Best Risa Tenor Ukuleles 2026
Premium Risa 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
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Risa Tenor Ukulele SC-Style BK
by
Risa
Jazz
Professional Playing
Folk
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full tone
- • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
- • May be too large for some players
- • Less portable than smaller sizes
Risa Tenor Ukulele SC-Style BKElectric Tenor UkuleleSolid mahogany body with arched topMahogany neckRichlite...
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 270349
$714
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Risa Tenor Ukulele SC-Style CB
by
Risa
Blues
Jazz
Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
- • Professional instrument capability
- • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
- • May be too large for some players
- • May lose some traditional uke character
Risa Tenor Ukulele SC-Style CBTenor UkuleleElectric ukuleleSolid mahogany body with arched topNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 251462
$714
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Risa Tenor Ukulele SC-Style TSB
by
Risa
Solo Performance
Folk
Blues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
- • Great for complex playing
- • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point
- • May lose some traditional uke character
Risa Tenor Ukulele SC-Style TSBElectric UkuleleTenor sizeSolid mahogany body with arched topMahogany neckRichlit...
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 438213
$582
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Risa T-Style Electric Ukulele BSB
by
Risa
Fingerstyle
Blues
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
- • Largest standard ukulele size
- • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
- • May lose some traditional uke character
- • Less classic ukulele sound
Risa T-Style Electric Ukulele BSBTenor Electric UkuleleTuning: g-c-e-a (low g)Body: PineBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 412408
$604
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Risa ST-Style Electric Ukulele SB
by
Risa
Jazz
Blues
Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Professional instrument capability
✓ PROS
- • Rich, full tone
- • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point
- • May be too large for some players
Risa ST-Style Electric Ukulele SBTenor Electric UkuleleST-StyleTuning: g-c-e-a (low-g)Body: AlderBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 412412
$604
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.
