Ortega RU5-SO Bonfire Series Sapele Soprano Ukulele

Ortega RU5-SO Bonfire Series Sapele Soprano Ukulele Overview:

The best-selling Bonfire series features classic Ortega craftsmanship with a touch of flair. Available in all standard sizes, with or without electronics, a variety of wood choices and shapes, and with eye-catching laser engraving, there is a Bonfire ukulele for everyone, even lefties. A classic, affordable ukulele with distinctive laser engraving and electronics with built-in tuner

Here's what really matters

Owning an instrument comes down to improving something very important

You may have your own plans for what to do with a new ukulele, but one fundamental thing IS for certain.

You're reading this page because you're thinking about enriching your life with an instrument.

This is a BIG DEAL.

It's what enters your mind first (before scale, wood types and finishes).

Playing an instrument can be life expanding. You develop a relationship with it instantly, you care for it, and best of all, it rewards you tremendously. Ask any new player or seasoned pro ...this feeling never goes away.

Built exceptional and not just satisfactory, your instrument really can be an extension of you.

Simple done exceedingly well

Being a family-owned company based in the small town of Gutenstetten, Germany, at Ortega Guitars, we designed our Bonfire Series ukuleles with a classic sound, look and feel that doesn't try to "challenge" what a great ukulele should be.

Instead, each element is carefully chosen and crafted to sound instantly recognizable while lasting a lifetime.

Designed in Germany with top grade materials and elegant finishing touches

Fine tone woods with etched body top

With fantastic brightness and a strong mid-range tone, this Bonfire Series ukulele is made with a spruce top, sapele back/sides and mahogany neck—all in natural satin finish.

Top grade walnut is used for the fretboard and bridge that adds a high-end look with smooth feel.

For visual elements, we used a photogenic tortoise style ABS binding and topped the body with a laser etched "Butterfly and Grass" design near the bridge.

Modern die-cast tuning machines

Chrome plated die-cast tuning machines with synthetic black buttons give the ukulele a clean and modern look while being easy to operate.

This design keeps the gears sealed from outside elements for added durability.

These tuners allow for fast re-stringing, precise tuning adjustments, and they have an effortless touch when turning the buttons.

Here, you can also see the mahogany neck and headstock with natural wood grain coming through.

Soprano size

The soprano size (scale 350 mm) blends crisp string articulation with full tonal development from the 55 mm deep body for a light ukulele sound that can be used in virtually any setting.

This scale responds with a brighter presence that can easily fill a room with sound.

The Bonfire Series soprano ukulele is equipped with four strings (high G tuning: G,C,E,A). These white nylon strings are designed for warmth and punchy tone.

Features:

• Spruce top, satin finish, laser engraved motif
  
• Sapele back & sides, satin finish
  
• Mahogany neck, satin finish
  
• Tortoise style ABS binding
  
• Walnut fretboard & bridge
  
• Die-cast tuning machines, chrome w/ black buttons

Specifications:

• Size: Soprano
  
• Scale:
  • 350mm
    
  • 13.78″
    
• Nut Width:
  
  • 36mm
    
  • 1.42″
    
• Frets: 15
  
• Number of strings: 4
  
• Instrument Type: Acoustic
  
• Tuning Machines: Diecast
  
• Left Or Right Hand: Right-hand
  
• Tuning: G-C-E-A

Look

• Material:
  
  • Tortoise ABS
    
  • Sapele
    
  • Walnut
    
  • Mahogany
    
  • ABS
    
  • Spruce
    
• Color: Natural
  
• Design:
  • Standard
    
  • Laminated Top, Back & Sides
  • Laser Engraved Butterfly
    
• Finish: Satin