Ortega Guitars

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What moves us right now

Here you will find an updated insight into Ortega Guitars events, stringed instrument related content, and info about your favorite artist.

NEW FOR 2023

For this year’s new product releases, you can look forward to brand-new nylon-string guitars, ukuleles, resonator guitars, mandolins, banjos, and a whole array of accessories.

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STRING GUIDE BY ŁUKASZ KAPUŚCIŃSKI

Here we'd like to present you with a guide to give you all of the important aspects into the world of the Ortega Nylon Guitar String Series.

GUITAR SUMMIT 2022

We are excited to let you know that Billy Watman will perform and teach a masterclass at this year’s Guitar Summit. His intricately melodic fingerstyle renditions of well-known tunes are something to look forward to! Besides his new signature model, you can play a wide selection of our instrument range at our booth. See you there!

BACKING TRACKS

We have invited John McNally from Nashville to create backing tracks with a nylon-string guitar. Check out his laid-back folky tune “Home”, which is perfect for improvising over with your own melodic lines. There are more tracks to come from this session.

VIDEO RELEASE

In our video session with MPNG, we recorded a couple of cool bass tunes. Check out his funky track “In My Zone” on YouTube.

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Showroom

In case you have not visited our redesigned Ortega showroom yet, you can now have a virtual look at it with the 360° view online.

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ORTEGA GUITARS GUIDE: HOW To TUNE YOUR GUITAR

One of the most important steps when learning guitar is to learn how to tune it properly. This guide will teach you the fundamentals of standard guitar tuning by using our brand-new tuner.

Tune your guitar

NEW FAMILY SERIES GUITARS

Our Family Series models are ideal guitars for players of all ages and skill levels and provide many color and size options. The latest additions to this series have a beautiful ocean blue gloss finish. Choose from a travel-friendly 3/4 size and regular 4/4 size model.

Choose your guitar model

ORTEGA GUITARS GUIDE: BASIC UKULELE CHORDS

If you have always wanted to learn to play music, the ukulele is an excellent instrument to start with. In this article, we have defined the most basic beginner ukulele chords to learn so you can start right away.

Learn your first chords

ART SERIES UKULELES

With our Art Series ukuleles, you can bring some graphic art into your living room. These models, which feature high-quality materials and a stylish appearance, are ideal for beginners and ukulele lovers. Birds, Egypt, Mystic India, and Himalaya are the four creative designs to choose from.

Choose your favorite design

NEW KEIKI® K2 PASTEL COLORS

Originating from the term which refers to oil crayons, the soothing pastel colors feature a fashionable look that will make your uke stand out. The Keiki® K2 Series ukulele pack is now available in six new designs.

INSTRUMENT STANDS

With our instrument stands, you can choose from ten different options for your instrument suitable for live and rehearsal environments. Available in solid wood, portable or adjustable for guitar and ukulele.

K2 SUPER SCALE UKULELES

Everyone will enjoy the K2SS ukuleles, which are part of our K2 Series. These unique models feature a super scale with a soprano body and a concert-size neck and fretboard, which will give you a one-of-a-kind playing experience. Choose from blue, orange, and red kaleidoscope patterns.

STRING FINDER

Find the perfect string set for your classical guitar, ukulele, guitarlele, acoustic bass, banjo or mandolin.

NEW FOR 2022

We are happy to introduce many exciting new additions to our product lineup. You can look forward to new guitars, ukuleles, uke basses, Keiki® ukuleles, acoustic basses, percussion instruments, and a whole array of accessories.

SUEDE & GENUINE LEATHER STRAPS

The new Ortega suede leather straps are handmade in brazil and offer a great look and feel. Thanks to the wide strap design, your playing experience will be extra comfortable, even during long practice and studio sessions, and live performances. These beautiful designs are absolute eye-catchers.

TRADITIONAL SERIES ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC GUITARS

Handmade in Spain, the RCE180G, and RCE180GT combine a solid North American cedar top with Bubinga back and sides to create a stunning look and great-sounding guitar, suitable for classical performances at every level. Fitted with a Magus Pro pickup system, these guitars are also suitable for live performance.

NEW WALL HANGERS

Our wall hangers are easy to mount with included screws and drywall anchors. Both a guitar version and a ukulele version are now available in natural birch.

INSTRUMENT WORK MAT

The Ortega Guitars Instrument Work Mat is a must-have for every guitarist, bassist, or ukulele player. If you want to do basic maintenance, setup work to your instrument, repairs, or just want to change your strings and clean your instrument, the Instrument Work Mat provides a safe place to do so.

LIZARD SERIES KALIMBAS

Ortega Lizard Series handmade Kalimbas combine the legacy of its African origin with modern appointments. Carefully selected, spectacular-looking tonewoods, ergonomically shaped handrest and a crystal clear tonal experience encourage unlimited creativity and musical enjoyment.

CUSTOM MADE STRINGS

Ortega Authentic, Select, and Pro strings are made with exclusive winding and polishing techniques. Choose from 40 new string sets for nylon-string guitar, acoustic bass, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and guitarlele.

TRUE NOTE CAPOS

Our brand-new True Note capos are simple to use and provide your guitar with unrivaled tuning stability.

