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Brand | Cordoba |
Size | Soprano |
Color | Natural |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 21 x 7.13 x 2.38 inches |
Top Material Type | Mahogany |
Back Material Type | Mahogany |
String Material Type | Nylon |
Finish Type | Satin Finish |
Instrument | Ukulele |
Item Weight | 0.88 Pounds |
About this item
- Mahogany top
- Mahogany back and sides
- Abalone rosette
- Rosewood bridge and fingerboard
- Natural satin finish
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Product information
Item Weight | 14 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 21 x 7.13 x 2.38 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B00846UG1U |
Item model number | 15SM |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,356 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #33 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 15, 2011 |
Back Material | Mahogany |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Color Name | Natural |
Fretboard Material | Pau Ferro |
String Material | Nylon |
Top Material | Mahogany |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Size | Soprano |
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Product Description
The Cordoba 15SM is a soprano size ukulele that features a mahogany top, back and sides. The fingerboard and body are bound with ivroid binding giving this entry level ukulele an elegant, old world appearance. Unlike most instruments in this category the Cordoba 15SM is designed to have an authentic abalone rosette and satin finish that make this an exceptional ukulele for the both beginners and enthusiasts alike. Completely handmade.
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Cordoba 15SM Soprano Ukulele
The 15 series is a perfect place to start on ukulele. All mahogany construction provides a full, rich sound and appointments like an abalone rosette and cream ABS body and fingerboard binding set . Additional features include a sleek satin finish, silver tuners with pearl buttons, and premium Aquila strings.
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For beginners | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | — | 4.2 |
Craftsmanship | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.1 |
Sound quality | — | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | — | 4.4 |
Easy to learn | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | — | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Enya Musical | Donner Music | Enya Musical | Amazon.com | Zentra, LLC |
instrument | Ukulele | Ukulele | Ukulele | Harp | Ukulele | Ukulele |
size | Soprano | 21 inch | Soprano | 23 inch | Concert | Soprano |
number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
operation mode | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
top material | Mahogany | Carbon Fiber | Rosewood, Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany | Acacia |
back material | Mahogany | Carbon Fiber | Rosewood, Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany | Acacia |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, value, and tuning of the ukulele. For example, they mention it's beautifully built, has a lovely sound, and stays in tune nicely. Some appreciate the ease of use and say it'll stay in tune for a week or two.
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Customers like the quality of the ukulele. They mention that it's beautifully built, the craftsmanship is great, and the frets are all finished beautifully. They also say that it looks fantastic with its glossy finish and is simple yet elegant.
"...The frets are all finished beautifully and the ends are smooth and rounded. A microfiber cloth slides up and down both sides without a single snag...." Read more
"Good quality. Great sound. Easy to tune. Would make a great gift for someone who wants to learn. Good size for both kids and adults." Read more
"This looks nice, the intonation is good, and it plays well. Electronics are good for this price point. But ugh, that top...." Read more
"...decent projection, good sustain and a very nice warm tone with good mids and lows. A bit weak on the highs but better strings might help...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the stringed instruments. They say it has a lovely sound, the intonation is good, and it plays well. The tone is fuller than your typical soprano Hawaiian-sounding uke, and is amazing plugged or not. Some say it can sing beautifully and stays in tune nicely after few weeks.
"...It actually sounded great. Pulled the treble and the bass down to a little over half and the middle to about 80% and it sounded nice...." Read more
"...I enjoy this one better, it’s a tenor so has warmer tone...." Read more
"Good quality. Great sound. Easy to tune. Would make a great gift for someone who wants to learn. Good size for both kids and adults." Read more
"This looks nice, the intonation is good, and it plays well. Electronics are good for this price point. But ugh, that top...." Read more
Customers find the value of the ukulele to be good for the price. They say it looks and feels like an expensive instrument, and plays far better than the price would indicate. Customers also say the tenor is an excellent uke that will provide years of enjoyment.
"...Electronics are good for this price point. But ugh, that top. There are $60 imports that have better sustain...." Read more
"...I don't expect anything great at this price point. This is a good uke for $130." Read more
"...say that I care for their choice of strings, but they are good enough to get started on and I wouldn't necessarily replace them right away...." Read more
"...For $70 this version is a great deal and a great uke. Just give it a good inspection and see if the notes are dead around fret 13,14,15." Read more
Customers like the tuning of the ukulele. They mention that it stays in tune marvelously, and the sound is mellow and pleasant. They also say that it requires little tuning after the strings settle. Some customers also mention that the tuners seem to stay put even with heavy playing.
"...and after re-tuning a few times to break in the strings, it is holding tune nicely while I play...." Read more
"Good quality. Great sound. Easy to tune. Would make a great gift for someone who wants to learn. Good size for both kids and adults." Read more
"...to stretch until you break them in, so at first, it will be hard to keep it in tune, but you can help this process along by gently stretching the..." Read more
"...Cheap tuners, but I knew that, a bit rough but hold tune very well (so far). I already ordered some decent $25 Grovers...." Read more
Customers find the ukulele easy to play and manage. They say the strings are easy to work with and the instrument is playable right out of the box.
