The Essentials to Know About the ORTEGA Traditional Series 4/4 Left-Handed Guitar
- Handcrafted in Spain with a solid cedar top for immediate warmth and great expressiveness.
- Back and sides in laminated bubinga with a satin finish: clear projection and increased stability.
- Left-handed neck made of African mahogany, 25.59" / 650 mm scale length, 2.01" / 51 mm nut width for classic playing comfort.
- Delivered with a Pro Gig Bag and Knobloch EDQ 34.0 Medium/High Tension strings.
Part of Ortega's "Traditional Series"
At the heart of Ortega's historic range, this 4/4 "Traditional Series" model continues the Spanish aesthetic and lutherie tradition while remaining accessible. The selection of proven woods and careful assembly offer a reliable and musical guitar, designed to accompany both demanding students and experienced musicians.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Designed for left-handed guitarists from
beginner to intermediate/advanced levels, it excels in classical repertoire, bossa nova, nylon fingerstyle, and acoustic pop accompaniment. Its soft touch and balanced response facilitate both practice and performance.
Sound Characteristics
The
solid cedar top delivers a warm tone, rich mids, and a soft attack, ideal for legato and dynamic nuances. The
laminated bubinga back and sides provide clarity and a solid bass foundation with clear projection. The mahogany neck and Indian rosewood fingerboard promote natural sustain and precise articulation. Overall, it offers a wide, musical dynamic palette that is easy to shape with the fingers.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- Replacement
nylon strings with Medium/High tension (e.g., Knobloch EDQ 34.0 series) to maintain the same response.
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4/4 classical guitar hard case (standard size) to secure transport in addition to the provided gig bag.
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Flat capo for classical guitar (non-radiused fingerboard) to transpose without muting projection.
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Soundhole/case humidifier to stabilize wood humidity levels.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Size: 4/4
- Top: solid cedar
- Back and sides: laminated bubinga
- Finish: satin
- Type: 6-string nylon classical guitar
- Orientation: left-handed
Neck
- Neck: African mahogany, traditional profile
- Scale length: 25.59" / 650 mm
- Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
- Frets: 19
- Nut width: 2.01" / 51 mm
Hardware
- Bridge: Indian rosewood
- Tuners: chrome lyre-style, white buttons
Miscellaneous
- Tuning: "E-A-D-G-B-E"
- Installed strings: Knobloch EDQ 34.0 Medium/High Tension
- Gig bag: Pro Gig Bag included
- Series: Traditional Series
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