Best Baton Rouge Tenor Ukuleles 2026
Premium Baton Rouge tenor ukuleles - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Jazz
For Blues
For Folk
For Solo Performance
For Fingerstyle
For Professional Playing
#1
⭐
4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Baton Rouge V2-T8 sun
by
Baton Rouge
Blues
Folk
Fingerstyle
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
- • Great for complex playing
- • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
- • May be too large for some players
- • Higher price point
Baton Rouge V2-T8 sunTenor UkulelePlus low G-stringHigh C-stringUnison E- & A-stringsBody MahoganyNeck...
⭐
4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 417078
$142
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Baton Rouge UTM-T Flamed Maple
by
Baton Rouge
Blues
Solo Performance
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Largest standard ukulele size
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full tone
- • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
- • May be too large for some players
- • May lose some traditional uke character
Baton Rouge UTM-T Flamed MapleTenor UkuleleWoods by rECOtimberTop: solid German spruceBack and sides: solid mapleNeck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 578172
$131
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Baton Rouge UTAS-T Ash
by
Baton Rouge
Fingerstyle
Blues
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Largest standard ukulele size
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable fret spacing
- • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point
- • May be too large for some players
Baton Rouge UTAS-T AshTenor UkuleleWoods by rECOtimberTop: solid German spruceBack and sides: solid ashNeck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 578161
$131
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Baton Rouge V1-TCE goth
by
Baton Rouge
Folk
Professional Playing
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Largest standard ukulele size
✓ PROS
- • Largest standard ukulele size
- • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
- • May lose some traditional uke character
- • May be too large for some players
Baton Rouge V1-TCE gothTenor Ukulele with pickupWith cutawayBody: MahoganyNeck: NatoFretboard & Bridge: WalnutScale...
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4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 535827
$109
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Baton Rouge UTC-T Cherry
by
Baton Rouge
Solo Performance
Jazz
Folk
Key Feature:
• Largest standard ukulele size
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable fret spacing
- • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
- • Less classic ukulele sound
- • Higher price point
Baton Rouge UTC-T CherryTenor UkuleleWoods by rECOtimberTop: solid German spruceBack and sides: solid cherry...
⭐
4.7/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 578164
$142
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Baton Rouge V2-T sun
by
Baton Rouge
Solo Performance
Professional Playing
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional instrument capability
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable fret spacing
- • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point
- • May lose some traditional uke character
Baton Rouge V2-T sunTenor UkuleleBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard: WalnutNewbone saddle & nutAquila...
⭐
4.5/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 334929
$107
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.
