Detail 01
Concert size (24.21" total, 14 frets)
Longer scale than soprano, so frets are wider apart and chords are easier on larger hands.
Product detailSKU #1281539725677
Cordoba15CM Concert Ukulele Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A concert-size ukulele with all-mahogany construction and a satin finish. Suited to a first uke or a second instrument for a guitarist.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who find soprano ukes cramped under the fretting hand
- Guitarists picking up a uke for songwriting or travel
- Beginners who want a warm, forgiving tone over brightness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a solid-top uke that opens up over years
- Anyone needing to plug in — there is no pickup
- Players set on the smaller, more traditional soprano voice
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mahogany top, back and sides
Mahogany pushes mids forward and softens the attack. Warmer and rounder than a spruce or koa top.
Detail 03
Matte satin finish
Less sealed than gloss, so the top moves more freely. It also shows fingerprints less and scuffs more easily.
Detail 04
Aquila Nylgut strings
Synthetic gut with more tension and bite than plain nylon. Stretches a lot when new before it holds pitch.
Detail 05
Composite nut and saddle
Consistent and durable, but a bone saddle is the usual first upgrade if you want more clarity.
Detail 06
Chrome friction-free geared tuners
Geared tuning holds better than friction pegs and makes small pitch corrections much easier for a beginner.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case, gig bag, tuner or strap included at this price
- 02New Nylgut strings stretch for several days — expect daily retuning at first
- 03Check action at the 12th fret; a high saddle is an easy shop fix
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a concert ukulele better than a soprano for a beginner?
It depends on your hands. Concert has a longer scale and more fret spacing, which most adults find easier. Soprano is smaller and has the more traditional plinky voice.
02Can I plug this into an amp?
Not as it ships — there is no onboard pickup or preamp. You would need a clip-on or soundhole pickup added separately, or a microphone.
03What tuning does it come in?
Standard ukulele tuning, GCEA. The Aquila Nylgut set is built for that pitch at this scale length.
04Is the top solid mahogany?
The top, back and sides are mahogany. At this price point expect laminate construction, which is more stable in changing humidity but opens up less over time.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Nut Saddle
- composite
- Strings
- Aquila Nylgut
- Number of Frets
- 14
- Number of Strings
- Aquila Nylgut
10 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Fingerboard Material
- Mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard
- Back Amp Sides
- Mahogany
- Binding Bridge
- Ivoroid binding, Rosewood bridge
- Fingerboard Inlays
- 5, 7, 10, 12
- Top
- Mahogany
- Neck Fingerboard
- Mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard
- Tuning Machines
- Chrome with pearl buttons
- Body Finish
- Matte (satin)
- Finish
- Matte (satin)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Body Width Length
- 155mm at upper bout / 214mm at lower bout (8.07 inch)/615mm in total length (24.21 inch)
- Body Depth
- 70mm
1 detailsOther
- Rosette
- Abolone
