A concert ukulele sits between the soprano and tenor: a 23 inch class with a longer scale and a little more room between frets. The body wood, the strings and the hardware shape the sound, and many listings add a gig bag, tuner or picks.
The six instruments below range from a koa acoustic-electric and an all-bamboo model to a mahogany pack with a lesson book and an electric version with a built-in tuner. Woods, strings and sizes come from each listing page. We have not played these ukuleles ourselves, and tone claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Body wood | Koa, mahogany, bamboo and acacia are listed as sounding different |
| Strings | Aquila Nylgut, nylon and fluorocarbon feel and sound different |
| Pickup | An onboard preamp or built-in tuner suits stage use |
| Kit contents | Gig bag, tuner and lessons save buying extras |
Specs at a Glance
| Ukulele | Wood | Strings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna High Tide Koa | Koa top and back; mahogany neck | Aquila | Cutaway; onboard preamp; satin; about 2 lb |
| Kala KA-BMB-C | Bamboo throughout | Aquila Super Nylgut | Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle; satin; 16 oz |
| Lanikai OA-C | Oak (laminate per bullets) | Nylon | GraphTech NuBone XB nut and saddle; hidden scarf joint |
| Caramel CAG28 | Curly acacia | Fluorocarbon | Glossy; handmade per the maker; bag, tuner, cloth and picks |
| Cordoba UP100 | All mahogany | Nylon | Gig bag, clip-on tuner, picks and lesson book |
| EASTROCK Concert EQ | Mahogany | Nylon, Aquila G C E A | Built-in tuner; gig bag; digital tuner; picks |
The 6 Best Concert Ukuleles
1. Luna High Tide Koa Concert
A concert-size acoustic-electric ukulele with a koa top and back, a mahogany neck, walnut bridge and fretboard, Aquila strings, a cutaway for upper-fret access and an onboard preamp. It has a satin finish, an abalone ring around the soundhole and weighs about 2 pounds.
Suits: plugging in on stage. Strengths: a cutaway and a preamp. Weaknesses: heavier than the Kala. Skip it if you want a plain acoustic.
View Luna High Tide Koa Concert Ukulele on Amazon
2. Kala KA-BMB-C Bamboo
An all-bamboo concert ukulele with a solid bamboo top, back, sides, neck and fingerboard, factory-fitted Aquila Super Nylgut strings, a Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle, a satin finish and a listed weight of 16 ounces.
Suits: a distinctive material. Strengths: light weight and NuBone parts. Weaknesses: no pickup is listed. Skip it if you want a traditional wood.
View Kala KA-BMB-C Bamboo Concert Ukulele on Amazon
3. Lanikai OA-C Oak
A concert ukulele with nylon strings, a satin finish, a hidden scarf joint and a GraphTech NuBone XB nut and saddle. The listing conflicts with itself: the title says all solid oak, the bullets say oak laminate and the top and back field says ash wood, so confirm the construction on the page before buying.
Suits: an oak-look concert uke. Strengths: a scarf joint and NuBone XB parts. Weaknesses: unclear wood and construction wording. Skip it if you need all-solid wood confirmed.
View Lanikai OA-C Oak Concert Ukulele on Amazon
4. Caramel CAG28 Curly Acacia
A 23 inch glossy lacquered ukulele with curly acacia top and back, fluorocarbon strings and a starter kit that includes a carrying bag, tuner, cleaning cloth and picks. The maker describes it as handmade. The size field says full size while the title says concert, so check the scale before buying.
Suits: a glossy starter kit. Strengths: a bag and tuner included. Weaknesses: a conflicting size label. Skip it if you want a satin finish.
View Caramel CAG28 Curly Acacia Concert Ukulele on Amazon
5. Cordoba UP100 Pack
A concert-size ukulele with an all-mahogany body, nylon strings, a satin finish and Cordoba silver tuners, packaged with a gig bag, a digital clip-on chromatic tuner, picks and an Alfred Music chord and lesson book. The listing weight is 16 ounces.
Suits: a complete beginner pack. Strengths: a lesson book and a clip-on tuner. Weaknesses: no pickup. Skip it if you want a koa body.
View Cordoba UP100 Concert Ukulele Pack on Amazon
6. EASTROCK Concert EQ
A mahogany concert ukulele with a polished finish, nylon strings, an arched back and Aquila G C E A strings per the maker. The listing calls it electric with a built-in tuner and includes a gig bag, five picks, a spare string set, a digital tuner, a polishing cloth, a flannel bag and a sand hammer.
Suits: a kit with a built-in tuner. Strengths: many extras. Weaknesses: the listing text on strings is mixed. Skip it if you want a lighter accessory set.
View EASTROCK Concert EQ Ukulele with Tuner on Amazon
Listing Notes
- The Luna lists an onboard preamp and a cutaway.
- The Kala and Lanikai list GraphTech or Graph Tech NuBone parts.
- The Cordoba and Caramel come with tuners; the EASTROCK lists a built-in one.
- The Lanikai and Caramel listings carry conflicting wood or size wording.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming a listing title proves solid wood.
- Ignoring whether the strings are Aquila, nylon or fluorocarbon.
- Buying a kit you do not need.
- Skipping the size field when a title and spec disagree.
Concert Ukuleles FAQ
Which ones have a pickup?
The Luna High Tide lists an onboard preamp. The EASTROCK is labeled electric with a built-in tuner.
Which ones include a lesson book?
The Cordoba UP100 pack lists an Alfred Music chord and lesson book.
The Short Version
For a preamp and cutaway, the Luna High Tide. For bamboo, the Kala KA-BMB-C. For an oak look, the Lanikai OA-C. For a glossy kit, the Caramel CAG28. For a lesson pack, the Cordoba UP100. For a built-in tuner, the EASTROCK.
