Which Ukulele for Me?

I started to title this post, “Which Ukulele for You. But I quickly realized that choosing the best ukulele for any individual is a decision based on several factors including;

1. budget
2. size and/or age of the player
3. sound quality
4. aesthetics

If I were buying a ukulele for a young child I would buy a Soprano Ukulele. For an older and/or arthritic person I would buy a Tenor Ukulele. The spaces for each fret of a Tenor Ukulele are larger and are easier to manage for arthritic hands.

Cordoba 15 CM
Image Credit: Cordoba

And yet, I must admit that I am an older and arthritic person, and my current favorite ukulele [in my limited personal collection] is a Cordoba 15CM [Concert] – I love its mellow sound.

“Córdoba’s best-selling ukulele, the 15CM, was specially designed to offer players a stylish, easy-to-play, and high-quality instrument at an affordable price. Built with Mahogany top, back, and sides construction, the 15CM provides a rich, clear, and balanced tone. Aesthetic features such as an Abalone rosette and cream binding on both the body and fingerboard set this concert-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.” Cordoba 

Cordoba CM15 Ukulele

Comparing Sizes of Cordoba Ukuleles

Cordoba 15SM [Soprano] is 21″
Cordoba 15CM [Concert] is 24″
Cordoba 15TM [Tenor] is 26″

Cordoba Tenor Ukuleles – A Comparison

Where to Buy Cordoba Ukuleles

I buy my Cordoba Ukuleles online from Guitar Center.  The shipping is QUICK and FREE.
Sweetwater has the same reputation.

DO NOT ORDER CORDOBA INSTRUMENTS FROM the Cordoba Store on AMAZON. THE SHIPPING IS ABUSIVELY SLOW.

Tom Concert Ukulele Kit Offers a Decent Budget-Friendly Option

You can order a Tom Ukulele Kit on Amazon for $79 and it comes with a gig bag and other goodies. The shipping is quick.

Cordoba Ukuleles do not come with a gig bag and they are not equipped with button to attach straps.