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Best Tenor Ukuleles for Jazz 2026

Perfect tenor ukuleles for jazz - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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
Martin Guitar Martin Guitar 0X Ten Uke Suns - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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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Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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 Navigator Tenor EQ-A SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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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Kala KA-SB-SUN-T Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Kala KA-SB-SUN-T Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Blues Fingerstyle Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional instrument capability
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
  • • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point
  • • May be too large for some players

Kala KA-SB-SUN-T Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleSunny & The Black Pack Signature ModelIdeal for feedback-free stage...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 590625
$430
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Kala CT-SSRW-TG-C Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Kala CT-SSRW-TG-C Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Solo Performance Professional Playing Folk
Key Feature:
• Largest standard ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes
  • • May be too large for some players

Kala CT-SSRW-TG-C Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleContour SeriesStyle: Tenor with Venetian cutawayTop: solid spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 579656
$494
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Flight Peter Moss Tenor EQ-A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Flight Peter Moss Tenor EQ-A

by Flight
Professional Playing Blues Folk
Key Feature:
• Largest standard ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • May lose some traditional uke character
  • • May be too large for some players

Flight Peter Moss Tenor EQ-AUkulele with PickupWith cutawaySize: TenorPeter Moss Signature modelBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 579528
$417
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Kamaka Tenor Deluxe HF-3D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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Ortega RTPS-U-NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Ortega RTPS-U-NAT

by Ortega
Blues Professional Playing Fingerstyle
Key Feature:
• Professional instrument capability
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point
  • • May lose some traditional uke character

Ortega RTPS-U-NATTenor Ukulele with PickupWith cutawayBody: Solid OkoumeTop: AcaciaFlamed maple bindingPickup:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606510
$241
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Ortega RUHZ30TH-BW Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Ortega RUHZ30TH-BW Tenor Ukulele

by Ortega
Professional Playing Fingerstyle Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Professional instrument capability
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Ortega RUHZ30TH-BW Tenor UkuleleTenor Ukulele30th Anniversary ModelBack and sides: solid acaciaWith cutawayTop: solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 580803
$340
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Ortega RTPX-U-FMA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Ortega RTPX-U-FMA

by Ortega
Folk Blues Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Ortega RTPX-U-FMATenor Ukulele with PickupWith cutawayBody: Solid OkoumeTop: AcaciaFlamed maple bindingPickup:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 606500
$274
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Ortega NEO-U-TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Ortega NEO-U-TSB

by Ortega
Jazz Blues Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes
  • • May lose some traditional uke character

Ortega NEO-U-TSBTenor Ukulele with PickupWith cutawayBody: Solid OkoumeTop: Flamed mapleNeck: MapleBinding:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 606529
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega NEO-U-TGB-L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Ortega NEO-U-TGB-L

by Ortega
Solo Performance Fingerstyle Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
  • • Professional instrument capability
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • May be too large for some players
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Ortega NEO-U-TGB-LTenor Ukulele with PickupLeft-handed modelWith cutawayBody: Solid OkoumeTop: Flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 606531
$252
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RUHZT-CE-VP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Ortega RUHZT-CE-VP

by Ortega
Blues Jazz Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
  • • May lose some traditional uke character
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Ortega RUHZT-CE-VPTenor Ukulele with PickupWith cutawayTop: CedarBody: OkoumeNeck: MahoganyFingerboard and bridge:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581552
$186
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RTPX-U-ACA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Ortega RTPX-U-ACA

by Ortega
Solo Performance Professional Playing Folk
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
  • • Rich, full tone
✗ CONS
  • • May lose some traditional uke character
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes

Ortega RTPX-U-ACATenor Ukulele with PickupWith cutawayBody: Solid OkoumeTop: AcaciaFlamed maple bindingPickup:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606507
$285
Buy at Thomann View Details
Kala KA-SB-EBY-T Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Kala KA-SB-EBY-T Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Professional Playing Blues Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Professional instrument capability
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • Less classic ukulele sound
  • • May be too large for some players

Kala KA-SB-EBY-T Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleIdeal for feedback-free stage performance and for use with amps and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 590646
$430
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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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