A Little Ukulele With a Lot Going On
There's a moment when you pick up a uke and immediately think, "wait, this shouldn't feel this good at this price." The Cordoba 15SM tends to do that. It's a soprano-sized ukulele built with all-mahogany construction — top, back, and sides — handmade with attention to details you don't usually see at this price point, like an authentic abalone rosette and ivoroid binding on both the body and fingerboard.
Soprano is the classic ukulele size: compact, lightweight, and immediately recognizable. With a 13.5-inch scale length, the fret spacing is tight and the overall feel is cheerful and responsive. It's tuned G-C-E-A like all standard ukuleles, and that mahogany construction delivers a tone that's full and balanced rather than thin or boxy.
Whether you're just starting out or you want a no-fuss uke to keep around the house, the 15SM brings genuine craftsmanship to an approachable price.
All Mahogany, All the Way Through
Cordoba builds the 15SM with mahogany top, back, and sides — a wood choice that rewards players with a warm, balanced tone and good projection for such a small body. The quartersawn mahogany construction, confirmed by Sweetwater, adds consistency and resonance to the build.
The rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface, while the ivoroid body and fingerboard binding give the instrument a classic, finished look. The abalone rosette around the soundhole is the kind of detail that typically appears on instruments priced much higher.
Playability Details That Matter
The 15SM features a 35mm (1.37-inch) nut width — a comfortable dimension for soprano uke playing — and a 343mm (13.5-inch) scale length. Fret markers sit at the 5th, 7th, and 10th frets so you can find your way around the neck without hunting. Silver tuning machines with pearl buttons keep you in tune and add a polished visual touch.
Cordoba strings the 15SM with Aquila New Nylgut strings, a reliable choice that responds well right out of the box. The satin finish keeps the neck comfortable in your hand and lets the natural mahogany grain show through.
Product Features:
- Size: Soprano (13.5-inch scale length, ~21-inch overall length)
- Top: Mahogany (quartersawn)
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Nut Width: 35mm (1.37 inches)
- Rosette: Abalone
- Binding: Ivoroid body and fingerboard binding
- Finish: Satin
- Tuners: Silver with pearl buttons
- Strings: Aquila New Nylgut
- Electronics: None (acoustic)
- Completely handmade
Brand: Cordoba
Model: 15SM
SKU: 15SM SOPRANO UKE
Condition: New
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