"...For the look, it is simple, you may find much impressive looking ones at the same price range, but its simplicity with beautiful abalone rosette and..." Read more
"...tuning compared to guitars already, and its starting to stay in tune pretty quickly...." Read more
"...I like the quality of the Cordoba and easy to manage. This one I would recommend for other future UKELELEPlayers...." Read more
"...The one I kept for myself had a perfect action out of the box that did not have to be adjusted; I can play for hours without any pain in my..." Read more
Customers find the ukulele to be a marvel to play, and mention it's especially fun to learn new songs. They also appreciate the hours of entertainment it provides, and are pleased with how playable it is. Overall, customers say making music with the ukulele is fun and relatively easy.
"...Instantly, I fell in love with its craftsmanship, playability, and the unique uke sounds...." Read more
"...and are looking to pick up something new pretty quickly, it's a pretty fun, interesting new challenge that came rather naturally...." Read more
"...While I do hope to get a sold wood Koa in the future these are great for learning...." Read more
"...Though purchased for him, I was very pleased with how playable the uke was and the quality for the $...." Read more
Customers find the size of the ukulele to be great, good for both kids and adults, and tiny. They also say the neck is the perfect size and the chord charts are helpful. Some customers also mention that the case straps are kid size and that the pickup gives plenty of room to boost the trim without clipping. Overall, most are happy with the size and portability of the product.
"...Would make a great gift for someone who wants to learn. Good size for both kids and adults." Read more
"...I only had to due some fine tuning to get the right sound. It's so tiny! I love it, and I will probably get a Concert sized Ukulele later on...." Read more
"...I am impressed with the sound, size and fret spacing. I really enjoy the electric pick up...." Read more
"...My favorite is this TM15. It is large enough for my fingers to easily fret up and down the board...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the finish of the stringed instruments. They mention that the finish is not impressive, has some issues, and is not beautiful. Some say that the fingerboard is finished poorly and has a matte look. Overall, some find the product sturdy but not fancy.
"...My only real gripe is this edge burst finish doesn't look so impressive. The spotty, dirty looking mahogany grain just doesn't do the burst justice...." Read more
"...Overall, there are only few minor cosmetic imperfections by the careless final touch-ups on the back of the neck, it's not a big deal...." Read more
"...for a cosmetic reason only: the corner of the end of the fingerboard is finished poorly (I’ve attached a picture)...." Read more
"...The finish itself isn't amazing...." Read more
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Craftsmanship and finish are very nice. The binding on the body and the fretboard are done very well. The binding on the neck makes the edges nice and smooth, plus the fret work is fantastic. The frets are all finished beautifully and the ends are smooth and rounded. A microfiber cloth slides up and down both sides without a single snag. Tuners work great, and after re-tuning a few times to break in the strings, it is holding tune nicely while I play.
The description on Amazon did not give a measurement for the nut, so I went to the Cordoba site to check. I noted that on the Cordoba site, they claim the nut is 38 mm or 1-1/2 inches, which is what I really wanted. The instrument received has a 35mm or 1-3/8 inch nut. It does say on the Cordoba site that specifications are subject to change without notice. Perhaps this is one of the changes. I really wanted the wider nut for my larger hands, but the longer scale provides more space between the frets, so I think this will be OK. I am still a little disappointed.
I did not expect too much from the pick-up at this price point. I I do not have an acoustic amp, so I plugged it into my Electric guitar amp. I cranked the volume on the preamp as high as it would go and set the amplifier to about the halfway point. It actually sounded great. Pulled the treble and the bass down to a little over half and the middle to about 80% and it sounded nice. Just used a clean signal, boosting or distorting would probably create too much feedback with the piezo pickup and an electric guitar amp.
I do not know why they make a big deal about this having "Premium Italian Aquila Strings" since most people I know change the strings within a few days of getting an instrument shipped. That being said... I no not like like the strings that came on it. The are really stiff, gritty and sound more "plinky" than the D'Addario strings I have on my concert Uke. Maybe it is the tone wood, Rosewood body on the Concert, Mahogany on this one, but I will be changing the strings out in a few days, once I get the D'Addarrios I ordered. Then I will know for sure.
Other than the nut width disappointment, I have no real complaints about the Uke itself. It would have been nice if it came with a gig bag, but at this price I can afford to buy a decent, padded gig bag or an inexpensive hard case.
