Best Ortega Concert Ukuleles 2025

Premium Ortega concert ukuleles - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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 Kai Fender Bumblebee Ukuleles

Ortega ECLIPSE-CC4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega ECLIPSE-CC4

by Ortega

Solo Playing Education Folk

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Higher cost than soprano

Ortega ECLIPSE-CC4Concert UkuleleTop: Solid mahoganyBack and sides: Solid mahoganyNeck: OkoumeFingerboard and bridge:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 412934

$384

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUHZ-CE-SBK Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega RUHZ-CE-SBK Concert

by Ortega

Education Fingerpicking Folk

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Still limited range

Ortega RUHZ-CE-SBK ConcertConcert Ukulele with PickupHorizon SeriesBack and sides: OkumeTop: OkumeNeck: Okume with...

⭐ 4.4/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 518440

$155

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUFOREST Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega RUFOREST Concert

by Ortega

Pop Hawaiian Music Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• Higher cost than soprano

Ortega RUFOREST ConcertConcert UkuleleEarth seriesConcert sizeBody: OkoumeNeck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge: Walnut18...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 411846

$85

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUFIRE Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Ortega RUFIRE Concert

by Ortega

Folk Pop Education

Key Feature:

• More volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Higher cost than soprano

Ortega RUFIRE ConcertUkuleleEarth SeriesBody shape: ConcertBody: OkoumeNeck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge: Walnut18...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 401408

$87

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUHZ-CE-STAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Ortega RUHZ-CE-STAR

by Ortega

Education Folk Solo Playing

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Less traditional than soprano

Ortega RUHZ-CE-STARConcert ukulele with pickupHorizon seriesWith a cutawayTop: AgathisBack and sides: AgathisNeck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 534261

$197

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RFU11Z - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega RFU11Z

by Ortega

Education Solo Playing Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• May not have classic uke sound

Ortega RFU11ZUkuleleConcert sizeBody: ZebrawoodNeck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge: Walnut16 FretsOpen machine...

⭐ 5.0/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 273811

$108

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RU4MM Bonfire Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega RU4MM Bonfire Ukulele

by Ortega

Fingerpicking Education Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• May not have classic uke sound
• Slightly less portable

Ortega RU4MM Bonfire UkuleleConcert UkuleleTop: SapeleBack and sides: SapeleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard & bridge:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 581538

$76

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUCOAL Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Ortega RUCOAL Concert

by Ortega

Education Fingerpicking Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• More volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

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

Ortega RUCOAL ConcertUkuleleEarth seriesConcert sizeBody: OkoumeNeck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge: Walnut18...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 401402

$85

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUAR-BI - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Ortega RUAR-BI

by Ortega

Solo Playing Folk Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Balanced size and portability

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Less traditional than soprano

Ortega RUAR-BIConcert UkuleleArt seriesTop: spruceBack and sides: catalpaNeck: natoFretboard: mapleNut width: 36...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 533981

$90

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUOX-CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Ortega RUOX-CC

by Ortega

Hawaiian Music Pop Education

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• May not have classic uke sound

Ortega RUOX-CCConcert UkuleleOnyx seriesTop: spruceBack and sides: mahoganyNeck: mahoganyFretboard: walnutNut width: 36...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 533971

$131

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUEB-CC Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Ortega RUEB-CC Concert

by Ortega

Folk Solo Playing Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• More volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Slightly less portable

Ortega RUEB-CC ConcertUkuleleConcert sizeBody top: Ebonysemi-matte open-pored finishBack & sides: Ebonysemi-matte...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 431104

$131

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUPA5MM Concert Pineapple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega RUPA5MM Concert Pineapple

by Ortega

Solo Playing Folk Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Balanced size and portability

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Still limited range

Ortega RUPA5MM Concert PineappleUkulelePineapple seriesConcert sizeBody: SapeleNeck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 401412

$85

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RUHZ-CE-MM Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Ortega RUHZ-CE-MM Concert

by Ortega

Hawaiian Music Fingerpicking Folk

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• Still limited range

Ortega RUHZ-CE-MM ConcertConcert Ukulele with PickupHorizon SeriesBack and sides: MahoganyTop: MahoganyNeck: Okume with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 518437

$160

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RU4 Bonfire Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Ortega RU4 Bonfire Ukulele

by Ortega

Pop Folk Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Balanced size and portability

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• Still limited range

Ortega RU4 Bonfire UkuleleConcert UkuleleTop: SpruceBack and sides: SapeleMahogany neckFingerboard and bridge:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 581526

$76

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RTEUP-1 LTD Ukulele Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Ortega RTEUP-1 LTD Ukulele Pack

by Ortega

Solo Playing Pop Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than soprano
• Still limited range

Ortega RTEUP-1 LTD Ukulele PackConcert Ukulele SetTop: SpruceBody: BasswoodNeck: OkoumeFingerboard and bridge: Black...

⭐ 4.4/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 592422

$98

Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

Related Best Lists

POPULAR

Best Single Cut Guitars

Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

TOP

Best Ortega Concert Ukuleles 2025

Ortega ECLIPSE-CC4

Ortega RUHZ-CE-SBK Concert

Ortega RUFOREST Concert

Ortega RUFIRE Concert

Ortega RUHZ-CE-STAR

Ortega RFU11Z

Ortega RU4MM Bonfire Ukulele

Ortega RUCOAL Concert

Ortega RUAR-BI

Ortega RUOX-CC

Ortega RUEB-CC Concert

Ortega RUPA5MM Concert Pineapple

Ortega RUHZ-CE-MM Concert

Ortega RU4 Bonfire Ukulele

Ortega RTEUP-1 LTD Ukulele Pack

How to Choose the Best Concert Ukuleles

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying concert ukuleles?

How much should I spend on concert ukuleles?

Are expensive concert ukuleles worth the investment?

What are the best brands for concert ukuleles?

Should I buy concert ukuleles online or in-store?

Related Best Lists

Best ST Style Guitars

Best Humbucker Pickups

Best Distortion Pedals

Best Single Cut Guitars

Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Best 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Functional Cookies

Marketing Cookies