The Ortega RMFE100AVO impresses not only with its traditional look but also with its extremely accommodating playability and powerful sound. Equipped with an in-house Ortega pickup system, the F-style mandolin is also perfectly suited for amplified use. Furthermore, the top is equipped with the usual F-holes, while an elaborate scroll gives the instrument its typical shape. The overall work is rounded off by high-quality hardware and a clean finish.

Construction and woods

To generate a powerful and clear sound with a fast response, the arched body is made of solid curly maple. A solid spruce top provides a perfect complement, coloring the tone with expressive midrange and treble frequencies. Attached to the short maple neck is a classy ebony fingerboard, which features 24 frets. These can be easily reached in all positions thanks to a generous cutaway.

Design and Hardware

Since the appearance of the mandolin is already very unusual in itself, the manufacturer refrains from extensive decorations and inlays. Thus the Ortega RMFE100AVO is only marked with a simple inlay at the 12th fret and edged with a plain, cream-colored multi-ply binding. The top is equipped with a beautiful tortoise pickguard, which is fixed to the lower rib with a gold screw. Gold Grover tuners with white buttons give the F-Style mandolin a very classy touch, which is completed by the gauzy Antique Violin Oiled finish in a very tasteful way.

Electronics

The pickup's side preamp includes a handy tuner that can be activated by a push-button. At the same time, the volume and tone pots allow you to adjust the sound individually. The S1T active pickup and the tuner are powered by 2 button cell batteries.