Ortega Traditional Series R18SSN
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The Ortega R18SSN combines Spanish building tradition with an accessible slim neck
A classical guitar does not have to feel wide and unwieldy. The Ortega Traditional Series R18SSN combines a full-sized 4/4 format with a slim neck and a 48 mm nut width. This makes this nylon-string guitar an interesting choice if you are starting out with classical guitar or switching from a steel-string acoustic guitar. It is hand-built in Spain and has a natural, satin finish that beautifully showcases the wood types. This second-hand example offers a well-maintained introduction to that Spanish building tradition, including a bag to take it to your lesson or rehearsal.
The solid cedar top gives the R18SSN a warm and inviting character. A light touch allows melodies to emerge smoothly, while chords get a round foundation. The bubinga sides and back complement that with a clear sound and a pleasant separation between the strings. This allows you to listen carefully to the balance between your bass notes and melody line while practicing. The slim neck helps you explore different grips without having to give up the familiar format and string length of a classical guitar.
The neck is made of African mahogany and connects to the body via a traditional Spanish Heel construction. The Indian rosewood fretboard has 19 frets and was optimized with PLEK at the factory. The scale length is 650 mm. The bridge, also made of Indian rosewood, has six string holes; a wooden nut and bridge saddle provide the contact points for the strings. Classic tuning machines, maple purfling, and the satin finish complete the whole. This is an acoustic model without a built-in pickup system.
This instrument is in very good used condition and shows only light signs of use. All parts are original and the bag is included. For shipping or pickup, the instrument is inspected and, if necessary, played in by our technician.
A warm nylon sound, Spanish build, and an accessible neck: this Ortega invites you to discover a new piece again and again.
