Best Concert Ukuleles Under $50 2025

Affordable concert ukuleles under $50 - great value without compromising quality

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

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Black

by Bumblebee Ukuleles

Solo Playing Folk Education

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Slightly less portable

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert BlackConcert UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MerantiFretboard and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 513352

$36

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Harley Benton UK-11C Brown - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton UK-11C Brown

by Harley Benton

Folk Pop Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Balanced size and portability

✗ CONS

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

Harley Benton UK-11C BrownConcert UkuleleBody: BasswoodNeck: MapleFingerboard: Roseacer18 fretsScale: 384 mmNut width:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 402740

$25

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Harley Benton Kahuna-C Turtle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton Kahuna-C Turtle

by Harley Benton

Hawaiian Music Folk Education

Key Feature:

• Balanced size and portability

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Less traditional than soprano

Harley Benton Kahuna-C TurtleConcert UkuleleBody: Solid mahoganyNeck: OkoumeFretboard: Purpleheart18 FretsFret markings...

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 500636

$36

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Harley Benton Ukulele DIY-Kit Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Harley Benton Ukulele DIY-Kit Concert

by Harley Benton

Solo Playing Folk Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• Balanced size and portability

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• Still limited range

Harley Benton Ukulele DIY-Kit ConcertUkulele KitDIY setStyle: ConcertBody: BasswoodNeck: BasswoodFingerboard: Roseacer...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 490869

$22

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Harley Benton Ukulele Pack Concert - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Ukulele Pack Concert

by Harley Benton

Fingerpicking Hawaiian Music Education

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• Slightly less portable

Harley Benton UK11C-DWHarley Benton Concert Ukulele PackWith a laminated topBack and sides: BasswoodFretboard: Roseacer...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 490864

$36

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Baton Rouge UR11-C Cactus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Baton Rouge UR11-C Cactus

by Baton Rouge

Hawaiian Music Solo Playing Pop

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• Higher cost than soprano

Baton Rouge UR11-C CactusConcert UkuleleBody: mahoganyNeck: OkoumeFretboard and bridge: walnutNut width: 35 mmScale...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 535268

$43

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Kala LTP Elvis Hawaii Starter Kit C

by Kala

Folk Hawaiian Music Solo Playing

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Balanced size and portability
• More volume and projection

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• May not have classic uke sound

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 612473

$43

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Mahalo Island Sea Green Concert Uku - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Mahalo Island Sea Green Concert Uku

by Mahalo

Education Hawaiian Music Folk

Key Feature:

• Larger than soprano for comfort

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• Slightly less portable
• Still limited range

Mahalo Island Sea Green Concert UkuConcert UkuleleBasswood bodyJabon neckMahogany fretboardArched backOpen...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 509580

$43

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Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC22 Concert Spruce/Mah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC22 Concert Spruce/Mah

by Bumblebee Ukuleles

Solo Playing Pop Folk

Key Feature:

• Balanced size and portability

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Less traditional than soprano

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC22 Concert Spruce/MahConcert UkuleleTop: SpruceBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MerantiFretboard and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 513357

$43

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Mahalo Island Sunflower Concert Uku - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Mahalo Island Sunflower Concert Uku

by Mahalo

Hawaiian Music Education Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Larger than soprano for comfort
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• May not have classic uke sound

Mahalo Island Sunflower Concert UkuConcert UkuleleBasswood bodyJabon neckMahogany fretboardArched backOpen...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 509583

$43

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

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Kala LTP-C-ERB Elvis Starter Kit

by Kala

Education Folk Pop

Key Feature:

• Balanced size and portability

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Larger than soprano for comfort

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Slightly less portable

Kala LTP-C-ERB Elvis StarterLearn-To-Play Ukulele Starter PackElvis Signature Series "Rockabilly"...

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 493982

$39

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

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton UK-12C Black

by Harley Benton

Hawaiian Music Solo Playing Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Balanced size and portability

✓ PROS

• Better fret spacing
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Still limited range
• Higher cost than soprano

Harley Benton UK-12C BlackConcert UkuleleBody: BasswoodNeck: MapleFretboard: Roseacer18 FretsScale: 384 mmNut width: 35...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 402756

$26

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Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Natural

by Bumblebee Ukuleles

Fingerpicking Pop Folk

Key Feature:

• Better fret spacing

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Higher cost than soprano
• Still limited range

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert NaturalConcert UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MerantiFretboard and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 513356

$36

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Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Blue

by Bumblebee Ukuleles

Education Solo Playing Folk

Key Feature:

• Balanced size and portability

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• Balanced size and portability

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• Slightly less portable

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert BlueConcert UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MerantiFretboard and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 513354

$37

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Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Green

by Bumblebee Ukuleles

Folk Pop Education

Key Feature:

• More volume and projection

✓ PROS

• More volume and projection
• Better fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Less traditional than soprano
• Still limited range

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert GreenConcert UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MerantiFretboard and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 513351

$39

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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 $50 2025

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Black

Harley Benton UK-11C Brown

Harley Benton Kahuna-C Turtle

Harley Benton Ukulele DIY-Kit Concert

Harley Benton Ukulele Pack Concert

Baton Rouge UR11-C Cactus

Kala LTP Elvis Hawaii Starter Kit C

Mahalo Island Sea Green Concert Uku

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC22 Concert Spruce/Mah

Mahalo Island Sunflower Concert Uku

Kala LTP-C-ERB Elvis Starter Kit

Harley Benton UK-12C Black

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Natural

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Blue

Bumblebee Ukuleles BUC23 Concert Green

How to Choose the Best Concert Ukuleles

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