Best Tenor Ukuleles Under $100 2026
Affordable tenor ukuleles under $100 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Jazz
For Blues
For Folk
For Solo Performance
For Fingerstyle
For Professional Playing
#1
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5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Kala KA-FMCB-T Tenor Ukulele
by
Kala
Folk
Blues
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
- • Largest standard ukulele size
- • Rich, full tone
✗ CONS
- • May be too large for some players
- • Less classic ukulele sound
Kala KA-FMCB-T Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: Flamed mapleBack and sides: Flamed mapleNeck: MapleFretboard:...
⭐
5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 526590
$98
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Cascha Tenor Ukulele Premium Mah LH
by
Cascha
Fingerstyle
Folk
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
- • Largest standard ukulele size
- • Rich, full tone
✗ CONS
- • Less portable than smaller sizes
- • May lose some traditional uke character
Cascha Tenor Ukulele Premium Mah. LHTenor UkuleleModel: Left-handedBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge:...
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 516055
$87
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Kala Exotic Burl Chocolate Ukulele
by
Kala
Folk
Fingerstyle
Professional Playing
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
- • Professional instrument capability
- • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
- • May lose some traditional uke character
- • Higher price point
Kala Exotic Burl Chocolate UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: Quilted camphorMahogany bindingBack and sides: Quilted camphorNeck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 495437
$98
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Bumblebee Ukuleles BUT30 Tenor Ukulele Pack
Professional Playing
Fingerstyle
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
- • Largest standard ukulele size
- • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point
- • Less classic ukulele sound
Bumblebee Ukuleles BUT30 Tenor Ukulele PackUkulele SetTenor UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...
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4.4/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 528329
$72
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Kala KA-EMTU-T Travel Tenor Uke
by
Kala
Fingerstyle
Jazz
Folk
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
- • Great for complex playing
- • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
- • Less classic ukulele sound
- • Less portable than smaller sizes
Kala KA-EMTU-T Travel Tenor UkeTenor UkuleleKala Exotic Mahogany Travel SeriesType: Thin-LineTop: Exotic mahoganyBack...
⭐
4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 574294
$98
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Kala Blue Exotic Mahogany Tenor
by
Kala
Professional Playing
Jazz
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
- • Great for complex playing
- • Rich, full tone
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point
- • May lose some traditional uke character
Kala Blue Exotic Mahogany TenorTenor UkuleleBody: Exotic mahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodBlack bindingScale:...
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 612477
$76
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Cascha Tenor Ukulele Bamboo Set N
by
Cascha
Folk
Professional Playing
Blues
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
- • Largest standard ukulele size
- • Rich, full tone
✗ CONS
- • Less classic ukulele sound
- • May lose some traditional uke character
Cascha Tenor Ukulele Bamboo Set NTenor Ukulele SetBody: solid bambooNeckfingerboard and bridge: BambooNut width: 35...
⭐
5.0/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 551408
$98
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Ortega RUGA-ORG Ukulele
by
Ortega
Jazz
Fingerstyle
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
- • Largest standard ukulele size
- • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
- • May lose some traditional uke character
- • May be too large for some players
Ortega RUGA-ORG UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: AgathisBack and sides: AgathisNeck: OkoumFretboard: WalnutScale: 432 mmNut...
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 510571
$98
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Ortega RU5-TE
by
Ortega
Jazz
Solo Performance
Blues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
- • Great for complex playing
- • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
- • May lose some traditional uke character
- • May be too large for some players
Ortega RU5-TETenor UkuleleTop: SpruceBody: SapeleNeck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge: WalnutClosed diecast machine...
⭐
4.5/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 369649
$85
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Kala KA-FMTB-T Tenor Ukulele
by
Kala
Jazz
Professional Playing
Folk
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
- • Great for complex playing
- • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
- • Less portable than smaller sizes
- • May be too large for some players
Kala KA-FMTB-T Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: Flamed mapleBack and sides: Flamed mapleNeck: MapleFretboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 526585
$76
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Cascha Premium Mahogany Tenor Set BK
by
Cascha
Blues
Folk
Fingerstyle
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
- • Largest standard ukulele size
- • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
- • Less classic ukulele sound
- • Less portable than smaller sizes
Cascha Premium Mahogany Tenor Ukulele Set BKTenor UkuleleBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge: WPCNut and...
⭐
4.9/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 512581
$81
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Cascha Premium Mahagoni Tenor Bundle
by
Cascha
Blues
Fingerstyle
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
- • Professional instrument capability
- • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
- • May lose some traditional uke character
- • May be too large for some players
Cascha Premium Mahagoni Tenor BundleTenor Ukulele SetBody and neck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge: WPCNut and saddle:...
⭐
4.7/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 487137
$85
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.
