AudioFu Chart · November 2026
Best Concert Ukuleles Under $2,000 2026
The top pick is Kala KA-SURF Surf Series Concert Ukulele ($44). Martin Guitar C1K LH Concert Ukulele leads the high end. Ranked by the AudioFu Index from 132 models across 19 brands, prices checked every night.
Last updated: November 11, 2026
Top 10
Full detail for the 10 highest AudioFu Index scores. Every other model is listed below.
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Kala KA-SURF Surf Series Concert Ukulele
KA-MRT-RED-C Concert Ukulele · Kala
99 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale381 mm (15")
- Frets18 frets
If you want a concert ukulele with a longer fretboard and 18 frets, this one is worth a look. It is made of Meranti for the top, back, sides and neck, and has an Indonesian Nandu fretboard. It suits you if you like a classic ukulele shape and a red satin finish.
Pros
- Meranti top, back, sides and neck give the build a consistent wood throughout
- Indonesian Nandu fretboard paired with 18 frets gives you a wide playing range
- Graph Tech Tusq nut and saddle are made of a named synthetic material for a defined string path
78AudioFu
Index↓ 50.6%since Oct 23 · lowest so far$89 · Oct 23$44 now$44€39 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Kala KA-SURF Surf Series Concert Ukulele
Surf Surf's Up Ukulele · Kala
99 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale376 mm (14.8")
- Frets18 frets
This is a concert-size ukulele with a spruce top and mahogany body, plus a rosewood fretboard and 18 frets. It comes with a carrying bag and a semi-gloss finish, so it suits you if you want a sturdy uke to take to the beach, a jam, or a practice room. Register it on the Warwick site to extend the guarantee to 4 years.
Pros
- Spruce top paired with mahogany sides, back, and neck
- Rosewood fretboard with 18 frets for a wide playing range
- GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle for clean string contact
Cons
- Aquila Super Nylgut nylon strings give a different feel than steel strings
78AudioFu
Index↓ 62.0%since Oct 23 · lowest so far$145 · Oct 23$55 now$55€49 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Kala KA-SURF Surf Series Concert Ukulele
KA-TK-C-CE Concert Ukulele · Kala
99 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale406 mm (15.98")
- Frets18 frets
If you want a concert-sized ukulele with a pickup built in, this one is worth a look. It has active electronics, a florentine cutaway for reaching the higher frets, and 18 frets on a 16-inch scale. It suits you if you want a natural-finished instrument you can plug in and play at home or on stage.
Pros
- Teak top with mahogany stripes and a teak back and sides
- Florentine cutaway gives easier access to the upper frets
- Active electronics with a pickup built in
70AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$145 now$145€129 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Kala KA-CG Mahogany Concert Ukulele
Satin Mahogany Concert Ukulele · Kala
25 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale377 mm (14.84")
- Frets18 frets
- FingerboardRosewood fingerboard
You get a concert ukulele with mahogany on the top, back, sides and neck, plus a rosewood fingerboard. It includes a gig bag, so you can carry it right away. This one suits you if you want an all-mahogany uke with a natural-looking, silk-matte finish and a fun laser-engraved design.
Pros
- All-mahogany build: top, back, sides and neck are all mahogany
- Rosewood fingerboard paired with a GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle
- Laser-engraved Hawaiian Islands and tattoo design sets it apart
69AudioFu
Index↓ 54.3%since Oct 23 · lowest so far$145 · Oct 23$66 now$66€59 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Fender Zuma Exotic Concert Ukulele
Zuma Concert Ukulele · Fender
42 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Nut width35 mm (1.38")
- Scale381 mm (15")
- Frets16 frets
- BodyMahogany body
You get a concert ukulele with a mahogany top and body, a nato neck, and a 15 inch scale. It has 16 frets, a Telecaster-style headstock, and an abalone rosette. This one suits you if you want a classic-looking wooden ukulele with a bit more room on the fretboard than a soprano.
