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Best Kala Tenor Ukuleles 2026

Premium Kala tenor ukuleles - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Kala KA-SA-T Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Kala KA-SA-T Tenor Ukulele

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

Kala KA-SA-T Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: solid acaciaBack and sides: solid acaciaNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 550324
$659
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Kala CT-SMH-TG Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Kala CT-SMH-TG Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Folk Jazz Blues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
  • • Great for complex playing
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes
  • • May be too large for some players

Kala CT-SMH-TG Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleContour SeriesScale: 433 mm (17.0625")Total length: 676 mmTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 580078
$362
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Kala KA-SB-EBY-T Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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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Kala ASFM-T-CE Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Kala ASFM-T-CE Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Jazz Blues Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes

Kala ASFM-T-CE Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleFlame Maple SeriesTenor body sizeTop: solid flamed mapleBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 579449
$516
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Kala KA-SDH-T Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Kala KA-SDH-T Tenor Ukulele

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

Kala KA-SDH-T Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: Solid mahoganyBack and Sides: Solid MahoganyMahogany neckFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 586822
$318
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Kala KA-SMH-TG Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Kala KA-SMH-TG Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Blues Solo Performance Jazz
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
  • • Rich, full tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less classic ukulele sound
  • • Higher price point

Kala KA-SMH-TG Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: Solid mahoganyBack and sides: Solid mahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 526510
$362
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Kala KA-SMH-TG-CE Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Kala KA-SMH-TG-CE Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Solo Performance Jazz Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • May lose some traditional uke character
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Kala KA-SMH-TG-CE Tenor UkuleleTenor Ukulele with PickupWith Venetian cutawayTop: Solid mahoganyBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 526501
$637
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Kala KA-SB-SUN-T Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
#9

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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Kala KA-RES-BRS Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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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Kala KA-SCAC-T8 Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kala KA-SCAC-T8 Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Folk Solo Performance Fingerstyle
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too large for some players
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Kala KA-SCAC-T8 Tenor Ukulele8-String Tenor UkuleleTop: CedarBack and sides: AcaciaNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 526496
$538
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Kala KA-CT-SA-TG Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Kala KA-CT-SA-TG Tenor Ukulele

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

Kala KA-CT-SA-TG Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleKala Contour SeriesStyle: TenorTop: solid acaciaBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 579756
$494
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Kala KA-EBY-TE Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Kala KA-EBY-TE Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Fingerstyle Blues Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • Less classic ukulele sound
  • • May be too large for some players

Kala KA-EBY-TE Tenor UkuleleTenor Ukulele with pickupTop: Striped ebonyBack and sides: Striped ebonyNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 526764
$318
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Kala KA-TE Satin Mahogany Tenor EQ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Kala KA-TE Satin Mahogany Tenor EQ

by Kala
Solo Performance Folk Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional instrument capability
✓ PROS
  • • Professional instrument capability
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • May be too large for some players
  • • May lose some traditional uke character

Kala KA-TE Satin Mahogany Tenor EQTenor Ukulele with PickupKala Satin Mahogany SeriesTop: MahoganyBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 526083
$285
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Kala KA-ZCT-T Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Kala KA-ZCT-T Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Folk Fingerstyle Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • Less classic ukulele sound
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes

Kala KA-ZCT-T Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: ZiricoteBack and sides: ZiricoteNeck: MahoganyFretboard: RosewoodBlack...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 529037
$120
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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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