Ortega Traditional Series RCE270FT Thinline Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar - Natural

The Ortega Traditional Series RCE270FT Thinline Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar combines authentic Spanish craftsmanship with flamenco-inspired tone and modern stage-ready features. Handmade in Spain, this model features a solid North American spruce top paired with maple back and sides, delivering a bright, articulate voice with fast attack and percussive response. Its thinline body design enhances comfort and control, making it an excellent choice for players who need a responsive nylon-string guitar for both traditional and contemporary performance settings.

Spruce and Maple for Bright, Percussive Tone

The RCE270FT is built with a solid North American spruce top, known for its crisp articulation, dynamic range and immediate response—ideal for flamenco techniques and rhythmic playing. Maple back and sides contribute a focused, punchy tone with quick note decay, helping emphasize clarity and separation in fast passages. The addition of flamenco-style scratch plates protects the top during aggressive playing while reinforcing the guitar’s percussive character. A rosewood fretboard and bridge provide smooth playability and tonal balance.

Thinline Design With Advanced Electronics

The thinline body offers a slimmer profile for increased comfort and reduced feedback on stage, while still maintaining strong projection and resonance. Equipped with the Ortega/Fishman Clasica Blend system, this guitar provides versatile amplification options, combining onboard pickup and microphone signals for a natural, detailed amplified tone. With both standard output and XLR (D.I.) connectivity, along with a built-in tuner, the RCE270FT is ready for professional live and studio applications.

Traditional Build With Flamenco Performance Features

Designed with a Spanish heel construction for enhanced stability and tonal transfer, the RCE270FT maintains the integrity of traditional classical guitar building. The gloss-finished mahogany neck offers a comfortable feel, while the 25.59" scale length and 2.05" nut width provide familiar classical spacing for precise technique. Finished with maple binding, a traditional Spanish rosette and an Ortega 12-hole bridge for improved string stability and easier restringing, this guitar blends classic design with modern performance needs. A deluxe gig bag is included for protection and portability. Experience bright, responsive flamenco tone with the Ortega Traditional Series RCE270FT Thinline Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar.