Detail 01
Tenor size
Longest common uke scale short of baritone. Wider fret spacing, more string tension, fuller low end than concert or soprano.
Product detailSKU #1301341944363
KohalaKO-T Kine'O Tenor Ukulele Satin Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tenor ukulele at an entry price. For a player who wants the longer scale and roomier fret spacing without spending much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adult beginners whose fingers feel cramped on a soprano
- Guitarists picking up ukulele who want familiar string spacing
- A second uke to leave out on the couch
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the small, plinky classic soprano ukulele sound
- Stage use — no pickup, so it needs a microphone
- Anyone expecting solid-wood tone and volume at this price
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
Satin finish
Less glossy, so it doesn't grab your forearm or show fingerprints. Slightly less reflective look than a gloss body.
Detail 03
Natural color
Unstained wood surface, so grain and any seams show. Cosmetic variation between individual instruments is normal.
Detail 04
$99 price
Puts this in laminate territory. Laminate is stable in changing humidity but opens up less over time than solid wood.
Detail 05
Bright, snappy voicing
Attack sits forward with quick note decay. Cuts through a room for strumming; less sustain for fingerpicked melody lines.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget ukuleles ship with basic strings — a fresh set is the cheapest upgrade
- 02Nylon strings stretch for days after tuning; expect frequent retuning at first
- 03Check whether a gig bag is included before assuming it ships with one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a tenor ukulele good for a beginner?
Yes, especially for adults. The longer scale gives more room between frets, which makes chord shapes easier to fret cleanly than on a soprano.
02What's the difference between this and the concert model?
Scale length. The tenor is longer, with wider fret spacing and a fuller low end. The concert is smaller and easier to hold for small hands.
03Can I plug this in?
No. There's no onboard pickup or preamp. To amplify it you'd use a microphone or add an aftermarket pickup.
04How is it tuned?
Standard tenor tuning is G-C-E-A, the same note names as concert and soprano. Chord shapes you learn transfer directly between the three sizes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