Pros
- Mahogany top and body give it a classic wood build
- Nato neck paired with a laminated hardwood fretboard
- Abalone rosette and neck binding add visual detail
68AudioFu
Index↓ 12.1%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$139 · Aug 17$122 now$122€109 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
Kala KA-CG Mahogany Concert Ukulele
KA C RW Mahogany Concert · Kala
25 for sale on Reverb1 finish at Thomann
- Scale376 mm (14.8")
- Frets18 frets
The KA C RW Mahogany is a solid entry point into concert ukuleles. The all-mahogany construction provides a warm, mellow tone that's great for fingerpicking and strumming gentle melodies. It's a fantastic choice for beginners or intermediate players looking for a well-built, affordable instrument with a classic sound.
Pros
- Solid mahogany top delivers warm, resonant tones with surprising projection.
- GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle improve sustain and intonation noticeably.
- Rosewood fretboard provides a comfortable playing feel and good note definition.
Cons
- Satin finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel a bit plasticky to some.
- Mahogany construction can be slightly heavier than lighter ukulele materials.
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Index↓ 22.5%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$100 · Aug 17$77 now$77€69 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Scale376 mm (14.8")
- Frets18 frets
You get a mahogany concert ukulele with a rosewood fretboard, 18 frets and a GraphTech NuBone nut and bridge. It comes with a gig bag and Aquila Super Nylgut strings, so you can start playing right away. This one suits you if you want a simple, classic uke that fits in a bag and is easy to carry to lessons or jam sessions.
Pros
- Mahogany top, back, sides and neck give it a classic all-wood build
- Rosewood fretboard with 18 frets gives you a wide playing range
- GraphTech NuBone nut and bridge help the strings sit well
Cons
- Concert body is smaller than tenor or baritone ukuleles
63AudioFu
Index↓ 10.1%since Aug 17 · lowest so far$190 · Aug 17$170 now$170€152 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Nut width36 mm (1.42")
- Scale384 mm (15.12")
- Frets19 frets
- BodyMahogany body
- FingerboardRosewood fingerboard
This is a concert ukulele with a solid mahogany top and a rosewood fingerboard. It has 19 frets, a bone nut and saddle, and comes with a gig bag. It suits you if you want a sturdy, good-looking ukulele that is ready to take with you.
Pros
- Solid mahogany body gives this ukulele a classic, woody build
- Rosewood fingerboard and rosewood bridge are made from the same tonewood family
- Bone nut and bone saddle are included for good string contact
Cons
- Concert size with a 384 mm scale may feel a little small for larger hands
62AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$201 now$201€179 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Nut width35.7 mm (1.41")
- Scale381 mm (15")
- Frets17 frets
You get a concert ukulele with a koa top, back and sides, and a 381 mm scale length. It has 17 frets, a TUSQ nut, nickel machine heads, and a gig bag to carry it in. It suits you if you play left-handed and want a natural koa finish with a bag included.
Pros
- Solid koa top gives you a single-wood koa build
- Koa back and sides match the top for a uniform look
- TUSQ nut and nickel machine heads for solid everyday hardware
Cons
- Left-handed model, so right-handed players need a different one
61AudioFu
IndexStableno change since Aug 17Aug 17$705 now$705€629 at Thomann · in stockCheck price ↗ -
- Nut width35 mm (1.38")
- Scale384 mm (15.12")
- Frets17 frets
You get a concert ukulele with a laminated spruce top, mahogany laminated back and sides, and a walnut fingerboard. It has 17 frets, a bone nut and saddle, individual machine heads, and comes with a gig bag. It suits you if you want a classic concert-size uke with a practical build and a bag included.
