ORTEGA GUITARS

ABOUT US

Established in 1994, Ortega Guitars introduced German design to authentic and traditional methods of guitar making. Committed to innovation and quality, we strive to improve what is expected at every level for all our acoustic instruments. Options like the 12hole bridge often found only on high-end guitars, are standard on our entry-level to professional nylon string guitars. Our wide variety of body and neck sizes accommodates all ages allowing everyone to learn and play.

Milestones

We started as a guitar manufacturer aiming to produce guitars that everybody can play and afford. Looking back these cornerstones mark our way from a small German guitar brand to a global corporation with distribution partners all over the world.

hand crafted quality In THE spanish TRADITION

The starting point of our company was the crafting of guitars in the Spanish tradition. Today we have taken traditional guitar-making to new levels, developing instruments that are tailored by listening to our customers’ requirements. The results can be found in every single instrument we make, which you have helped to create.

The family grows

But we did not stop there. Over the last 25 years, we have consistently extended our product range. Currently, our customers can choose from a wide variety of different stringed instruments like ukuleles, acoustic basses, mandolins, and banjos. We also introduced smaller sized guitars like our 1/4, 1/2 & 3/4 models to support young talents with small hands.

Signature artists

We are very happy to have such great musicians on our artist roster. Thomas Zwijsen, Ben Woods, Javier Reyes and Ken Taylor are among the first artists to join our family. They are using their co-designed signature instruments on every gig and every tour they play.

The rise of the ukulele

These small instruments with their origin on the beautiful Island of Hawaii are conquering the world. In 2008 we introduced our first ukulele line up, which has grown into a wide variety of instruments including Sopranino, Soprano, Concert, Tenor & Baritone ukes - covering traditional & modern designs.

Hands free percussion

To support the singer/songwriter community, we introduced our hands-free percussion series in 2016. Our digital stompboxes like the HORSE KICK PRO or the QUANTUMloop are used by professional musicians all around the world and have found a home on many stages.

KEIKI-Connecting generations

Since 2019, affordable ukuleles with colorful and unique designs can be found within the KEIKI range. Originating from the Hawaiian word “the little one”, these instruments bring joy to young and old alike following the mantra: Music is connecting generations.

Ortega acoustic amplification

2019 also saw our first steps into acoustic amplification territory with the introduction of our H ONE acoustic amplifier head and matching S ONE and S TWO cabinets. The first of its kind, we are proud to offer a lightweight, unique package for every gigging situation.

Useful helpers

Ortega Guitars offers you all the important tools for maintaining and cleaning your beloved instruments. Furthermore, you will find inspirational implements to spice up your sound as well as useful helpers for your life as a gigging musician within our accessories line up.

Time to make a change

Feeling responsible for our environment we started to work on sustainable products. The first results are our Atmosphere Green guitar strings featuring 100% plant-based trebles instead of using oil-based materials. During the production process, carbon emissions are reduced by more than 50%. This is our small but important contribution to a cleaner and greener planet.

Ortega Guitars Team

We love to design instruments as much as we love to play them. In each instrument you will find our passion for music, the spirit to create something new & the will to deliver instruments that are affordable and comfortable to be played by anyone. At Ortega Guitars we are building traditional instruments for the modern-day player since 1994.

Thomas Supper

Research & Development,
Brand Management

with Ortega Guitars since 1997

Bastian Krämer

Marketing &
Events

with Ortega Guitars since 2006

Dan Zhu-Westphal

Research & Development

with Ortega Guitars since 2021

Catalog Archive 2010 -2022

We have created this small archive for you. If you want to learn more about the last 10 years of our history, feel free to use this collection of catalogs.

pdf	2010 Full Line Catalog (11.5 MB)
pdf	2011 Full Line Catalog (58.5 MB)
pdf	2012 Full Line Catalog (50.4 MB)
pdf	2013 Banjos & Mandolins Catalog (6.7 MB)
pdf	2013 Full Line Catalog (4.2 MB)
pdf	2014 Full Line Catalog (54.4 MB)
pdf	2015 Full Line Catalog (109.9 MB)
pdf	2016 Full Line Catalog (40.1 MB)
pdf	2017 Full Line Catalog (41.5 MB)
pdf	2018 Full Line Catalog (32 MB)
pdf	2019 Full Line Catalog (35.4 MB)
pdf	2020 Full Line Catalog (26.1 MB)
pdf	2020 Left-handed Catalog (10.4 MB)
pdf	2021 Full Line Catalog (42.8 MB)
pdf	2022 Full Line Catalog (89.7 MB)

ABOUT MEINL

Meinl company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments based in Gutenstetten, Germany. The brand portfolio of Meinl comprises Meinl Cymbals, Meinl Percussion, Nino Percussion, Meinl Sonic Energy, Meinl Stick & Brush and Ortega Guitars.