Best Tenor Ukuleles 2026

Top-rated tenor ukuleles 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Blues For Folk For Solo Performance For Fingerstyle For Professional Playing

BRANDS: Kala Flight Ortega Harley Benton Martin Guitar Cascha Baton Rouge Risa

Romero Creations Grand Tenor Spalted Mango - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Romero Creations Grand Tenor Spalted Mango

by Romero Creations

Blues Jazz Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional instrument capability

✓ PROS

• Largest standard ukulele size
• Great for complex playing

✗ CONS

• May lose some traditional uke character
• Less classic ukulele sound

Romero Creations Grand Tenor Spalted MangoTenor UkuleleDesigned by Pepe RomeroBody: Solid Spalted MangoFingerboard and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 528088

$1,264

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Ziegenspeck E-Uke Tenor - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ziegenspeck E-Uke Tenor

by Ziegenspeck

Fingerstyle Professional Playing Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional instrument capability

✓ PROS

• Great for complex playing
• Rich, full tone

✗ CONS

• Less portable than smaller sizes
• Higher price point

Ziegenspeck E-Uke TenorElectric UkuleleBody dimensions: TenorBody: MahoganyTop: RedwoodNeck: MahoganyFretboard /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 432404

$1,539

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Martin Guitar T1 FSC Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar T1 FSC Tenor Ukulele

by Martin Guitar

Solo Performance Jazz Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Largest standard ukulele size

✓ PROS

• Professional instrument capability
• Largest standard ukulele size

✗ CONS

• Higher price point
• May be too large for some players

Martin Guitar T1 FSC Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: SapeleBack and sides: SapeleNeck: SapeleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 556411

$637

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Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke Black

by Martin Guitar

Blues Professional Playing Folk

Key Feature:

• Rich, full tone

✓ PROS

• Professional instrument capability
• Rich, full tone

✗ CONS

• Less classic ukulele sound
• May be too large for some players

Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke BlackTenor UkuleleBack and sides: HPL (high pressure laminate)Top: HPL (high pressure...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597309

$637

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Flight Comet Tenor Ukulele GR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Flight Comet Tenor Ukulele GR

by Flight

Fingerstyle Jazz Professional Playing

Key Feature:

• Largest standard ukulele size

✓ PROS

• Comfortable fret spacing
• Great for complex playing

✗ CONS

• Less classic ukulele sound
• Higher price point

Flight Comet Tenor Ukulele GRTenor Ukulele with PickupWith Scalloped Blackwood CutawaySpindle headstockTop: solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 574113

$703

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Flight Mustang EQ-A Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Flight Mustang EQ-A Tenor Ukulele

by Flight

Blues Folk Professional Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for complex playing

✓ PROS

• Rich, full tone
• Professional instrument capability

✗ CONS

• Higher price point
• Less portable than smaller sizes

Flight Mustang Tenor CE UkuleleTenor Ukulele with PickupUnique headstockScalloped cutawayBuilt completely out of solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 479635

$582

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Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke Black LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke Black LH

by Martin Guitar

Blues Folk Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Professional instrument capability

✓ PROS

• Rich, full tone
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• May lose some traditional uke character
• Less classic ukulele sound

Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke Black LHTenor UkuleleLeft-handed modelBack and sides: HPL (high pressure laminate)Top: HPL...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 597310

$637

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⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Flight Victoria Tenor Soundwave

by Flight

Professional Playing Folk Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional instrument capability

✓ PROS

• Rich, full tone
• Great for complex playing

✗ CONS

• May be too large for some players
• May lose some traditional uke character

Flight Victoria Tenor SoundwaveTenor Cutaway ukulele with pickupBack & sides: AcaciaTop: Solid spruceNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 513303

$422

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Flight 4SB Sammy Turton Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Flight 4SB Sammy Turton Tenor Ukulele

by Flight

Folk Jazz Blues

Key Feature:

• Comfortable fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Comfortable fret spacing
• Professional instrument capability

✗ CONS

• May lose some traditional uke character
• Higher price point

Flight 4SB Sammy Turton Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleRoyal SeriesArtist Signature Series Sammy Turton ModelSolid woodWith...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 579522

$578

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Flight Navigator Tenor EQ-A SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Flight Navigator Tenor EQ-A SB

by Flight

Jazz Professional Playing Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Great for complex playing

✓ PROS

• Comfortable fret spacing
• Largest standard ukulele size

✗ CONS

• Higher price point
• May lose some traditional uke character

Flight Navigator Tenor EQ-A SBTenor Ukulele with PickupWith cutawayBack and sides: RosewoodTop: solid flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 604436

$538

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Martin Guitar Martin Guitar 0X Ten Uke Suns - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Martin Guitar Martin Guitar 0X Ten Uke Suns

by Martin Guitar

Blues Fingerstyle Folk

Key Feature:

• Rich, full tone

✓ PROS

• Professional instrument capability
• Largest standard ukulele size

✗ CONS

• Higher price point
• May be too large for some players

Martin Guitar 0X Ten Uke SunsTenor UkuleleTop: HPL (high pressure laminate)Back and sides: Flamed mahogany HPL (high...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 597318

$637

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Kala KA-RES-BRS Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Kala KA-RES-BRS Tenor Ukulele

by Kala

Jazz Solo Performance Professional Playing

Key Feature:

• Rich, full tone

✓ PROS

• Rich, full tone
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Less portable than smaller sizes
• Less classic ukulele sound

Kala KA-RES-BRS Tenor UkuleleResonator Tenor UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 526691

$417

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Risa Uke-Solid-Tenor - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Risa Uke-Solid-Tenor

by Risa

Jazz Fingerstyle Folk

Key Feature:

• Comfortable fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Rich, full tone
• Largest standard ukulele size

✗ CONS

• Less portable than smaller sizes
• May lose some traditional uke character

Risa Uke-Solid-TenorElectric UkuleleTenor modelOne-piece walnut bodyneck and fretboard17 FretsPerloid block...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 297218

$395

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Kamaka Tenor Deluxe HF-3D - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Kamaka Tenor Deluxe HF-3D

by Kamaka

Solo Performance Professional Playing Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Great for complex playing

✓ PROS

• Comfortable fret spacing
• Largest standard ukulele size

✗ CONS

• Less classic ukulele sound
• May lose some traditional uke character

Kamaka Tenor Deluxe HF-3DTenor UkuleleBack and sides: solid koaTop: solid koaNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodDot...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 583533

$3,189

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Martin Guitar T1 Streetmaster Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Martin Guitar T1 Streetmaster Tenor Ukulele

by Martin Guitar

Jazz Blues Folk

Key Feature:

• Rich, full tone

✓ PROS

• Largest standard ukulele size
• Great for complex playing

✗ CONS

• Higher price point
• Less classic ukulele sound

Martin Guitar T1 Streetmaster Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and Sides: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 556414

$692

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How to Choose the Best Tenor 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 tenor 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 Comet Tenor Ukulele GR

Flight Mustang EQ-A Tenor Ukulele

Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke Black LH

Flight Victoria Tenor Soundwave

Flight 4SB Sammy Turton Tenor Ukulele

Flight Navigator Tenor EQ-A SB

Martin Guitar Martin Guitar 0X Ten Uke Suns

Kala KA-RES-BRS Tenor Ukulele

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Martin Guitar T1 Streetmaster Tenor Ukulele

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