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Cordoba 15TB-E Bocote Tenor Acoustic-Electric Ukulele Natural


Description
The Cordoba 15TB-E is a handcrafted tenor ukulele that produces full, ringing tones and looks as good as it sounds. Featuring a solid bocote top, back and sides, this small-bodied ukulele resonates with a warm, rich voice. Premium Aquila strings provide a crisp, clear sound. For live performance, the 15TB-E includes a discreet Cordoba pickup with volume control.
Exotic Bocote Construction Sings
The 15TB-E gets its stunning looks and sound from bocote, an exotic hardwood prized for musical instruments. Bocote's tight grain and medium density give the 15TB-E a balanced, resonant tone with full lows, sweet mids and clear highs. Visually striking, bocote has a warm brown color and distinctive grain pattern. A satin finish protects the wood while allowing it to breathe freely.
Premium Strings and Electronics Amplify Your Sound
Aquila New Nyglut strings provide a bright, crisp tone that complements the 15TB-E's resonant bocote body. For live performance, a discreet Cordoba pickup allows you to plug in and be heard. With simple volume control, you can dial in just the right amount of amplification. The pickup captures the 15TB-E's full, natural acoustic tone and projects it to your audience.
Beautiful Details and Comfortable Playability
An abalone rosette and cream binding decorate the 15TB-E with understated elegance. Silver tuners with pearl buttons complete the premium look. A lightweight, comfortably contoured body makes the 15TB-E ideal for beginners and professionals alike. Its 1.5" nut width gives plenty of room for complex chords and melodies.



Features
- Cream ABS top binding
- 4 mm pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Abalone rosette
- Aquila new Nyglut Tenor 10U strings
- Discrete soundhole pickup with volume control
Specs
- Body type: Tenor
- Cutaway: No
- Top wood: Bocote
- Back and sides: Bocote
- Bracing pattern: Fan
- Body finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: Not specified
- Nut width: 1.5" (38 mm)
- Fingerboard: Composite
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Scale length: 17"
- Number of frets: 19
- Neck finish: Satin
- Pickup/preamp: Yes
- Brand: Cordoba
- Configuration: Soundhole pickup
- Preamp EQ: No
- Feedback filter: No
- Tuner: No
- Headstock overlay: Not specified
- Tuning machines: Silver/Black
- Bridge: Composite
- Saddle and nut: Composite
- Number of strings: 4
- Special features:
- Case: Sold separately
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Reviews
4.67
12 Reviews
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
- Practicing8
- Concerts6
- Back-Up3
- Learning2
- Novice11
- Professional Musician1
- Good Tone12
- Consistent7
- Well Built / Quality6
- Long Life1
- Dependable1
Reviewed by 12 customers
So Far So Good
submitteda year ago
byRob
fromMoore, OK
I just bought this uke today and I really like it. It's beautiful to look at and sounds awesome. I bought a set of classical guitar strings so I could take the bottom four and tune it DGBE, much like a baritone ukulele. Now I can play "normal guitar" chords in a smaller form. Plus it should be easy to travel with.
Love the sound
Verified Buyer
submitted2 years ago
byLT
fromAvondale, az
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
The sound is great and it's beautiful too. I like that it's a bigger size also.
I would buy this ukulele again anytime
submitted3 years ago
byDanae
fromSalem, Oregon
I am learning how to play and absolutely love this ukulele. I tested many for sound and comfort and this one was among the best that I tried. I was told that they can go out of tune easy but that has not been the case and it was very easy to tune the first time. It took me less that 10 minutes.
I would buy this ukulele again anytime
submitted3 years ago
byDanae
fromSalem, Oregon
I am just learning how to play and it has an amazing tone and is easy to tune and keep tuned which I had heard could be a problem with ukuleles. It looks as beautiful as it sounds.
Exceptional value; full and rich voice.
Verified Buyer
submitted3 years ago
byRobert
fromRichmond, VA
Good volume and tone for a laminate. I prefer its full tonal range to a 'brighter' sound of a solid spruce-top tenor uke from the same manufacturer.
Beautiful look and sound
submitted4 years ago
byStephanie
fromNebraska
Only wish it would feel more wood-like. The body has a plastic feel. Sounds great though.
Q&A
Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.
submitted22 days ago
asked byAmy
fromMaryland
Can this be tuned CGDA, Brazilian style, like a mandola?
Yes, you can tune the Cordoba 15TB-E Bocote Tenor Acoustic-Electric Ukulele to CGDA, similar to a Brazilian-style mandola. Its 17" scale length is comparable to that of a mandola, which typically ranges from 15.5" to 17", making it suitable for CGDA tuning.submitted3 years ago
asked byMolly
fromNew York, NY
I believe that this Ukulele is not solid wood but is made from laminated materials. Do I still have to put a portable humidifier in the case, or get a HumiCase for it? Do I have to worry about the temperature being between 60F to 85 degrees? Do I have to worry about the humidity being lower than 30%. Does the humidity have to be between 45% - 55%? I don't know if laminates crack or distort if the above weather conditions are not met. Will it get distorted or cracK?
I don't think it's solid either. It doesn't that level of care.submitted3 years ago
asked byAndy
fromMountain View CA
Is this a laminate top or solid wood top?
Laminatesubmitted4 years ago
asked byErich
fromundisclosed
Where is the output jack and volume control?
The output jack is located on the bottom of the body. Unfortunately, it is not pictured. There is no volume control. The volume would need to be controlled by the amp or PA the instrument is connected to.submitted4 years ago
asked bysongbirdsusie
fromcarson city neavda
can this be tuned into a LOW G string?
I don't think so.submitted4 years ago
asked byAndy
fromundisclosed
It says that this ukulele is acoustic-electric yet from your pictures I do not see any holes to plug it in? Is the wrong item pictured or am I missing something?
It's electricsubmitted5 years ago
asked byAlan
fromScottsdale, AZ
The electronics do not work on the uke I just received (Cordoba 15 TB E). Should there be battery? I don't see one when I look inside, nor do I see a place for one, and there was no battery in the box. I've tried different cords and amps. Nothing.
Please give us a call with your order number 877-687-5403submitted5 years ago
asked byDusty
fromErie, PA
Hi, I was just trying to purchase the Cordoba 15TB-E Bocote Tenor Acoustic-Electric Ukulele, and it says they're in stock ready to be shipped but when I go to my cart, it says it's unavailable. Could you guys clear this up for me? Is it unavailable or is it available? Thank you!
This model is discontinuedsubmitted6 years ago
asked byJames
fromMI
Where does this plug in at? I dont see an input anywhere on the body.
You will plug into the strap button in backsubmitted6 years ago
asked byJohn
fromMontreal, Canada
Does the this Cordoba 15TB-E Bocote Tenor ship to Canada ? Thanks
Unfortunately, this item does not ship to Canada.