Cordoba 15CB Bocote Concert Ukulele
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Cordoba
15CB Bocote Concert Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
615866
Brand:
Cordoba
Model:
15CB Bocote Concert Ukulele
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$107.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 15CB is a surprisingly well-built concert ukulele for the price. The Bocote wood gives it a richer, warmer voice than you’d expect. It’s a great option for intermediate players looking to upgrade from a basic beginner instrument, or anyone who wants a solid-wood ukulele without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Cordoba 15CB Bocote Concert Ukulele
- Concert Ukulele
- Body: Bocote
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- Scale: 375 mm
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Frets: 18
- Silver machine heads with pearl buttons
- Factory strings: Aquila Nylgut 4U
- Colour: Natural
- matte
PROS
- • Bocote back & sides deliver a warm, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany neck provides comfortable playability and good sustain.
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard offers a smooth feel and durability.
- • Silver machine heads ensure accurate and stable tuning, a nice touch.
CONS
- • Bocote can be a bit brittle and prone to minor cosmetic checking over time.
- • Aquila Nylgut strings are decent, but experienced players will likely upgrade quickly.
- • Matte finish, while visually appealing, can feel a bit less refined than gloss finishes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Bocote
Size
Concert (375 mm scale)
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
1.2 lbs (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bocote tends to be darker and more focused than Koa, lacking some of the Koa's bright shimmer. It’s a more mature, mellow sound, leaning towards a warmer, more traditional ukulele tone.
The mahogany neck has a fairly standard C-shape profile; it's generally comfortable, but those with very large hands might find it slightly snug compared to a wider D-shape.
The frets are generally well-finished, but minor fret-end smoothing might be desirable for the most discerning players, which is common at this price point.
