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Cordoba

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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.

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

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  • Cream ABS top binding
  • 4 mm pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
  • Abalone rosette
  • Aquila new Nyglut Tenor 10U strings
  • Discrete soundhole pickup with volume control

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Body
  • Body type: Tenor
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Bocote
  • Back and sides: Bocote
  • Bracing pattern: Fan
  • Body finish: Satin Polyurethane
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • 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
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Cordoba
  • Configuration: Soundhole pickup
  • Preamp EQ: No
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • 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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4.67

12 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

So Far So Good
Beautiful tenor
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  1. Practicing8
  2. Concerts6
  3. Back-Up3
  4. Learning2
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice11
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Tone12
  2. Consistent7
  3. Well Built / Quality6
  4. Long Life1
  5. Dependable1

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • So Far So Good

    5

    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

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified 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

    4

    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

    4

    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.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified 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

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byStephanie

    fromNebraska

    Only wish it would feel more wood-like. The body has a plastic feel. Sounds great though.

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  • submitted22 days ago

    asked byAmy

    fromMaryland

    Can this be tuned CGDA, Brazilian style, like a mandola?

    Can this be tuned CGDA, Brazilian style, like a mandola?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    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 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?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    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?

    Is this a laminate top or solid wood top?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Laminate

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byErich

    fromundisclosed

    Where is the output jack and volume control?

    Where is the output jack and volume control?

    Open Reply - Beau
    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?

    can this be tuned into a LOW G string?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    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 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?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's electric

  • submitted5 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.

    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.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call with your order number 877-687-5403

  • submitted5 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!

    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!

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This model is discontinued

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJames

    fromMI

    Where does this plug in at? I dont see an input anywhere on the body.

    Where does this plug in at? I dont see an input anywhere on the body.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    You will plug into the strap button in back

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromMontreal, Canada

    Does the this Cordoba 15TB-E Bocote Tenor ship to Canada ? Thanks

    Does the this Cordoba 15TB-E Bocote Tenor ship to Canada ? Thanks

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, this item does not ship to Canada.