An acoustic-electric 5-string bass with versatile sound shaping and easy playability across the neck.
The Ortega D7CE-5 5-String acoustic-electric bass lets you explore rich low tones with the resonance of an acoustic and the power of an electric bass. This innovative hybrid bass gives you a natural acoustic sound for intimate gigs along with an electric option for larger venues. With a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the D7CE-5 produces impressive acoustic projection and a balanced tone across its five strings. When plugged in, the MagusPRO preamp and pickup system convey your acoustic tone with stunning clarity.
Chambered Okoume Body Resonates with Rich Tone
The D7CE-5's chambered okoume body produces a warm, balanced tone with pronounced lows and sparkling highs. Okoume's density provides sustain and resonance, while its tight grain minimizes unwanted overtones. The layered spruce top adds projection and articulation. Together, these premium tonewoods generate the full, defined sound serious bassists demand. The cutaway body gives you easy access to higher frets, expanding your range. Overall, the D7CE-5's resonant construction satisfies on both acoustic and amplified stages.
Onboard Electronics Provide Convenience and Control
While the D7CE-5 shines acoustically, its built-in MagusPRO preamp lets you plug in for more volume or recording convenience. The preamp's 3-band EQ affords tone shaping to suit different music styles or performance venues. Its onboard tuner ensures you're always in tune, even mid-set. When playing unamplified, simply turn the preamp off. For acoustic-electric flexibility, the D7CE-5 delivers professional-grade sound and utility.
Experience the warmth and resonance of an acoustic bass with the power to fill a room. The Ortega D7CE-5 acoustic-electric bass gives you a comfortable, all-wood instrument equipped with a preamp for shaping your tone. Plug in or play unplugged—the D7CE-5 delivers dynamic sound and premium feel.
Specifications
- Size: 5-string bass
- Top wood: Spruce
- Back & side wood: Chambered okoume
- Top finish: Natural satin
- Back & side finish: Black satin
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Wood: Mahogany
- Construction: 2-way truss rod
- Finish: Natural satin
- Wood: Walnut
- Frets: 22
- Radius: 15.75"
- Inlay: Dot
- Nut width: 1.772"
- Bridge wood: Walnut
- Bridge design: Acoustic bass bridge
- Tuning machines: Chrome die-cast
- Preamp: Ortega MagusPro/B bass
- Pickup: Under saddle piezo
- Tuner: Yes
- Orientation: Right handed
- Number of strings: 5
- Case: Sold separately
Features
- Spruce top with natural satin finish, chambered okoume back in black satin, Venetian cutaway
- Mahogany neck with natural satin finish, 2-way truss rod, walnut fingerboard, 15.75" radius, dot inlays
- Walnut acoustic bass bridge, chrome die-cast tuning machines
- Ortega MagusPro/B bass preamp, under saddle piezo pickup, built-in tuner
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