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Cordoba 20TM-CE Tenor Ukulele

Cordoba

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The Cordoba 20TM-CE Tenor cutaway acoustic-electric ukulele is a premium, handmade ukulele featuring solid mahogany top, back and sides for a rich, warm tone with beautiful sustain. The cutaway body and built-in Cordoba electronics with 2-band EQ provide effortless access to higher frets and the ability to plug in for amplified performances. Whether you're strumming beachside or on stage, the 20TM-CE delivers authentic ukulele sound and playability that inspires.

Solid Mahogany Construction Produces a Warm, Balanced Tone

The 20TM-CE's all-mahogany body resonates freely, producing full, articulate tones across the tonal spectrum. Mahogany's dense grain helps project volume while controlling overtones for a focused sound. The solid mahogany top, in particular, enhances note clarity and sustain. Overall, the 20TM-CE has a warm, mellow voice that flatters vocal accompaniment or stands alone in solo performance.

Cutaway Body and Onboard Electronics Provide Total Performance Freedom

The soft cutaway gives players unfettered access to higher frets for complex solos and melodies. Combined with the built-in Cordoba 2-band EQ pickup, the cutaway design makes the 20TM-CE ideal for plugged-in gigs where volume and tonal control are essential. Sculpt your sound with the bass and treble EQ, adjust overall volume, and never worry about feedback, allowing you to focus on your performance.

Traditional Craftsmanship and Premium Appointments

True to Cordoba's dedication to tradition, the 20TM-CE is handcrafted start to finish. You'll appreciate details like the herringbone rosette, elegant neck heel and gold tuners. A satin finish enhances the natural beauty of the mahogany. Overall, the 20TM-CE exudes a subtle sophistication that complements its musical abilities.

Lightweight, Compact and Ready to Play

Despite its full-size tenor body, the 20TM-CE weighs just 1.8 lb., making it ideal for travel or hours of comfortable playing. Measuring 23" in scale length, the 20TM-CE's fingerboard is sized for most adult hands while remaining portable. Strung with Aquila Nylgut strings for a traditional feel, the 20TM-CE is ready to play right out of the included Cordoba gig bag.

Cordoba 20TM-CE Tenor Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Ukulele Natural
Cordoba 20TM-CE Tenor Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Ukulele Natural
Cordoba 20TM-CE Tenor Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Ukulele Natural

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  • Tenor-sized body for increased volume and comfortable fingering
  • Beautiful solid mahogany top, laminate back and sides
  • Smooth mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • All-natural wood rosette inlay
  • Cordoba UK2000q 2-band active preamp/pickup system

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  • Top: Solid Mahogany
  • Back & Sides: Mahogany
  • Binding/Bridge: Rosewood bridge
  • Rosette: All natural wood inlay in a herringbone pattern
  • Finish: Matte (satin)
  • Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard
  • Scale Length: 430 mm (17")
  • Nut Width: 35 mm (1-3/8")
  • Fret Marker Inlays: Pearl inlays on the 5, 7, 10, 12
  • Nut/Saddle: Composite
  • Number of Frets: 14 to body, 18 total
  • Body Width & Length: 231 mm (9-1/8") width at lower bout/173 mm at upper bout/26.25" in total length
  • Body Depth: 79 mm (3-1/8") at lower bout/67 mm at upper bout
  • Turning Machines: Chrome with pearl buttons
  • Strings: Aquila Nylgut
  • Electronics: Cordoba UK2000q 2-band active piezo

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4.67

63 Reviews

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Amazing quality of product, for a steal!

I had been interested in picking up the ukelele for about six months but hadn't really gotten a chance to take it seriously until recently, so that's when the research began. I saw plenty of beautiful ukes in this price range, but none that were acoustic/electric. The most important thing I learned from many review videos and ukelele websites was to go to a store and put your hands on one before you bought it. Boy was I glad I went to Guitar Center first! Some of the other models I was interested in held tuning terribly (yes I know the strings need time to stretch and all that) but after a few strum sessions with each uke, they sounded awful and needed retuning. I settled on this model after I laid my hands on it and heard its beautiful sound. I rarely have to re-tune it even after playing it all day. The mahogany has a much more unique and pleasing sound over some Koa models and the satin finish is to die for. The only thing I didn't care for was the tuning keys which look a little plastic-like up close, but a very minor drawback and can be swapped out if you really wanted. One detail not apparent until you hold one of these babies is the hand laid wood pattern around the hole and on the bridge. I first thought it was like many cheaper ukes, and that it was a sticker, or plastic inlay, but was very impressed with that little detail. I'm a guitar player and found the tenor size much more comfortable and pleasing versus a soprano. Concert sizes play well too, but there wasn't much of a selection at that store. Preamp is extremely powerful and has a very full sound when plugged in. Anyone who plays this ukelele will be more than pleased, for sure. I got this baby for a steal at a labor day sale, but would've gladly payed the list price or the online price for it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

