4 concert guitar for left-handers in flamenco style
• Solid top made of North American spruce and cypress body
• Cutaway for playing in the high registers
• Mahogany neck with 52 mm nut width and walnut fingerboard
• Yellow stained high gloss finish
• Pickup with integrated tuner allows amplified playing
• Ortega deluxe gig bag included

The Ortega RCE170F-L at a glance

With the Ortega RCE170F-L Lefthand, the traditional manufacturer presents a new model of its Family Pro Series. This series combines the most popular features of all Family series. This left-handed guitar is an entry-level model that is strongly oriented towards the flamenco style. All those who want to familiarize themselves with this style of music are definitely well advised to do so. The instrument is also equipped with a pickup system to be able to present it on stage. For uncomplicated transport, the Ortega deluxe gig bag is included.

Structure and sound

Due to its 4/4 construction, the RCE170F-L has a large soundbox that produces a full, assertive sound. This is supported by the cypress body and the solid top made of North American spruce, which also add distinctive highs and a fast attack.

Playability

The mahogany neck with walnut fingerboard is extremely comfortable in the hand, while even complex fingerings are easy to perform thanks to the 52 mm nut width. Access to the higher registers is provided by a convenient cutaway. Classical tuners ensure high tuning stability at the same time.

Electronics

For a great performance on stage, the guitar is equipped with the in-house MagusPro/G pickup system. In addition to volume control, it has a 3-band equalizer that can be used to adjust bass, midrange and treble independently. An adjustment to the ambient conditions or own preferences is thus easily possible. The system is rounded off by an integrated tuner for constant sound reliability.

Design

The guitar is kept very natural and therefore especially suitable for those who prefer a discreet design. The grain of the woods is well accentuated by the high gloss finish and gets an additional interesting touch by the yellow stained finish. The appearance is rounded off by optical details such as the single-ring rosette, multi-ply bindings and black Classical tuners.