Concert vs Tenor Ukulele: What's Different?
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · By 
Jonah Mercer · Editorial policy
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A concert ukulele is 23 inches long and a tenor ukulele is 26 inches long, so the tenor is the larger size. The 4 ukuleles below are all concert size at 23 inches, with 4 nylon strings each. Check the size name before you buy, since concert and tenor look alike.
Concert is 23 inches, tenor is 26
Ukulele sizes are named by length. A concert ukulele is 23 inches long, and a tenor ukulele is 26 inches long. A soprano is 21 inches long. The size name is the figure to look for: the 4 ukuleles below are all concert size at 23 inches. A tenor is longer than a concert, with more room along the neck.
What changes with the size
The longer tenor has a longer neck and a larger body than the concert, while the tuning and the string count stay the same: 4 strings on both sizes. The Donner has 18 frets, with marks at the 5th, 7th, 9th and 12th frets. A longer neck gives more room between the frets. Check the size name and the fret count before you buy.
Wood, strings and the kit
The wood and the strings are the same kind of parts on both sizes. The Donner has a mahogany body, and the Ranch, the AODSK and the Kadence have sapele tops. The 4 ukuleles below have 4 nylon strings each, and each comes with a gig bag and a strap. Check the wood, the strings and the kit before you buy.
Look after the ukulele
Wipe the ukulele down with a soft dry cloth after you play, and keep it in its gig bag when you are not playing. The Donner and the AODSK kits come with a cleaning cloth. Change the strings when they look discolored or rough, or when they no longer hold tune. For work on the frets, ask a repair shop.
What you need
Donner Concert Ukulele Beginner Kit 23 inch
A 23-inch concert ukulele in mahogany with 18 frets, Aquila nylon strings, a gig bag, a strap and a tuner.
- Case or gig bag included
- Tuner included
- Size: concert
- Top wood: Quality High Pressure Laminte
- 2-year warranty stated
Ranch 23" Concert Ukulele Beginner Kit
A 23-inch concert ukulele in sapele with an arched back, Aquila strings, a gig bag, a strap and a tuner.
- Case or gig bag included
- Tuner included
- Size: concert
- Top wood: Sapele
AODSK Concert Ukulele for Beginner 23 Inch
A 23-inch concert ukulele in sapele with a gig bag, a strap, a tuner, 4 extra strings and a cleaning cloth.
- Case or gig bag included
- Tuner included
- Size: concert
- Top wood: Sapele
- Three-month warranty stated
Kadence UKTWC Concert 23" Acoustic Ukulele
A 23-inch concert ukulele in laminated sapele with nylon strings, a bag, a strap and die-cast tuners.
- Case or gig bag included
- Size: concert
- Top wood: Laminated Sapele Wood
- 1 year warranty stated
These come from our ranked list Best Ukulele, which compares them spec by spec.
Frequently asked questions
Is a tenor ukulele bigger than a concert?
Yes. A concert ukulele is 23 inches long and a tenor is 26 inches long, so the tenor is the larger size. Both sizes have 4 nylon strings.
How do I tell a concert from a tenor?
Check the size name and the length. A concert is 23 inches long and a tenor is 26 inches long. The 4 ukuleles here are all concert size at 23 inches.
What comes with a concert ukulele kit?
The 4 ukuleles here come with a gig bag and a strap. The Donner, the Ranch and the AODSK also come with a tuner, and the Donner and the AODSK come with a cleaning cloth. Check the kit before you buy.
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