15CM Concert Ukulele - Hand Crafted With Mahogany Top, Back & Sides, Authentic Abalone Rosette & Satin Finish & Premium Italian Aquila Strings - For Beginners & Professionals

This was a little bit of an upgrade for me, from the ADM Concert Mahogany. I bought two of them, for me and a friend. I did have to return one of these, because there was very noticeable buzz on all 4 strings through the 1st 6 frets (no buzz with open strings), making it unplayable. I tried raising the saddle by a substantial amount, but still had unplayable buzz, and the action became so high that I did not want to raise it any more. I could have sanded down the frets, but did not want to make a permanent change on a uke that I just bought. Luckily, I bought this from Amazon! :-) I was able to return it, and got a replacement. The 1st uke on the 1st order sounds perfect, and the replacement sounds perfect as well. So I am very happy now. Make sure your uke does not buzz after tuning, esp with a uke that should be decent quality like this one.. This is my 2nd concert size uke. I like the concert uke for the size and the tone. It has a warm tone, even more than my previous concert uke (ADM concert Mahogany, i have 2 as well). The ADM is also very good, and some may like the brighter sound, but I prefer the warmer sound that the Cordoba gives me. Construction is flawless (Cordoba is a very good guitar maker), and it is a very pretty uke. Comparing it to the concert ADM: Using lower frets they sound very similar and equally good. Like I said, the ADM has a brighter tone and the Cordoba a warmer tone. It's a matter of taste. Using higher frets, the quality of the Cordoba comes out more, because the strings are better in tune than when using the ADM (with action being equal on both). If you only strum on low frets, then this won't matter to you, and you can save money with the ADM. But the ADM flaws become noticeable after you have been playing a while, start using higher frets, and then get the urge to upgrade (like me). So the Cordoba may be more of an initial investment, but it will last you longer as you continue to grow with you new uke, as it is better quality. So after a year of playing, I'm ready for the next level, but don't want to dish out $200+ to upgrade my ADM to a much higher level that I don't need. If i had started with the Cordoba, that should be good for me for a lifetime (unless i miraculously turned pro), Please note (bc I read this complaint a lot), on this and all ukes, and all stringed instruments.... It will not be tuned when you get it. And when you tune it, it will instantly go out of tune again. It needs constant tuning at first, and is unplayable. This will gradually slow down to the point where you only need to tune it every couple of minutes. And then every 15 minutes, then every hour. And then every few hours, and then every day, etc.... Eventually you will get the strings stretched to the point where they settle and don't need tuning for about a week or two. More or less depending on how much you practice and how much you care. If you are giving a uke as a gift, please let them know that they will have to tune constantly for the first few days and need to play it to stretch the strings, but it will get better. After 1-2 weeks of daily playing, they should be settled. But will still require tuning once in a while whether due to temp or humiidty or time.

I had my kids get this for me as a Christmas present. I had played around with their Soprano Kala KA-S that I got them last year, but decided I wanted a slightly larger instrument to make it easier for adult hands to play some of the chords (like D) that were causing me difficulty. My price point was under $100. I also looked at the Kala KA-C, Mitchell MU70, Oscar Schmidt OU2F, and Mitchell MU70. As background, I'm a beginner so take everything with a grain of salt. I am mainly strumming and just learning to do some finger picking. Build / Appearance The first unit I received had a visible wood filler patch on the top and also a stress crack on one of the bends of the side. I returned it to Amazon, and got a new unit. The new unit was much better. I didn't notice it initially but one of the geared tuner pegs is screwed in slightly skewed, but it is just a few degrees and doesn't affect playability. The finish was a bit lighter than the photo appeared on my computer. It looks like a medium hue in the photo, but it is really more of a plain wood color. Bit the finish is described as natural and I take that to mean that no stain is used on the mahogany laminate. Frets were smooth and not rough. Sound / Playability Compared to the other models that I tried, the Cordoba has deeper mids and lows while still having loud enough highs. The Mitchell looked fantastic with its glossy finish, and when I played it the music store in an enclosed room it had good sustain and had a real sweet tone. But then I noticed that the projection was a bit muted and remember hearing some reviews that the gloss finish was the cause. I wanted something with more dynamic range and went with the Cordoba. The Kala's sound was a little weaker on the mids and lows, and had more of a Soprano sound to my ear. After playing the 15CM for a month or so, I started to notice that the deepest string (the C string) had a really long ring that didn't sound right to my ear. Did some research that suggested this is a common issue for all ukes, and that a thinner string would create less ringing. I switched out the Aquila Nylagut strings for Martin M600s and am much happier with the sound. It's largely subjective, though, and the Nylaguts would be fine for someone else with different preferences.

