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Best Ortega Tenor Ukuleles 2026

Premium Ortega 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
Ortega RUHZ30TH-BW Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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 RUHZ30TH-JF Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Ortega RUHZ30TH-JF Tenor Ukulele

by Ortega
Jazz Solo Performance Blues
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Ortega RUHZ30TH-JF Tenor UkuleleTenor Ukulele30th Anniversary modelBack and Sides: solid AcaciaWith cutawayTop: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 580801
$350
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Ortega RTPX-U-FMA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RTPS-U-NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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 RTPX-U-ACA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
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Ortega RUACA-TE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Ortega RUACA-TE

by Ortega
Solo Performance Folk Jazz
Key Feature:
• Largest standard ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • May be too large for some players
  • • Higher price point

Ortega RUACA-TEUkuleleTenor sizeTop: AcaciasolidBody: AcaciasolidSides: AcacialaminatedNeck: OkoumeFretboard: Tecwood18...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 382084
$274
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Ortega NEO-U-TGB-L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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 RTPS-U-SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Ortega RTPS-U-SBK

by Ortega
Fingerstyle Folk Blues
Key Feature:
• Largest standard ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
  • • May be too large for some players
  • • May lose some traditional uke character

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 606511
$263
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Ortega RUHZ30TH-S Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Ortega RUHZ30TH-S Tenor Ukulele

by Ortega
Fingerstyle Blues Jazz
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
  • • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
  • • May lose some traditional uke character
  • • May be too large for some players

Ortega RUHZ30TH-S Tenor UkuleleTenor Ukulele with Pickup30th Anniversary modelWith cutawayBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 580785
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Ortega RU5CE-TE Tenor Ukulele

by Ortega
Professional Playing Solo Performance Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
  • • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes
  • • Higher price point

Ortega RU5CE-TE Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleWith cutawaySpruce topBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 389781
$142
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RUEB-TE Ebony Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Ortega RUEB-TE Ebony Tenor Ukulele

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

Ortega RUEB-TE Ebony Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: EbonyBack & sides: EbonyNeck: MahoganyFretboard: WalnutScale...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 502676
$151
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Ortega NEO-U-TGB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Ortega NEO-U-TGB

by Ortega
Professional Playing Blues Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • May be too large for some players
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606524
$239
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Ortega RUGA-SKY Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Ortega RUGA-SKY Ukulele

by Ortega
Solo Performance Folk Blues
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
  • • May lose some traditional uke character
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes

Ortega RUGA-SKY UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: AgathisBack and sides: AgathisNeck: OkoumFretboard: WalnutScale: 432 mmNut...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 510558
$109
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Ortega RUGH-SRT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Ortega RUGH-SRT

by Ortega
Folk Professional Playing Jazz
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
  • • Rich, full tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less classic ukulele sound
  • • Higher price point

Ortega RUGH-SRTTenor UkuleleGhost SeriesTop: SpruceBack and sides: Solid rosewoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581551
$153
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Ortega RUNAB-TE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Ortega RUNAB-TE

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

Ortega RUNAB-TETenor Ukulele with PickupBamboo SeriesWith cutawayTop: Solid bambooBack and sides: Solid bambooNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 534122
$218
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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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