Pros
- Laminated spruce top gives this concert ukulele a classic build
- Mahogany laminated back and sides with an arched back
- Walnut fingerboard and bridge with bone nut and saddle
Cons
- Concert size with a 384 mm scale may feel small for larger hands
All 132 concert ukuleles
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Flight DUC 380 Coral Concert UkuleleFlight · 3 finishes57Stable$100€89$100€89Check ↗
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Harley Benton UK-12C BlackHarley Benton · 2 finishes56Stable$27€24$27€24Check ↗
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Baton Rouge UR11-C CactusBaton Rouge · 4 finishes56Stable$44€39$44€39Check ↗
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Harley Benton DC-Ukulele CHHarley Benton56↓ 17.0%$55€49$55€49Check ↗
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Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-32CHarley Benton55↓ 14.5%$66€59$66€59Check ↗
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Flight DUC 400 Ash BlueFlight · 3 finishes54Stable$111€99$111€99Check ↗
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Kala KA-15 C Mahogany ConcertKala53↓ 53.8%$62€55$62€55Check ↗
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Ortega RUPA5MM Pineapple Series Sapele Top Concert Ukulele with…RUPA5MM Concert Pineapple · Ortega53Stable$86€77$86€77Check ↗
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Martin Guitar 0XK Concert UkuleleMartin Guitar52Stable$560€499$560€499Check ↗
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Harley Benton UK-11C BrownHarley Benton51Stable$26€23$26€23Check ↗
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Leolani Macassar Ebony Concert UkuleleLeolani51↓ 20.1%$124€111$124€111Check ↗
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Kala KA-MRT-BLU-C Concert UkuleleKala50↓ 56.2%$44€39$44€39Check ↗
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Kala KA-MRT-PUR-C Concert UkuleleKala50↓ 60.6%$44€39$44€39Check ↗
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Kala Surf Swell UkuleleKala50↓ 58.8%$55€49$55€49Check ↗
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Kala KA-20CE Concert UkuleleKala50↓ 58.8%$55€49$55€49Check ↗
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Harley Benton UK-10S UkuleleHarley Benton · 2 finishes50Stable$66€59$66€59Check ↗
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Flight NUC500 ConcertFlight49Stable$99€88$99€88Check ↗
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Ortega RFU11SOrtega · 3 finishes49Stable$111€99$111€99Check ↗
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Harley Benton Kahuna-C TurtleHarley Benton48Stable$37€33$37€33Check ↗
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Cascha HH2605 Art Serie SketchConcertCascha48Stable$49€44$49€44Check ↗
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Cascha Concert Ukulele Premium Mah LHCascha48Stable$71€63$71€63Check ↗
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Cascha Premium Mahogany ConcertSet BKCascha48Stable$73€65$73€65Check ↗
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Kai KCI-10Kai48↓ 5.9%$89€79$89€79Check ↗
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Kala KA-GUIDANCE-C- Concert UkuleleKala48↓ 7.3%$113€101$113€101Check ↗
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Harley Benton ElectricUke-50C NTHarley Benton48Stable$145€129$145€129Check ↗
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Cascha HH 2258E Carbon Concert UkulelCascha48↓ 7.5%$206€184$206€184Check ↗
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Ortega BYWSM-UOrtega48Stable$390€348$390€348Check ↗
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Kamaka HF-2 Kukui ConcertKamaka48↓ 10.0%$1,008€899$1,008€899Check ↗
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Baton Rouge UR1-C smile-bwsBaton Rouge46Stable$55€49$55€49Check ↗
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Ortega RU4 Bonfire UkuleleOrtega · 2 finishes46Stable$77€69$77€69Check ↗
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Kala KA-UNITY-C Concert UkuleleKala46↓ 1.9%$113€101$113€101Check ↗
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Flight Concert DUC380 CEQ TopazFlight46Stable$129€115$129€115Check ↗
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Cascha Cedar Concert Uku Solid TopCascha46↓ 9.4%$141€126$141€126Check ↗
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Flight Iris Calantas ConcertFlight46Stable$156€139$156€139Check ↗
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Flight Songbird TPP Concert EQ-AFlight46Stable$649€579$649€579Check ↗
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Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert NaturalBumblebee Ukuleles · 3 finishes45Stable$34€30$34€30Check ↗
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Cascha Dreamcatcher Concert UkuleleCascha45Stable$36€32$36€32Check ↗
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Harley Benton Kahuna-C FlowerHarley Benton45Stable$37€33$37€33Check ↗
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Harley Benton Kahuna-C DolphinHarley Benton45Stable$37€33$37€33Check ↗
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Flight NUC 310 Concert UkuleleFlight · 2 finishes45Stable$71€63$71€63Check ↗
Concert Ukuleles by the numbers
Measured across all 163 models we track, not a sample.
