Best Soprano Ukuleles for Intermediate 2026

Perfect soprano ukuleles for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

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

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

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Hawaiian Music For Folk For Pop For Campfire Songs For Beginner Learning For Travel Music

BRANDS: Kala Harley Benton Flight Mahalo Baton Rouge Cascha Ortega

Martin Guitar NAMM 2024 Custom Soprano Ukule - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar NAMM 2024 Custom Soprano Ukule

by Martin Guitar

Campfire Songs Pop Beginner Learning

Key Feature:

• Easy to learn for beginners

✓ PROS

• Affordable entry point
• Classic ukulele sound

✗ CONS

• Small size may be cramped
• May be outgrown quickly

Martin Guitar NAMM 2024 Custom Soprano UkuleSoprano UkuleleCustom Shop Edition with heavily flamed KoaBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 612553

$7,149

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Kala KA-CM-SLN Soprano Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Kala KA-CM-SLN Soprano Ukulele

by Kala

Pop Travel Music Campfire Songs

Key Feature:

• Affordable entry point

✓ PROS

• Traditional ukulele size and tone
• Easy to learn for beginners

✗ CONS

• Small size may be cramped
• Limited fret space

Kala KA-CM-SLN Soprano UkuleleSoprano UkuleleTop: Curly MangoBack and sides: Curly MangoMahogany neckFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 586825

$241

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Flight Fireball EQ-A Soprano - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Flight Fireball EQ-A Soprano

by Flight

Travel Music Hawaiian Music Pop

Key Feature:

• Classic ukulele sound

✓ PROS

• Very portable and lightweight
• Classic ukulele sound

✗ CONS

• May be outgrown quickly
• Less volume than larger ukuleles

Flight Fireball EQ-A SopranoSoprano UkuleleRoyal SeriesBody: solid mangoNeck: MahoganyFingerboard and bridge:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 599116

$582

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Flight TUSL-EE Sunset Elise Ecklund - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Flight TUSL-EE Sunset Elise Ecklund

by Flight

Folk Travel Music Pop

Key Feature:

• Traditional ukulele size and tone

✓ PROS

• Affordable entry point
• Easy to learn for beginners

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal range
• Small size may be cramped

Flight TUSL-EE Sunset Elise EcklundSoprano UkuleleConcert scaleElise Ecklund Signature ModelTravel SeriesDurable and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597242

$77

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Kala Makala Shark MK-SS-PUR Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Kala Makala Shark MK-SS-PUR Ukulele

by Kala Makala

Hawaiian Music Travel Music Beginner Learning

Key Feature:

• Affordable entry point

✓ PROS

• Classic ukulele sound
• Affordable entry point

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal range
• Limited fret space

Kala Makala Shark MK-SS-PUR UkuleleSoprano UkuleleBack and sides: Composite plasticTop: Philippine mahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 611610

$65

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Flight NUS500 Soprano - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Flight NUS500 Soprano

by Flight

Campfire Songs Pop Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Affordable entry point

✓ PROS

• Traditional ukulele size and tone
• Easy to learn for beginners

✗ CONS

• Less volume than larger ukuleles
• May be outgrown quickly

Flight NUS500 SopranoSoprano UkuleleTop: Solid mahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: OkoumeFingerboard: Rosewood15...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 614511

$87

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Flight TUS35 NA Travel Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Flight TUS35 NA Travel Ukulele

by Flight

Folk Pop Campfire Songs

Key Feature:

• Affordable entry point

✓ PROS

• Very portable and lightweight
• Classic ukulele sound

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal range
• Small size may be cramped

Flight TUS35 NA Travel UkuleleSoprano UkuleleDurable and easy to travel withTop: BasswoodArched back and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597089

$48

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Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash Purple Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash Purple Bundle

by Harley Benton

Pop Travel Music Campfire Songs

Key Feature:

• Affordable entry point

✓ PROS

• Very portable and lightweight
• Classic ukulele sound

✗ CONS

• May be outgrown quickly
• Less volume than larger ukuleles

Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash Purple Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash Purple*Soprano...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 599894

$34

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Harley Benton UK-12 Yellow Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton UK-12 Yellow Bundle

by Harley Benton

Travel Music Pop Campfire Songs

Key Feature:

• Traditional ukulele size and tone

✓ PROS

• Very portable and lightweight
• Traditional ukulele size and tone

✗ CONS

• Limited fret space
• Small size may be cramped

Harley Benton UK-12 Yellow Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton UK-12 Yellow*Soprano Ukulele*Body:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599887

$31

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Harley Benton UK-12 White Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton UK-12 White Bundle

by Harley Benton

Beginner Learning Hawaiian Music Folk

Key Feature:

• Very portable and lightweight

✓ PROS

• Affordable entry point
• Easy to learn for beginners

✗ CONS

• Limited fret space
• Limited tonal range

Harley Benton UK-12 White Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton UK-12 White*Soprano Ukulele*Basswood...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599892

$31

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Mahalo MA1KA Artist Elite Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Mahalo MA1KA Artist Elite Series

by Mahalo

Folk Campfire Songs Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Very portable and lightweight

✓ PROS

• Classic ukulele sound
• Traditional ukulele size and tone

✗ CONS

• Less volume than larger ukuleles
• Limited tonal range

Mahalo MA1KA Artist Elite SeriesSoprano UkuleleCurved-bottom body: BasswoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Amara...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610387

$43

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Baton Rouge UR1-S BR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Baton Rouge UR1-S BR

by Baton Rouge

Beginner Learning Folk Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Easy to learn for beginners

✓ PROS

• Affordable entry point
• Very portable and lightweight

✗ CONS

• May be outgrown quickly
• Limited tonal range

Baton Rouge UR1-S BRSoprano UkuleleBody: BasswoodNeck: OkoumeFingerboard: WalnutScale: 340 mmNut width: 35 mm12...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 587038

$39

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Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash NT Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash NT Bundle

by Harley Benton

Beginner Learning Pop Folk

Key Feature:

• Traditional ukulele size and tone

✓ PROS

• Affordable entry point
• Very portable and lightweight

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal range
• Small size may be cramped

Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash NT Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash NT*Soprano...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

6/10

Build:

5/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599890

$35

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Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash Blue Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash Blue Bundle

by Harley Benton

Campfire Songs Folk Travel Music

Key Feature:

• Very portable and lightweight

✓ PROS

• Easy to learn for beginners
• Classic ukulele sound

✗ CONS

• May be outgrown quickly
• Limited tonal range

Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash Blue Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash Blue*Soprano...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599889

$35

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Flight TUS35 GR Travel Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Flight TUS35 GR Travel Ukulele

by Flight

Campfire Songs Pop Hawaiian Music

Key Feature:

• Traditional ukulele size and tone

✓ PROS

• Affordable entry point
• Classic ukulele sound

✗ CONS

• May be outgrown quickly
• Less volume than larger ukuleles

Flight TUS35 GR Travel UkuleleSoprano UkuleleDurable and easy to travel withTop: BasswoodArched back and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

10/10

Art. 597084

$50

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How to Choose the Best Soprano 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 soprano 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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Flight NUS500 Soprano

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Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash Purple Bundle

Harley Benton UK-12 Yellow Bundle

Harley Benton UK-12 White Bundle

Mahalo MA1KA Artist Elite Series

Baton Rouge UR1-S BR

Harley Benton UK-12 Stain Ash NT Bundle

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Flight TUS35 GR Travel Ukulele

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