Compact size
RST5 1/2
Approximately 560 mm scale length and a narrower nut. Ortega intends this size for children and situations where compactness matters.
View the 1/2 model →Ortega RST5: discover the full range of classical guitars
Product focus · Ortega Student Series
Ortega RST5: one philosophy, several ways to choose it.
From 1/2 to 4/4, spruce to cedar, natural to matte black or Ocean Blue: the RST5 family lets you choose a classical guitar that suits the player, without unnecessarily complicating the choice.
3 sizes1/2 · 3/4 · 4/4
2 topsSpruce · Cedar
Several finishesNatural · Black · Ocean Blue
Why this range?
A Student Series that is more than “a guitar for beginners.”
Ortega presents the Student Series as a range designed for students, but built with materials and construction that can also suit musicians looking for a simple, accessible classical guitar.
The appeal of the RST5 family lies above all in its consistency: it retains a classic foundation, then choose the size, finish and, depending on the version, a spruce or cedar top.
Step 1
Start with the size.
The right size is the one that lets you play comfortably. Scale length and nut width decrease on the smaller versions.
The compact compromise
RST5 3/4
590 mm scale length and a 45 mm nut on current Ortega versions: more compact than a 4/4, with several finishes available.
View the 3/4 models →
Standard size
RST5 Full Size
650 mm scale length and a 52 mm nut on current Student Series versions: traditional classical proportions.
View the 4/4 models →Step 2
Spruce or cedar?
Two top-wood variants are represented in the Musique Shop selection. The choice can be based as much on the desired character as on the model’s finish.
The core of the RST5 range
Most models in the selection use a spruce top, paired with catalpa back and sides in the current Student Series.
- 1/2, 3/4, and 4/4 sizes
- Natural, matte black, and Ocean Blue depending on the models
- The widest choice in the family
An alternative within the family
The RST5CG models in your selection offer a cedar-top option with a gloss finish, in 3/4 and standard sizes.
- Available in 3/4 and 4/4 in the selection
- Gloss natural finish
- A true alternative to spruce versions
Step 3
Then choose the style.
A student guitar doesn’t have to be visually neutral. The RST5 is also available in finishes that move beyond the traditional natural look.
Classic
Natural
The traditional choice and the most widely represented in the range.
Contemporary
Matte black
A more modern aesthetic without changing the instrument’s philosophy.
Distinctive
Ocean Blue
To move beyond natural while staying within the Student Series.
The Musique Shop selection
The 9 Ortega RST5 models available on the website.
The cards below automatically retrieve the image, price, and availability directly from the Musique Shop product pages.
01
1/2 size
For a more compact feel
02
3/4 size
Several finishes, same reduced size
03
4/4 size
The RST5 in classic proportions
In summary
The right RST5 is first and foremost the one that matches your size.
First choose between 1/2, 3/4, and 4/4. Only then compare the variants by the top and finish. It’s the simplest way to navigate the range without turning the choice of a classical guitar into a puzzle.