Median $100 — half of all concert ukuleles here cost less.
median of 100 models · 35 mm (1.38")–38 mm (1.5")
median of 109 models · 375 mm (14.76")–405 mm (15.94")
median of 146 models · 16–19
median of 7 models · 1.16 kg–1.16 kg
How to choose the best concert ukuleles
Wood Choice
Spruce tops generally offer more headroom and clarity than mahogany, which tends to be warmer and more immediate. Koa is the classic Hawaiian tone - expect a complex midrange with a subtle shimmer, but it can be pricier. Lower-end instruments might use laminate woods which sound...fine, but lack the dynamic response of solid wood.
Bracing Pattern
A well-executed fan bracing pattern (often seen on higher-end instruments) distributes vibrations more evenly, leading to a more balanced tone and better sustain. Simpler bracing patterns can still sound good, but might lack the same level of complexity or projection.
Neck Profile & Setup
A comfortable neck profile is crucial, especially for longer gigs. A proper setup - low action, intonation that's spot-on - makes a world of difference in playability and overall enjoyment. Many budget instruments skimp on this, so be prepared to have it adjusted.
Hardware Quality
Tuners are a surprisingly important factor. Cheap tuners will fight you, making accurate tuning a frustrating ordeal. Upgraded geared tuners, even basic ones, are a worthwhile investment for stability and ease of use. Binding and fretwork also fall into this category - sloppy work shows immediately.
Overall Articulation
This is how clearly individual notes ring out. A good concert uke should be able to articulate complex chord voicings without getting muddy, especially when playing with other instruments. It's about clarity and definition, not just overall volume.
Buying guide
Alright, so you want a concert uke that sounds pro without emptying your bank account? It's totally doable. We're focusing on instruments under $2000 - that's a sweet spot where you can get genuinely good wood, decent construction, and a voice that'll cut through a band mix. Forget the toy store stuff; we're talking about instruments you'll actually enjoy playing on stage and in the studio.
At this price point, you're trading off something. Often, it's the finish - it might be a bit less glossy or have minor imperfections. Don't sweat that; focus on the core sound and playability.
A well-set-up instrument with solid wood will always beat a pretty one with a sub-par build. Consider having a luthier give it a once-over - a few minor adjustments can unlock a lot of potential.
How the AudioFu Index works
Five measured signals and nothing else — no stars from strangers, no “tested by experts” we didn’t do. The weights are fixed and public. We don’t play these instruments; we measure the market around them.
This chart covers 163 concert ukuleles from the Thomann catalogue. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.
AudioFu earns a commission when you buy through our Thomann links. It never changes the order — the index does.
- Demand40%
How many of this exact model are for sale on Reverb right now — what musicians actually buy and resell.
- Lineup20%
How many finishes Thomann stocks — makers expand the models that sell.
- Price15%
Where the price has moved since we started tracking in August.
- Specs15%
How completely the maker documents it.
- Maker10%
How deep the brand’s range is in this category.
Questions
Is Koa really worth the extra money?
Koa can be beautiful and have a unique voice, but it's not a magic bullet. A well-built Spruce uke can often outperform a poorly made Koa one. Listen to samples and, ideally, play both before deciding.
What's the deal with laminate vs. solid wood?
Laminate is more resistant to changes in humidity, which is good for gigging, but it generally lacks the resonance and dynamic range of solid wood. Solid wood breathes and reacts more, offering a richer tone, but requires more careful handling.
Can I realistically expect studio-quality recordings with a uke under $2000?
Absolutely. A good uke in this range, paired with decent mics and a little know-how, will record beautifully. The biggest gains will come from your recording technique, not the instrument itself.
My action is too high - can I fix it myself?
Lowering the action is possible, but it's a delicate process. If you're not comfortable adjusting the saddle and nut, take it to a qualified luthier. You could easily make things worse if you're not careful.
I play in a band - will this uke be loud enough?
Acoustically, it'll need to be miked in most band situations. However, many ukes in this price range offer decent pickup options if you want to amplify it. Consider a K&K Mini or similar for a natural, warm amplified tone.
