Best Concert Ukuleles Under $200 2026

Affordable concert ukuleles under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 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

Harley Benton Koa Kahuna Scout Ukulele Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Koa Kahuna Scout Ukulele Set

by Harley Benton

Solo Playing Pop Folk

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Still limited range

Harley Benton Koa Kahuna Scout Ukulele Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert Ukulele*Ukulele...

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 422057

$182

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Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert Ukulele

by Harley Benton

Solo Playing Pop Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• May not have classic uke sound
• Slightly less portable

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert UkuleleUkulele ConcertBody made from laminated original Hawaiian koaNeck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 398079

$131

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Fender Fullerton Strat Uke SG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Fullerton Strat Uke SG

by Fender

Solo Playing Folk Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• May not have classic uke sound

Fender Fullerton Strat Uke SGConcert Ukulele with PickupTop: SpruceBack and Sides: OkoumeNeck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 570803

$195

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Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert Ukul w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert Ukul w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Education Fingerpicking Folk

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than soprano
• Less traditional than soprano

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert Ukul w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert Ukulele*Ukulele...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539532

$153

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Baton Rouge UTC-C Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Baton Rouge UTC-C Cherry

by Baton Rouge

Education Fingerpicking Folk

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

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

Baton Rouge UTC-C CherryConcert UkuleleWoods by rECOtimberTop: solid German spruceBack and sides: solid cherry...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 578163

$131

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Baton Rouge UTW-C Wild Service Tree - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Baton Rouge UTW-C Wild Service Tree

by Baton Rouge

Solo Playing Education Pop

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

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

Baton Rouge UTW-C Wild Service TreeConcert UkuleleWoods by rECOtimberTop: Solid German spruceBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 578174

$153

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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

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Cordoba 20CM Concert Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Cordoba 20CM Concert Ukulele

by Cordoba

Education Fingerpicking Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than soprano
• Less traditional than soprano

Cordoba 20CM Concert UkuleleConcert UkuleleSolid mahogany topMahogany bodyMahogany neckRosewood fretboardNut width: 39...

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 341551

$164

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Flight Iris DB Concert Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Flight Iris DB Concert Ukulele

by Flight

Solo Playing Pop Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Balanced size and portability

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Higher cost than soprano

Flight Iris DB Concert UkuleleConcert UkulelePrincess SeriesTop: solid spruceBack and sides: MahoganyFingerboard and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 559540

$146

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

#10

⭐ 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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Cascha Cedar Concert Uku Solid Top - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Cascha Cedar Concert Uku Solid Top

by Cascha

Hawaiian Music Pop Folk

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• May not have classic uke sound

Cascha Cedar Concert Uku Solid TopConcert UkuleleBody: AcaciaTop: Solid cedarNeck: OkoumeFingerboard and bridge:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 611057

$164

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Flight Concert DUC 410 QA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Flight Concert DUC 410 QA

by Flight

Pop Fingerpicking Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• More volume and projection

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• May not have classic uke sound

Flight Concert DUC 410 QAConcert UkuleleQuited ash topQuited ash back and sidesOkoume neckWalnut fretboard18...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 418395

$153

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Flight Concert DUC440 Acacia - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Flight Concert DUC440 Acacia

by Flight

Pop Folk Education

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Higher cost than soprano

Flight Concert DUC440 AcaciaConcert UkuleleTop: AcaciaBack and sides: AcaciaNeck: OkoumeFretboard: Walnut18...

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 432372

$153

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Kala KA-PWC Walnut Concert Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Kala KA-PWC Walnut Concert Ukulele

by Kala

Folk Pop Fingerpicking

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

Kala KA-PWC Walnut Concert UkuleleConcert UkuleleTop: Pacific WalnutBack and sides: Pacific WalnutNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 507626

$186

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Fender Fullerton Strat Uke CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Fullerton Strat Uke CAR

by Fender

Education Solo Playing Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

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

Fender Fullerton Strat Uke CARConcert Ukulele with PickupTop: SpruceBack and sides: OkoumeNeck: MapleFretboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 570801

$189

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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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Best Concert Ukuleles Under $200 2026

Harley Benton Koa Kahuna Scout Ukulele Set

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert Ukulele

Fender Fullerton Strat Uke SG

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Concert Ukul w/Bag

Baton Rouge UTC-C Cherry

Baton Rouge UTW-C Wild Service Tree

Ortega RUHZ-CE-STAR

Cordoba 20CM Concert Ukulele

Flight Iris DB Concert Ukulele

Kala KA-SPRK-AQUA Concert Ukulele

Cascha Cedar Concert Uku Solid Top

Flight Concert DUC 410 QA

Flight Concert DUC440 Acacia

Kala KA-PWC Walnut Concert Ukulele

Fender Fullerton Strat Uke CAR

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