Tanglewood Tiare Concert Ukuleles

Tiare concert ukulele range

A concert ukulele is slightly bigger than a soprano, with a little more room between the frets and a rounder tone. The Tanglewood Tiare Concert series has eight of them, from £89 to £199, so you can pick the wood and the look you like at a price that suits.

Choosing by wood

The tops are where the models differ most. The TWT 3 has a black walnut top and the TWT 4 has a spruce top, both £89 and a good starting point. The TWT 6 has flame mahogany and the TWT 8 has koa, both £129. The TWT 10 has spalt maple at £179, and the TWT 11 has a solid cedar top at £199.

• Spruce: usually bright and clear.
• Koa and mahogany: a warmer, rounder sound.
• Solid cedar: a solid top that tends to sound fuller.

Electro-acoustic models

If you want to play through an amp, there are two electro acoustic concert ukulele options at £199. The TWT 12 E has an ovangkol top and the TWT 8 E has a koa top. Both match their acoustic equivalents in size, so you only pay extra for the electronics. See more in our electro-acoustic ukuleles section.

Beyond concert size

For a bigger body, browse the tenor ukuleles or the Tiare Baritone. You can also see every size in the concert ukuleles category and the full ukulele range.

A gig bag, spare strings and a tuner make a good starter set. The TWT 4 is a straightforward first choice. Every order has free UK delivery.

Who concert ukuleles suit

Concert is a popular middle size. It is comfortable for most adults, easier to fret than a soprano for people with larger fingers, and still light enough to carry anywhere. Beginners can start at £89 and learn on the same instrument for years, while players who want a nicer wood can step up to koa, spalt maple or solid cedar. Think about the sound you like, and then about the look of the top, because each wood changes the appearance as well as the tone. If you plan to perform, the two electro-acoustic models save you from adding a pickup later.