Tenor
In the 1920s and 30s, jazz ukulele players wanted a larger uke than a concert, for single-note solos and because of the improved sustain and intonation that a tenor uke can provide, as well as its rich tone. Pennsylvaniaʻs C.F. Martin Co. made the worldʻs most acclaimed tenor ukuleles, mainly out of mahogany, and Mele tenor ukes are almost an exact reproduction, because we were able to obtain Martinʻs blueprints from the Guild of American Luthiers at a time when Martin was not making any ukuleles. Today, most professional ukulele players play the tenor uke, and if you go to a Hawaiian music performance, youʻll most likely see a Mele tenor ukulele onstage. Mele also makes 6 and 8-string ukuleles, which double up 2 or all 4 of the strings, still in GCEA tuning. ***Please note*** Due to the handmade nature of our instruments, ukuleles may vary due to differences in tone woods, characteristics in the wood grains etc. Every ukulele is absolutely unique and a representation of the exact model you are buying. Your ukulele may not be identical to the one pictured. It will, however, be the same model.
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Mele Mahogany Tenor
$499.00 – $848.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Mango Tenor Ukulele
$799.00 – $1,148.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Mahogany Tenor with Abalone Shell Inlay
$799.00 – $1,148.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Koa Top Tenor
$849.00 – $1,198.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Mango Tenor 6 String Ukulele
$899.00 – $1,248.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Mahogany Tenor 6 String with Cutaway
$899.00 – $1,248.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele All Koa Tenor
$999.00 – $1,948.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Koa Top with Mango Back and Sides Tenor
$999.00 – $1,313.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Mango Tenor 8 String
$999.00 – $1,348.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele 6 and 8 String Koa Tenor Collection *Limited Stock* Please call to inquire
$1,099.00 – $1,548.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Spruce Top Koa Back 8 String
$1,199.00 – $1,548.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Koa Tenor with Abalone Shell Inlay
$1,699.00 – $2,048.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Curly Koa Top Quilted Maple Back and Sides with Custom Herring Bone Rosette *Limited Stock*
$2,999.00 – $3,348.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Glossy Curly Kauai Koa Tenor with Abalone Shell Inlay *Limited Stock*
$3,499.00 – $3,848.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mele Glossy Curly Maui Koa Tenor with Abalone Shell Inlay
$3,499.00 – $3,848.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page