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Best Tenor Ukuleles Under $300 2026

Affordable tenor ukuleles under $300 - great value without compromising quality

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 RTPS-U-SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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 NEO-U-TGB-L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
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Flight Pathfinder Tenor TBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Flight Pathfinder Tenor TBK

by Flight
Jazz Blues Folk
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
  • • Professional instrument capability
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • Higher price point
  • • May lose some traditional uke character

Flight Pathfinder Tenor TBKElectric Tenor UkuleleBody: BasswoodTop: Flamed maple veneerNeck: MapleFretboard: Roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 508505
$285
Buy at Thomann View Details
Flight Pathfinder Tenor TBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Flight Pathfinder Tenor TBL

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

Flight Pathfinder Tenor TBLTenor Ukulele with PickupDesign: Dual Cutaway Solid BodyBody: BasswoodTop: Flamed maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 504815
$281
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Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Tenor Ukulel Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton Hawaii Koa Tenor Ukulel Bundle

by Harley Benton
Blues Folk Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Comfortable fret spacing
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Great for complex playing
✗ CONS
  • • Less portable than smaller sizes
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 516241
$207
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Ortega RTPS-U-NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RUACA-TE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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Ibanez AUT10-OPN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Ibanez AUT10-OPN

by Ibanez
Jazz Blues Fingerstyle
Key Feature:
• Professional instrument capability
✓ PROS
  • • Professional instrument capability
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
  • • May lose some traditional uke character
  • • Higher price point

Ibanez AUT10-OPNTenor UkuleleAU SeriesTop: SpruceBack and sides: Solid paulowniaDowel-reinforced neck: OkoumeNeck...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 581596
$226
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Fender Dhani Harrison Ukulele Tq - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Fender Dhani Harrison Ukulele Tq

by Fender
Jazz Blues Folk
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, full tone
  • • Professional instrument capability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too large for some players
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Fender Dhani Harrison Ukulele TqTenor Ukulele with PickupDhani Harrison Signature ModelSize: ThinlineTop: solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 510681
$252
Buy at Thomann View Details
Flight Diana TE Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Flight Diana TE Tenor Ukulele

by Flight
Solo Performance Jazz Folk
Key Feature:
• Rich, full tone
✓ PROS
  • • Professional instrument capability
  • • Comfortable fret spacing
✗ CONS
  • • May lose some traditional uke character
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Flight Diana TE Tenor UkuleleTenor electro-acoustic ukulelePrincess seriesTop: Solid cedarBack and sides: Walnut...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483513
$292
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Kala Makala MK8 Tenor Ukulele - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kala Makala MK8 Tenor Ukulele

by Kala
Blues Professional Playing Folk
Key Feature:
• Great for complex playing
✓ PROS
  • • Great for complex playing
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • May lose some traditional uke character
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Kala Makala MK8 Tenor UkuleleTenor UkuleleBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodScale: 430 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 613528
$230
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega NEO-U-TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Ortega NEO-U-TSB

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

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 606529
$263
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RTPX-U-ACA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Höfner Ukulele Violin Bass Size - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Höfner Ukulele Violin Bass Size

by Höfner
Blues Fingerstyle Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Largest standard ukulele size
✓ PROS
  • • Great for complex playing
  • • Largest standard ukulele size
✗ CONS
  • • May be too large for some players
  • • Less classic ukulele sound

Höfner Ukulele Violin Bass SizeTenor UkuleleClassic Höfner Violin Bass shapeTop: solid acaciaBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 560333
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ortega RTPX-U-FMA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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

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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