A Ukulele That Looks Like It Came from the Islands
There's something immediately distinctive about the Cordoba 25T. The moment you pick it up, you notice the striking natural figure of the acacia — an exotic tropical wood closely related to koa, the beloved Hawaiian tonewood. Every piece of this wood is a little different, with its own swirls and grain patterns, so no two 25T ukuleles look exactly alike. The satin finish keeps it looking organic rather than lacquered-up, and the rope-style binding with herringbone rosette give it that old-world charm you just don't see at this price point.
The 25T is a full-size tenor, which means a longer scale length and a wider fretboard compared to soprano or concert sizes. That extra real estate tends to suit players with larger hands, and the tenor's roomier scale makes chording a bit more comfortable for longer playing sessions. The sound sits in classic ukulele territory — bright and round, with enough body to hold its own in a room without amplification.
Whether you're picking up a uke for the first time or adding a quality acoustic option to your collection, the 25T has the look, feel, and tone to keep you playing.
Solid Acacia Top, Traditional Build
The centerpiece of the 25T is its solid acacia top. A solid top resonates differently than laminate — it vibrates as a single piece of wood, which tends to open up the instrument's tone over time. The figured acacia back and sides round out the warm, bright voice the 25 Series is known for.
Cordoba kept the construction details authentically rooted in ukulele tradition. The wooden rope-style top binding and herringbone rosette are nods to the instrument's Portuguese origins, not just cosmetic choices. The satin polyurethane finish is applied thinly, letting the wood breathe and stay visually honest.
Bone Nut, Aquila Strings, and a Comfortable Neck
Details matter, and Cordoba got the right ones right on the 25T. The bone nut and saddle improve note clarity and sustain at the open strings — a meaningful upgrade over plastic that many players notice immediately. The mahogany neck has a comfortable C shape with a 35mm nut width and an 18-fret fingerboard, giving you good playability up the neck.
The instrument ships with Aquila New Nylgut strings, which are widely considered the go-to standard for modern ukuleles. The Cordoba nickel tuners with black buttons hold pitch reliably and give the headstock a clean, understated look that suits the natural finish well.
Product Features:
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Body: Solid acacia top, figured acacia back and sides
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Neck: Mahogany, C shape
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Nut width: 35mm (1-3/8")
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Frets: 18
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Nut & saddle: Bone
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Finish: Satin polyurethane, Natural
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Rosette: Maple and ebony herringbone pattern
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Binding: Maple and ebony rope pattern
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Tuners: Cordoba nickel with black buttons
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Strings: Aquila New Nylgut
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Electronics: None (acoustic)
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Country of origin: China
Brand: Cordoba
Model: 25T
SKU: 25T TENOR UKE
Condition: New
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