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Find the perfect ukulele

Ukulele Buying Guide

There are plenty of reasons to pick up a new ukulele -- they're fun to play, easy to take on the road, and if you already play the guitar, you'll be able to master the basics of the ukulele in no time at all.

First developed over a hundred years ago in Hawaii, modern ukuleles come in four main sizes. From smallest to largest, they are: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone, with the smallest size producing the highest pitch. Typically, beginners opt for the comfort of a smaller size like a soprano or concert, while more experienced players often employ larger ukes to fill particular roles in their music.

Take a look at our ukulele guide below to find the one that's right for you, or Shop all Ukuleles »
Beginner Ukuleles: Concert and Soprano Sizes
First-time ukulelists often prefer concert and soprano-sized ukuleles because they have smaller bodies and easily playable necks. These budget-friendly ukuleles are a great choice for beginners.

Ibanez UKC100 Open Pore Concert Ukulele (with Gig Bag)

$119.99

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    $30.00

Epiphone Les Paul Acoustic-Electric Ukulele with Gig Bag

$169.00

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    $28.17
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    $42.25
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Luna Honu Soprano Ukulele (with Gig Bag)

$80.95
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    $20.24

Cordoba 15CM Concert Ukulele

$99.00

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    $16.50
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    $24.75
Tenor Ukuleles
With a deeper voice and a larger body than you might expect from a ukulele, the tenor uke offers a full, rich sound. While concert-sized ukes typically have a 15" scale length, tenor ukes have a longer 17" scale. The longer necks come in handy for chording and are more familiar to uke players who are native to the guitar.
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Cordoba 25T-CE Tenor Acoustic-Electric Ukulele

$269.00

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    $44.83
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    $67.25

Cordoba 20TMCE Tenor Acoustic Electric Ukulele

$219.00

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    $36.50
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    $54.75

Martin T1K Tenor Ukulele (with Gig Bag)

$499.00

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    $62.38
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    $83.17
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    $124.75
Advanced Ukuleles
For more experienced players, these high-end ukuleles are a great way to craft a sound and style all your own. Using premium tonewoods and components, builders like Martin and Kala bring masterful craftsmanship to the ukulele form.
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Martin S1 Soprano Ukulele (with Gig Bag)

$399.00

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    $49.88
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    $66.50
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    $99.75
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Martin 1T IZ Tenor Ukulele

$2,099.00

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    $174.92
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    $262.38
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Martin 0XK HPL Koa Concert Ukulele (with Gig Bag)

$349.00

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    $43.63
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    $58.17
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    $87.25
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Martin C1K Concert Ukulele with Gig Bag

$499.00

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    $124.75
Acoustic-Electric Ukuleles
When it comes time to start gigging with your uke, you'll want something with electronics. Acoustic-electric ukuleles, also known as electro-acoustic, have onboard pickup systems and 1/4-inch outputs to connect to guitar amplifers, DI boxes, or PA systems. Plus, these ukes' built-in pickups make them useful for laying down tracks in the recording studio.

Luna Lizard Acoustic-Electric Concert Ukulele

$139.00

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    $23.17
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    $34.75
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Luna Peace Acoustic-Electric Concert Ukulele (with Gig Bag)

$169.00

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    $28.17
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    $42.25

Lanikai Concert Acoustic-Electric Ukulele

$219.00

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    $36.50
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    $54.75
Unique Ukuleles
Get ready to turn heads and drop jaws with these stunning ukes. Built with specialized string layouts, visual flourishes, and unique body styles, these ukuleles are ideal for players looking for something a little different -- including hybrid instruments like the "guitalele" guitar/ukelele and "banjolele" banjo/ukulele.

Yamaha GL1 Guitalele Ukulele Guitar with Gig Bag

$109.99

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    $18.33
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    $27.50
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Deering Goodtime Banjo Ukulele

$559.00

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    $93.17
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    $139.75

Luna Starry Night Tenor Ukulele (with Gig Bag)

$159.00

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    $26.50
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    $39.75
Ukulele Accessories
Once you've found the right ukulele, you're going to need some accessories to complete your setup. Grab a stand to keep your uke stable and a gig bag to carry it around. A couple extra packs of strings and a tuner are easy ways to keep your ukulele sounding its best.