I don't think I would ever buy another on of these!

I purchased this Ukulele for my granddaughter. She has another Ukulele but it wasn't a very good one and I thought she needed a better quality Ukulele. I wanted her to have an Acoustic-Electric instrument and it is also what she said she wanted. I looked online for a ukulele and finally decided to purchase from Guitar Center. When I went into the store to buy one I was told that the one they had not only had a defect on the neck but that the electronics also didn't work right and couldn't be fixed. They said they could order a new one and that is what I did. I received the new Ukulele in perfect time as my granddaughter was going to be visiting me the next day. She absolutely loved, loved, loved, her new acoustic-electric ukulele. I received a phone call from my daughter after they had returned home informing my the the electric input on the ukulele had come apart and again could not be fixed. Guitar Center is once again ordering my granddaughter another Ukulele. It's not that Guitar Center isn't taking care of us it is just that the product doesn't seem to be of very good quality. I am not very happy!

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Best Uses

  1. Practicing27
  2. Concerts17
  3. Back-Up6
  4. Acoustic or plugged in sounds great1
  5. Beginner/new to uke1

Cons

  1. Breaks Easy3
  2. Not Consistent3
  3. Poor Tone Quality1
  4. Un-Tunes1
  5. Craftsmanship1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced16
  2. Novice13
  3. Professional Musician5
  4. Child2

Pros

  1. Good Tone31
  2. Consistent20
  3. Well Built / Quality19
  4. Long Life9
  5. Easy to play/learn1

Reviewed by 63 customers

  • Great ukulele for the money.

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byChris

    fromMartinsburg west Virginia

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought this to learn the uke and to have some fun. The Cordoba Uke plays like a dream. The Fishman electronics are great and sound amazing through an acoustic amp. The only issue would be the strings. The c string keeps stretching and de tuning itself.

  • Owned for over 15 years, still an incredible product!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJeremy

    fromAlbany, NY

    I received this Uke as a gift over 15 years ago. I play it regularly and it has been phenomenal! I have nothing but good things to say about it.

  • I'm in love

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJanet B

    fromSan Marcos, Texas

    I love everything bout this instrument. I wanted an electric tenor and the quality and sound are very satisfying. I'm a beginner and this little beauty makes learning easy.

  • Beautiful intonation!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byShell

    fromCincinnati, oh

    I'm just getting started playing uke and previously owned another brand which did not stay in tune up the neck. Drove me crazy listening to the crashing tones. This sweet little ukulele stays in tune all the way up through the cutaway which allows me to love the learning process.

  • I would recommend this product to friends.

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byHuey

    fromPhila.,PA

    I use it for practice. I dislike the frequent tuning. Tone and look is nice.

  • I love my new Córdoba this was birthday gift

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMelylahs

    fromLos Ángeles

    I love it

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted9 months ago

    asked byDave

    fromShelton, CT

    Can this ukulele handle a low G string?

    Can this ukulele handle a low G string?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I think it already has a low G.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byCarol

    fromroseburg, or

    Does it fit in the guitar center Concert hard case?

    Does it fit in the guitar center Concert hard case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I'm not sure what that is.....Please see................"Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case"

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byUkuleleWannabe

    fromBoise ID

    Does the Electronics include a tuner?

    Does the Electronics include a tuner?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it doesn’t

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byCynthia

    fromStratham NH

    Where is this Cordoba made? I don't want to but a ukulele that was made in China

    Where is this Cordoba made? I don't want to but a ukulele that was made in China

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Made in Indonesia

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bySALLY

    fromIL

    Does a case or gig bag come with this ukulele?

    Does a case or gig bag come with this ukulele?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This ukulele does not come with a case or a gig bag.