Best Tenor Ukuleles Under $200 2026

Affordable tenor ukuleles under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 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

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Tenor Ukulel w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Tenor Ukulel w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Folk Fingerstyle Jazz

Key Feature:

• Largest standard ukulele size

✓ PROS

• Largest standard ukulele size
• Great for complex playing

✗ CONS

• Less classic ukulele sound
• Higher price point

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Tenor Ukulel w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Tenor Ukulele*Tenor...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 539534

$175

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Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T Ovangol - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T Ovangol

by Harley Benton

Fingerstyle Blues Professional Playing

Key Feature:

• Great for complex playing

✓ PROS

• Great for complex playing
• Professional instrument capability

✗ CONS

• Less classic ukulele sound
• May lose some traditional uke character

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T OvangolTenor Ukulele with PickupWith cutawayBody: AcaciaArched backNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 598166

$127

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Cascha Cedar Tenor Uku Solid Top EQ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Cascha Cedar Tenor Uku Solid Top EQ

by Cascha

Fingerstyle Solo Performance Professional Playing

Key Feature:

• Largest standard ukulele size

✓ PROS

• Great for complex playing
• Rich, full tone

✗ CONS

• Less portable than smaller sizes
• May lose some traditional uke character

Cascha Cedar Tenor Uku Solid Top EQTenor UkuleleBody: AcaciaTop: Solid cedar5-layer binding: Mahogany + ropeNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 611068

$175

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Baton Rouge V2-T8 sun - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Baton Rouge V2-T8 sun

by Baton Rouge

Blues Folk Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Rich, full tone

✓ PROS

• Great for complex playing
• Largest standard ukulele size

✗ CONS

• May be too large for some players
• Higher price point

Baton Rouge V2-T8 sunTenor UkulelePlus low G-stringHigh C-stringUnison E- & A-stringsBody MahoganyNeck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 417078

$142

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Ortega RUGH-SRT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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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Harley Benton Hawaii Cedar Tenor Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Hawaii Cedar Tenor Bundle

by Harley Benton

Jazz Blues Professional Playing

Key Feature:

• Rich, full tone

✓ PROS

• Great for complex playing
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• May lose some traditional uke character
• Higher price point

Harley Benton Hawaii Cedar Tenor Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Hawaii Cedar Tenor Ukulele*Tenor...

⭐ 4.6/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 543682

$127

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Flight Iris Tenor Ukulele BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Flight Iris Tenor Ukulele BK

by Flight

Solo Performance Jazz Folk

Key Feature:

• Great for complex playing

✓ PROS

• Rich, full tone
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• Less portable than smaller sizes
• Higher price point

Flight Iris Tenor Ukulele BKTenor UkulelePrincess SeriesTop: solid SpruceBack and sides: MahoganyOpen headstockNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 574121

$171

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Baton Rouge V2-T sun - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Baton Rouge V2-T sun

by Baton Rouge

Solo Performance Professional Playing Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional instrument capability

✓ PROS

• Comfortable fret spacing
• Great for complex playing

✗ CONS

• Higher price point
• May lose some traditional uke character

Baton Rouge V2-T sunTenor UkuleleBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard: WalnutNewbone saddle & nutAquila...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 334929

$107

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Kala KA-T Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Kala KA-T Tenor Ukulele

by Kala

Jazz Blues Folk

Key Feature:

• Comfortable fret spacing

✓ PROS

• Professional instrument capability
• Largest standard ukulele size

✗ CONS

• Less portable than smaller sizes
• Higher price point

Kala KA-T Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard: RosewoodCream...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 526560

$186

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Kala KA-TK-T-CE Teak Tri-Top Tenor - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Kala KA-TK-T-CE Teak Tri-Top Tenor

by Kala

Fingerstyle Solo Performance Folk

Key Feature:

• Largest standard ukulele size

✓ PROS

• Comfortable fret spacing
• Professional instrument capability

✗ CONS

• Less classic ukulele sound
• May be too large for some players

Kala KA-TK-T-CE Teak Tri-Top TenorTenor Ukulele with PickupWith Florentine CutawayTop: Teak with mahogany stripesBack...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 524715

$164

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Kala Tenor Ukulele Starter Kit - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Kala Tenor Ukulele Starter Kit

by Kala

Solo Performance Fingerstyle Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for complex playing

✓ PROS

• Rich, full tone
• Great for complex playing

✗ CONS

• May be too large for some players
• Higher price point

Kala Tenor Ukulele Starter KitUkulele Starter PackWith Mandy Harvey Signature Tenor UkuleleTop: MahoganyBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 513653

$186

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Ortega RUGH-BKT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega RUGH-BKT

by Ortega

Folk Blues Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Rich, full tone

✓ PROS

• Professional instrument capability
• Rich, full tone

✗ CONS

• Less classic ukulele sound
• Less portable than smaller sizes

Ortega RUGH-BKTTenor UkuleleGhost SeriesTop: SpruceBack and sides solid rosewoodMahogany neckFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 581549

$153

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Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T

by Harley Benton

Solo Performance Professional Playing Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Great for complex playing

✓ PROS

• Great for complex playing
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• May lose some traditional uke character
• Higher price point

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50TTenor Ukulele with PickupCustom Line Kahuna SeriesTenor size with cutawayBody: AcaciaArched...

⭐ 4.4/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 319667

$131

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Cascha E-Tenor Ukulele Premium Mah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Cascha E-Tenor Ukulele Premium Mah

by Cascha

Professional Playing Folk Jazz

Key Feature:

• Largest standard ukulele size

✓ PROS

• Rich, full tone
• Comfortable fret spacing

✗ CONS

• May lose some traditional uke character
• Less classic ukulele sound

Cascha E-Tenor Ukulele Premium MahTenor Ukulele SetBody and neck: MahoganyFretboard and bridge: WPCNut and saddle:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 487199

$109

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Epiphone Ukulele Hummingbird Outfit FCS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Epiphone Ukulele Hummingbird Outfit FCS

by Epiphone

Folk Blues Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Rich, full tone

✓ PROS

• Great for complex playing
• Professional instrument capability

✗ CONS

• May be too large for some players
• Less portable than smaller sizes

Epiphone Ukulele Hummingbird Outfit FCSTenor ukuleleBody: MahoganyTop: Solid Sitka spruceNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 465237

$197

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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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Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Tenor Ukulel w/Bag

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T Ovangol

Cascha Cedar Tenor Uku Solid Top EQ

Baton Rouge V2-T8 sun

Ortega RUGH-SRT

Harley Benton Hawaii Cedar Tenor Bundle

Flight Iris Tenor Ukulele BK

Baton Rouge V2-T sun

Kala KA-T Tenor Ukulele

Kala KA-TK-T-CE Teak Tri-Top Tenor

Kala Tenor Ukulele Starter Kit

Ortega RUGH-BKT

Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T

Cascha E-Tenor Ukulele Premium Mah

Epiphone Ukulele Hummingbird Outfit FCS

How to Choose the Best Tenor Ukuleles

Budget Planning

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Frequently Asked Questions

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