As for the shipping. It was delayed and I assume that was due to the horrible weather the whole country is experiencing currently. It had to come to the Rockies all the way from New Jersey, so I am not complaining about having to wait a few extra days to get it. I was very disappointed by the packing for shipment and the packaging of the Uke itself. The Ukulele box, measuring 28 by 11 by 4 inches, was tossed in a box that was about 19 x 12 by 39 with NO additional padding or packing material. By the time it got to me, the tape on the outer box was coming undone, and the top flap was coming open (not enough for packing materials like paper or those air filled packing pillows to come out), there was a 5 inch gash in the bottom by a corner and the box had been squashed a little. Inside, the Uke box had come open, not taped shut at all, the lid had completely separated from the lower portion of the box and the is was torn in 3 different places. It had bounced around inside the larger box for almost a week, as it traveled to me. The Ukulele was wrapped in a .5mm thick, white foam bag, and had either stayed in the lower part of the box, or had returned to that place by the time I got it (seems unlikely it would go back into the bottom, so I assume it stayed) . I inspected the Uke carefully before I even turned a Tuning Key to make sure there was no damage. As far as I can tell the instrument is unscathed. Dare I say this is a statement of a well built instrument despite the crappy packaging and shipping prep.
In a nutshell, based upon my first hours with the 15TM-CE, I would be pleased buy another Cordoba Ukulele, but I might just get it from a shop rather than risk the shipping issues.
I did have to return one of these, because there was very noticeable buzz on all 4 strings through the 1st 6 frets (no buzz with open strings), making it unplayable. I tried raising the saddle by a substantial amount, but still had unplayable buzz, and the action became so high that I did not want to raise it any more. I could have sanded down the frets, but did not want to make a permanent change on a uke that I just bought. Luckily, I bought this from Amazon! :-) I was able to return it, and got a replacement.
The 1st uke on the 1st order sounds perfect, and the replacement sounds perfect as well. So I am very happy now. Make sure your uke does not buzz after tuning, esp with a uke that should be decent quality like this one..
This is my 2nd concert size uke. I like the concert uke for the size and the tone. It has a warm tone, even more than my previous concert uke (ADM concert Mahogany, i have 2 as well). The ADM is also very good, and some may like the brighter sound, but I prefer the warmer sound that the Cordoba gives me. Construction is flawless (Cordoba is a very good guitar maker), and it is a very pretty uke.
Comparing it to the concert ADM: Using lower frets they sound very similar and equally good. Like I said, the ADM has a brighter tone and the Cordoba a warmer tone. It's a matter of taste. Using higher frets, the quality of the Cordoba comes out more, because the strings are better in tune than when using the ADM (with action being equal on both). If you only strum on low frets, then this won't matter to you, and you can save money with the ADM. But the ADM flaws become noticeable after you have been playing a while, start using higher frets, and then get the urge to upgrade (like me). So the Cordoba may be more of an initial investment, but it will last you longer as you continue to grow with you new uke, as it is better quality. So after a year of playing, I'm ready for the next level, but don't want to dish out $200+ to upgrade my ADM to a much higher level that I don't need. If i had started with the Cordoba, that should be good for me for a lifetime (unless i miraculously turned pro),
Please note (bc I read this complaint a lot), on this and all ukes, and all stringed instruments.... It will not be tuned when you get it. And when you tune it, it will instantly go out of tune again. It needs constant tuning at first, and is unplayable. This will gradually slow down to the point where you only need to tune it every couple of minutes. And then every 15 minutes, then every hour. And then every few hours, and then every day, etc.... Eventually you will get the strings stretched to the point where they settle and don't need tuning for about a week or two. More or less depending on how much you practice and how much you care. If you are giving a uke as a gift, please let them know that they will have to tune constantly for the first few days and need to play it to stretch the strings, but it will get better. After 1-2 weeks of daily playing, they should be settled. But will still require tuning once in a while whether due to temp or humiidty or time.
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Cambié de tamaño Concierto a Tenor, es el primer Tenor que tengo y no sé cómo no lo había cambiado antes, al menos para mi... este es el tamaño perfecto si ya no eres principiante. Aparte de que le cambié la cuerda de High G a una Aquila Low G Wounded y fue lo mejor que pude hacer. El ukulele ya viene con cuerdas Aquila, que está demás explicar su calidad. Importante: Hay que tomar en cuenta que como cualquier instrumento de cuerdas, los primeros días se desafinará de manera constante, hay que seguir afinando y tocando hasta que se ajuste. Tomen en cuenta que por tener una caja más grande, su sonido es más grave, si buscas el sonido típico hawaiano de ukulele muy dulce y agudo, compra un Soprano.
Estéticamente es muy bonito, me encantan los colores claros en los ukuleles y también los que traen roseta de abulon. Lo único que le veo de contra es que para su precio podría traer clavijas metálicas, pero eso ya es de gustos.
Buen sonido, buena acústica, buen tamaño, buena madera, todo excelente, recomendado, es una buena inversión y un ukulele para tenerlo por años.
Si eres principiante te recomiendo mejor un tamaño Soprano o Concierto.
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