General
Just like every model in the Traditional Series, the Ortega RCE180GT electro-acoustic classical guitar has been hand-crafted in Spain, where traditional methods are blended with modern expertise. As such, the mahogany neck has been bound to the body using the traditional Spanish heel technique, where the body is actually built around the neck to guarantee maximum stability. From there, the solid North American cedar soundboard and bubinga back and sides complete the more modern, thinline body which is no more than 75mm deep. Combined with the Slim Neck, which has been topped with a narrow 48mm nut, this model supports fast and agile playability. While the acoustic sound packs plenty of projection, a MagusPRO preamp has been built in so that, when plugged into an acoustic amplifier or PA system, you're assured of accurate live sound that can be adjusted with ease via the side-mounted volume and tone pots. The control panel also supplies a built-in tuner and a phase pot for reining in the frequencies that might cause unwelcome feedback and, so you can get it to the venue in one piece, Ortega has also thrown in a deluxe gig bag.