FAMILY SERIES - GLOSS EDITION

Originally released as US only models, these four new guitars are now available worldwide.

C ONE ACOUSTIC AMPLIFIER COMBO

Following the success of the first-ever acoustic amplifier stack, the C One provides acoustic musicians multiple functionalities in a convenient package.

HANGING GUITAR STAND

Great for common and alternative instrument shapes! The OGS-2BK is a versatile guitar stand that works well with acoustic, electric, and bass guitars.

DELUXE F-SHAPE GIG BAGS

Our new f-shape deluxe gig bags have a beautiful cotton fabric and provide superior, lightweight protection for stringed instruments.

EARTH SERIES UKULELES

Our popular Earth Series is offered in 11 beautiful finishes, with or without electronics. The ukes are great both for beginners and ukulele collectors.

CHOOSING A UKULELE SIZE

To begin with, having a size that fits you makes playing more comfortable and makes it easy to stick to your new hobby. Another aspect to consider is each ukulele size has its unique sonic qualities. With this short guide, you can easily find the right ukulele size for your new musical activity.

WOODEN PICKS

Our wooden picks are made of solid wood and have a sharp point for controlled playability and a clear tone, making them ideal for guitar, ukulele, and other stringed instruments.

KEIKI® K3 UKULELE PACKS

The Keiki® ukuleles from the exotic wood collection offer a warm sound and a striking look - each model comes with a unique wood grain.

WOODEN STANDS & FOOTSTOOLS

The ideal stands for your home, rehearsal room, or stage.

CUSTOM BUILT SERIES

The HYDRA-BSTE model, which combines a four-string uke bass with a tenor ukulele, provides flexibility and limitless musical possibilities for stringed instrument players.

GAUCHO SERIES GUITARS

The Gaucho Series features a color-matching gig bag and four glossy finishes on these fantastic beginner and intermediate guitar models.

ORTEGA GUITARS CAPOS

With our capos, you can easily change they key of your song, without learning new chord shapes.

New Performer Series model

The new guitar model from the Performer Series is a full-size acoustic guitar with a well-balanced sound and comes with a couple of special features. This model is also available for left-handed players!

Wall hangers

Our handy wall hangers are now available both for ukulele/mandolin and guitar/bass in 7 colors.

Ortega Guitars Guide

Especially for beginners, it is a big challenge to choose the right guitar size. With this short guide, you can find the right size and option for your first guitar.

Ukulele Product videos

Here you can watch all our new ukulele product videos and compare the specific sound of each wood configuration and uke size.

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Left-handed Giveaway

Check out our left-handed giveaway on Instagram.

Left-handed instruments

Are you a left-handed player? Whether you are looking for a ukulele, guitar, bass, banjo, or mandolin - we have a wide range of acoustic instruments for you!

Vegan Straps & Accessories

The revolutionary non-animal synthetic material is the basis for one of the world's first ECO-friendly straps.

Product Videos

You can now listen to all our new instruments demoed by Ortega artist Manith Bertz on the brand-new YouTube product channel.

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Ortega Guitars Wiki

On the Ortega Guitars Wiki, you can find info about some special features, instrument series, sizes, and everything else you need to know about stringed instruments.

Horizon Series Giveaway

Check out our Instagram channel for a chance to win the brand-new RUHZ-CE-MM ukulele.

R55 GUITARS

Our new R55 guitars present an affordable entry into our solid-top guitars and feature a classy looking Bourbon Fade finish.

Digital Wireless System

We have released four new wireless systems and two wireless accessories!

ortega guitars - New For 2021

Browse through our comprehensive collection of over 160 new products - with guitars, ukuleles, banjos and accessories!

Christmas Giveaway

This Christmas we´re giving away four cool prizes on our Instagram!

Halloween Giveaway

We´ve arranged a very special Ortega Guitars Halloween giveaway for you! On our Instagram channel you can one of two exclusive ukuleles.

Video Pre-release 2

Watch Julian Scarcella´s Ukulele Metal Vol. 4 as a premiere here!

Ortega loves lefties

On the occasion of this 44th International Lefthanders Day, we have released one of the widest selections of instruments specifically designed for the wide variety of left-handed players out there.

Summer Giveaway

We´ve arranged an Ortega Guitars summer giveaway for you! On our Instagram channel you can win one of three cool prizes.

Video Pre-Release

Each Sunday we upload a new video from our Ortega Guitars live session on YouTube and IGTV. Here you have the chance to watch the latest video release even days earlier. Stay tuned for more videos to come!

Online Lessons

Connect with our artists for online lessons, video tutorials, and authentic sheet music for various music-related topics.

25th Anniversary

The celebration for our 25th anniversary has taken place on April, 6th 2019 at our headquarter in Gutenstetten, Germany. On this occasion, we have released a set of various limited instruments.

Keiki® designer series

Unique designs creatd by Guglielmo Gasloli
An Italian artist trained in the environment of street art, his style is characterized by a horror-vacui of subjects elaborated by his “flow of conscience”. His style is rich in colors, geometries, and attention to detail. He created a set of custom designs for us - each one with a beautifully arranged theme.

Ortega acoustic amplification

With introducing the first acoustic amplification head, Ortega Guitars are setting a milestone in flexibility and sound.