Amazing quality. I wasnt expecting such a clean, strong sound from each note. this little guy looks exceptional. im not a ukelele expert. however, ive owned a cordoba classical guitar in the past so i knew they had experience making nylon stringed instruments. Im so glad i chose this ukelele, it looks and feels like an expensive instrument. Luckily, this was also the nicest looking "design" i saw while browsing ukeleles on amazon as well. its simple yet elegant with the ivory looking border around the edges of the body, the pearly looking tuning pegs, and the pearly looking inlay circle around the hole. simple little classy touches that really make this thing look and feel like a high dollar instrument. ive played for 20 or 30 minutes and tuned it like 4 times so far. im getting used to the layout and different tuning compared to guitars already, and its starting to stay in tune pretty quickly. like all new strings u gotta tune them quite often at first. there is one issue i can see people having tho; this thing is too nice! u might be expecting a cheap little instrument u can toss around or leave on the couch or even outdoors. once u see this little guy you'll wanna treat it with respect and be all gentle and cautious where and how you put it down. thats the only negative thing i can say about this little bro so far... if any issues arise later on as i continue playing this ukelele ill update this review. I highly recommend this ukelele! I hope you get one and are as pleasantly surprised as i was/am! have a badass day my friend!

This is a review for the Cordoba 15CM Concert Ukulele sold by Calido Guitars. I already have a Lanikai Soprano uke that I like, but wanted something a tiny bit bigger with slightly larger frets. This was one of the few that ALL uke sites recommended so I decided to give it a try. I'm in quarantine (along with pretty much the rest of the world) and thought this would give me something to enjoy doing at home. The ukulele arrived REALLY fast! Maybe because it's not coming from an over-burdened Amazon Warehouse and from the dealer himself. Carefully packaged and in great shape! Saw some reviews mentioning that their uke arrived "out of tune". Um...you WANT it to arrive that way. Less tension on the instrument during an uncertain voyage. Mine arrived two notes below where it would be tuned---but in tune for that tuning, which was a great sign! I stretched the strings a bit as I tuned it up. This instrument REALLY holds its tune! It looks gorgeous! I inspected it for any issues, but nothing. It's SO easy to play! No buzzing. Every note from the top fret to the bottom is crisp and clear. The tone is fuller than your typical soprano Hawaiian-sounding uke (which is what I wanted). It included a Calido Guitars pick and a nice hand-written note of thanks and to "Stay Safe!" This uke could easily sell for twice the price. I've been playing it for hours already! Definitely will buy a tenor uke from them as soon as I can. Highly recommend!!!

It is my first online purchase of a musical instrument as a x'mas gift. Thanks for the x'mas promotion of 15% discount, which is an even better deal. Plus it has tons of good reviews, so I bet on it but was still worry about its receiving conditions. I'm glad that I gave it a try. I have checked everything out of the box, and it is almost near perfect except it lacks a gig bag in the package. After tuning, it can sing beautifully, and it stays in tune nicely after few days playing (probably 6-10 hrs). Instantly, I fell in love with its craftsmanship, playability, and the unique uke sounds. Although I am new to uke, I have been playing guitar for more than a year; so I pretty much know what to expect from a string instrument. I haven't compared it with many ukes, but it is definitely not a toy. One thing needs to bear in mind that it should be laminated from looking to side of the soundhole; the description is misleading on Amazon (Cordoba website doesn't say it's a solid mahogany); it's almost impossible to have a solid mahogany top with the price of less than $200. However, laminated doesn't mean bad; some professional musicians use laminated guitars with sound effects on stages, so it depends on what was laminated with. In this case, laminated with quartersaw mahogany seems working well for a low-end uke to compensate the high cost. One star out is because its lack of a gig bag. Cordoba ukes are almost included a gig bag on the package even the lowest-end UP110; I don't understand why Cordoba doesn't include a cheap gig bag, which at lease to give the beauty a dust free & light protection. Plus, surprisingly it was made in China. Although I have no discrimination about things that are made in China, I heard/read from other reviews that was made in Portugal. Overall, there are only few minor cosmetic imperfections by the careless final touch-ups on the back of the neck, it's not a big deal. Based on its imperfections, I believe that it was "completely handmade." For the look, it is simple, you may find much impressive looking ones at the same price range, but its simplicity with beautiful abalone rosette and rich tones blow them out on the same range. All in all, it will be a great value of a low-end uke. Go to your local store or youTube to check the sounds whether you like it or not before having it. I bet you will be surprised of getting much more value than what you pay for this baby.

I had a cheap ukulele that I bought a while ago. My 7 year old decided he wanted to learn how to play, so I bought this one to play with him. This ukulele looks beautiful and sounds nicer than the other one I had. The first week, it was hard to keep it in tune, which is normal due to new strings and new instrument. Now, it is behaving better and better, still losing tuning, but a bit less every day. Playing on it is easy, and the size is perfect. My son prefers the older one, which is a bit smaller, but he also likes playing this one. For me, this is a lot better, and I'm happy with the purchase.

I'm just starting with the ukulele and picked up this lovely little instrument at my local Guitar Center on sale for $79.99. I really wanted to hold it in my hands and hear the sound before picking one out and I wasn't disappointed. This uke is beautiful to look at and has a rich, warm sound that just makes you want to tinker with it all the time. The details of the rosette and the ivoroid bindings on the body make it even more beautiful and the action is so smooth. I added a strap button because I don't like to have to sit down to play and, as a beginner, I didn't enjoy trying to get my fret hand to make the right chord shapes while also supporting the uke's weight. It was super simple with a little help from a YouTube tutorial. I've got a nice hybrid case coming in the mail and I can't wait to be able to pack this around with me everywhere. You won't be disappointed with this uke.

