When I was a child I taught myself to play a ukulele. That would have been in about 1960–long before I had a  computer and Youtube to help me. I lived in a rural community, and I ordered my first ukulele from a Sears Roebuck Catalog. Ater the ukulele arrived, I was on my own to learn how to play it. I am saying this to assure you that learning to play a ukulele is a simple task–even a child can do it. Fortunately, however, Today’s would-be ukulele players have the benefit of mastering the skill via online training. That is the concept behind my new program: Ukulele Daily.

As a child, my Sears Roebuck Ukulele seemed to be more than adequate. But for my more mature musical excursions, I elect to play Cordoba Tenor Ukuleles.

I currently own 3 Cordoba Ukuleles: The Cordoba TM 15-the Cordoba TMe-and the Cordoba TM 20. In this post, I’ll compare these 3 ukes.

“The primary difference between the two instruments is that the Cordoba 20TM features a solid mahogany top, whereas the Cordoba 15TM is built entirely from laminate (layered) mahogany. This construction choice gives the 20TM a warmer, more resonant sound that matures over time, while the 15TM serves as a more budget-friendly, structurally robust alternative.”

“The 20 series ukuleles feature a solid Mahogany top and Mahogany back and sides. The natural dual-herringbone wood pattern rosette and satin finish make this a truly beautiful instrument for both beginners and ukulele enthusiasts alike. Available in soprano (20SM), concert (20CM) tenor (20TM) and baritone (20BM) sizes.”

I currently own 3 Cordoba Tenor Ukuleles: 20TM-20TMCE-15TM

Cordoba TM20
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• Tenor-sized body
• Solid Mahogany top
• Mahogany sides, back, and neck
• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• Aquila^® New Nylgut^® Tenor 10U strings

Cordoba TM20CE
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“The Córdoba 20TM-CE acoustic-electric ukulele sports a solid Mahogany top with Mahogany back and sides for a rich, warm tone that sounds great when plugged in. This tenor-sized ukulele is hand built in the traditional Portuguese style for a great playing experience and features a soft cutaway for easy upper-fret access. Additional premium features on the 20TM-CE include a wooden herringbone inlay, chrome tuners with pearl buttons and a piezo pickup with 2-band EQ.” Cordoba

• Tenor Cutaway-sized body
• Solid Mahogany top
• Mahogany sides, back, and neck
• Rosewood bridge
• Aquila^® New Nylgut^® Tenor 10U strings

Cordoba TM15
Image Credit: Cordoba

“Córdoba’s best-selling 15 series ukuleles offer a stylish, easy-to-play, and high-quality instrument at an affordable price. Built with Mahogany top, back, and sides construction, the 15TM provides a rich, bold, and balanced tone. Aesthetic features such as an Abalone rosette and cream binding on both the body and fingerboard set this tenor-sized ukulele apart from other models in its class. Additional features include a sleek satin finish, silver tuners with pearl buttons, and premium Aquila strings. Also available in concert (15CM & 15CM-E) and soprano (15SM) sizes.” Cordova

• Tenor-sized body
• Mahogany top, sides, back, and neck
• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• Aquila^® New Nylgut^® Tenor 10U strings