Ortega RU5-TE Tenor Ukulele

Ortega RU5-TE Tenor Ukulele — Bonfire Series

The Ortega RU5-TE Tenor Ukulele from the Bonfire Series brings together classic craftsmanship, elegant details, and a rich, broad sound that inspires players of all levels. Designed in Germany, this ukulele reflects Ortega’s commitment to quality, comfort, and unmistakable style.

Built with a spruce top, this tenor ukulele offers fantastic brightness and strong mid-range tone, while the sapele back and sides add warmth and depth. The mahogany neck, with its satin finish, provides smooth playability. Meanwhile, the walnut fretboard and bridge add a refined look and comfortable feel.

The RU5-TE features a laser-engraved butterfly motif near the bridge and tortoise-style ABS binding, giving the instrument its distinctive appearance.

For reliable performance and tuning stability, it is equipped with chrome die-cast tuning machines with black buttons. These sealed tuners make re-stringing fast and keep tuning precise and effortless.

The tenor size (440mm scale) provides rounded string articulation and warm low-end tone from the 68mm deep body, delivering a broad, rich ukulele sound perfect for any setting. With four white nylon strings in high-G tuning (G-C-E-A), this ukulele produces warmth and punchy tone ideal for strumming or fingerpicking.

Part of Ortega’s popular Bonfire Series, the RU5-TE Tenor Ukulele blends timeless tonewoods, visual flair, and dependable craftsmanship — a perfect instrument to accompany your musical journey.

Specifications

• Top: Spruce, satin finish, laser-engraved motif

• Back & Sides: Sapele, satin finish

• Neck: Mahogany, satin finish

• Fretboard & Bridge: Walnut

• Binding: Tortoise-style ABS

• Tuning Machines: Die-cast chrome with black buttons

• Size: Tenor

• Scale Length: 440mm (17.32″)

• Nut Width: 37mm (1.45″)

• Frets: 18

• Number of Strings: 4

• Tuning: G-C-E-A (high G)

• Color: Natural

• Finish: Satin

• Material Highlights: Spruce, Sapele, Walnut, Mahogany, ABS