When I retired my longtime desire to learn a Musical instrument became a possibility.I still am learning I first tried autoharps and a guitar but the only 4 strings idea won me over.Not having a mentor nearby I purchased several Ukuleles .A vintage MArtin $750.00- a Gretch- a Thinline KAla -A lankai.A Vietnamese Solid Acacia. I sold or returned almost all of them. I had talked to Elderly Music who said to look at the Cordoba but that was awhike ago. Then I started to look here at Amazon because of there great support. I will tell you that they dont say it but If I could on this issue I would lower the Cordoba too a 4.5 as they dont clearly state made in China.Many rumors abouund that these are hand made which I believe in Portugal (which is not true. The neck label states this the soundhole label does not.Then again whats a company to do even Martin builds its lower level (3 times the price of Cordoba in Mexico) you do get a cool sound hole smell though and after trying a couple I wasnt impressed. The vintage MArtin that I bought for 750.00 had lost something over the years as well. My other complaint is that if you by a humidistat Gig BAg from Cordoba at the time of purchase you get not a three year but a lifetime warranty. You wont find that Gig bag listed here.I cant find the concert size anywhere. That is a fault of Amazon. I first looked at the 10cm sold in a kit (cheap gig bag and a stupid tuner) The concert by the way is plenty big enough unless you are going to do Jake S fingerwork.This uke is only about 15.oo more then the 10cm kit when you get the current special offer.The 10 cm has actually gotten decent reviews but heres the difference that will take you a lot of time to figure out. The 10cm is all laminate and this one has a solid mahogany top.The 10cm has a composite fretboard this one is solid rosewood.Buy this one and get your own gig bag and a electronic tuner you will be a big winner. My better half has had to listen to all of my purchases so she saw this one and said looks very good she is an artist so I think thats special.This uke is elegantly simple. Then I played it and she said this one sounds better then any of the others.I agree ,this one I will keep already ordered a gig bag and humidifier .A humidifier is a must. Some have said Cordobas bamboo version have a tendency to crack so in that case a humidifier is especially a good idea.I believe it is as important as a tuner ( almost).So even with my complaints I have to give it a full 5 stars.This ukulele is meeting high standards and is more then a beginner ukulele at a beginners price.They build guitars for thousands of dollars and they somehow pull it off here.Mayby theres a Portugeese Luthier in that plant in China.

El ukulele trastea (sonido mal), pisando primer traste en curda E y A. Quisiera que lo cambiaran por uno igual. No quiero devolución. Pueden darme asistencia. Gracias.

Having years of experience playing Guitar's i thought i would try an Ukulele ,I spent a lot of time looking for one that i thought was good for the price,I searched the internet for advice and found a site that reviewed Uks,This Ukulele was in the top five of Ukulele's they reviewed,the four Uks above it were priced a lot dearer ,anyway i thought id go for for this one,found that Amazon had one for sale,It arrived within a couple of days well packet in a very strong cardboard box to witch i use to store it in still.After removing it from the box i began to inspect it then play it,I must say that i am above happy with this product CORDOBA 15CM CONCERT UKULELE it is the best choice i have ever made,I went along to my local music shop and played the most expensive ukuleles they had yes some of them were made of a more expensive wood and looked shinier,but i can tell you none sounded better than this CORDOBA 15CM CONCERT,You must remember that musical instruments are firstly to be listen to,If you are interested in learning to play Ukulele and like to buy one YES there are cheaper ones you can buy but for about £90.00 you can get this one delivered to your door And if really wont a good one this the one you wont,o.k it does not come with a bag like the advert says but the box that they use to post it to you is as good as a case ,The quality and price of this uku is going to mean that it will get popular witch could cause the price to get higher ,If you rely are interested then act as soon as possible I love this little instrument and i know that all of you out there will love it to.

Für dieses Preissegment ist die Ukulele super. Bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Kauf und empfehle sie jedem, der eine Ukulele sucht, weiter!

Update - Months later this Uke is head and shoulders above our other Ukes. We've not had to change the strings - it still sounds amazing. It hardly needs tuning compared to the other two we have. We recently took it camping for a couple weeks and it held up amazingly well and held it's tune with weather changes and lots of playing, while our Makala needed tuning all the time to stay playable. I still fully recommend this Uke. Update - a couple weeks later, this Uke is still playing well. Still have the original strings on it, it stays in tune and only seems to go out of tune with the weather changes (and then only slightly so). No rattles. I've been learning to play on it and use it daily. I would buy this again, as I've already got my value out of it and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others. Original - Arrived yesterday. Is a beautiful instrument, shockingly good for the price. Have played it for hours and it is still in tune. Happy with this!

Estupenda sonoridad, da gusto y desafina poco. Lo malo es el acabado, los trastes cortan... Es imperdonable! Las maderas no son muy bonitas y llamativas tampoco, pero eso no es lo más importante.