Best Concert Ukuleles for Beginner 2026

Perfect concert ukuleles for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Folk For Pop For Hawaiian Music For Fingerpicking For Solo Playing For Education

BRANDS: Kala Flight Harley Benton Cascha Ortega Baton Rouge Mahalo Martin Guitar Bumblebee Ukuleles Fender Kai

Martin Guitar Centennial Concert Uke - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar Centennial Concert Uke

by Martin Guitar

Solo Playing Fingerpicking Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• More volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• Higher cost than soprano

Martin Guitar Centennial Concert UkeConcert UkuleleBack and Sides: MahoganyTop: MahoganyNeck: Selected...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 606197

$857

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Martin Guitar Centennial 1 Concert Uke - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar Centennial 1 Concert Uke

by Martin Guitar

Pop Folk Solo Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• May not have classic uke sound

Martin Guitar Centennial 1 Concert UkeConcert UkuleleBack and sides: Sinker mahoganyTop: Sinker mahoganyNeck: Sinker...

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606201

$2,749

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Ibanez UEW5E-OPN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez UEW5E-OPN

by Ibanez

Folk Pop Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than soprano
• Still limited range

Ibanez UEW5E-OPNConcert Ukulele with PickupWith cutawayTop: SapeleBack and sides: SapeleNeck: OkoumeFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 596877

$241

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Cascha CUCE100 E-Solidbody Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Cascha CUCE100 E-Solidbody Ukulele

by Cascha

Education Pop Solo Playing

Key Feature:

• More volume and projection

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than soprano
• Less traditional than soprano

Cascha CUCE100 E-Solidbody UkuleleConcert UkuleleWith cutawayBody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: OkoumeFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 621929

$307

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Kala KA-SPRK-AQUA Concert Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Kala KA-SPRK-AQUA Concert Ukulele

by Kala

Pop Folk Education

Key Feature:

• More volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Higher cost than soprano

Kala KA-SPRK-AQUA Sopran UkuleleSoprano UkuleleSparkle seriesType: ConcertTop: BasswoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 613705

$186

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Cordoba 15CB Bocote Concert Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Cordoba 15CB Bocote Concert Ukulele

by Cordoba

Education Pop Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Still limited range

Cordoba 15CB Bocote Concert UkuleleConcert UkuleleBody: BocoteNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Pau FerroScale: 375 mmNut...

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 615866

$108

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Cascha CUCE110 E-Solidbody Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Cascha CUCE110 E-Solidbody Ukulele

by Cascha

Solo Playing Fingerpicking Education

Key Feature:

• Balanced size and portability

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• May not have classic uke sound

Cascha CUCE110 E-Solidbody UkuleleConcert UkuleleBody: Mahogany 3 cm thickTop: BocoteNeck: OkoumeFingerboard and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 621957

$307

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Baton Rouge UR1-C smile-bws - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Baton Rouge UR1-C smile-bws

by Baton Rouge

Hawaiian Music Solo Playing Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• May not have classic uke sound
• Less traditional than soprano

Baton Rouge UR1-C smile-bwsConcert UkuleleBody: BasswoodNeck: OkoumeFingerboard and bridge: Walnut18 fretsOpen guitar...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 614439

$54

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Harley Benton UK-12C Black Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton UK-12C Black Bundle

by Harley Benton

Solo Playing Folk Pop

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• May not have classic uke sound

Harley Benton UK-12C Black Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton UK-12C Black*Concert Ukulele*Body:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 599891

$35

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Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set GRN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set GRN

by Cascha

Fingerpicking Education Solo Playing

Key Feature:

• Balanced size and portability

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• May not have classic uke sound
• Higher cost than soprano

Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set GRNConcert Ukulele SetBody and neck: BasswoodFingerboard and bridge: WPCScale: 380 mmNut...

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 611542

$54

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Kala LTP Elvis Vegas Starter Kit C - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Kala LTP Elvis Vegas Starter Kit C

by Kala

Fingerpicking Folk Pop

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Higher cost than soprano

Kala LTP Elvis Vegas Starter Kit CConcert Ukulele Starter PackLearn-To-Play Ukulele Starter Pack with Elvis Signature...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 612470

$43

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Flight DUC 380 Jade Concert Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Flight DUC 380 Jade Concert Ukulele

by Flight

Fingerpicking Pop Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Balanced size and portability

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than soprano
• May not have classic uke sound

Flight DUC 380 Jade Concert UkuleleConcert UkuleleBody: MahagonyArched backNeck: OkoumeFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 597260

$98

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Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set WHT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set WHT

by Cascha

Hawaiian Music Fingerpicking Folk

Key Feature:

• More volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Higher cost than soprano

Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set WHTConcert Ukulele SetBody and neck: BasswoodFingerboard and bridge: WPCScale: 380 mmNut...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 611544

$54

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Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set RED - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set RED

by Cascha

Pop Fingerpicking Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• Balanced size and portability

✗ CONS

• May not have classic uke sound
• Higher cost than soprano

Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set REDConcert Ukulele SetBody and neck: BasswoodFingerboard and bridge: WPCScale: 380 mmNut...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 611540

$46

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Harley Benton Hawaii Dolphin Tattoo C Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Harley Benton Hawaii Dolphin Tattoo C Set

by Harley Benton

Hawaiian Music Pop Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• May not have classic uke sound
• Higher cost than soprano

Harley Benton Hawaii Dolphin Tattoo C Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Hawaii Dolphin Tattoo...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 616785

$76

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How to Choose the Best Concert Ukuleles

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced concert ukuleles typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Cordoba 15CB Bocote Concert Ukulele

Cascha CUCE110 E-Solidbody Ukulele

Baton Rouge UR1-C smile-bws

Harley Benton UK-12C Black Bundle

Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set GRN

Kala LTP Elvis Vegas Starter Kit C

Flight DUC 380 Jade Concert Ukulele

Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set WHT

Cascha Concert Uke Linden Set RED

Harley Benton Hawaii Dolphin Tattoo C Set

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