A Laid-Back Tenor with a Bold Look
Sometimes you want a uke that doesn't make a fuss — one that just sounds good, plays comfortably, and happens to look great in the process. Luna's Vintage Mahogany Tenor in Black Satin does exactly that. The matte black finish gives it a sleek, understated vibe that stands out from the usual natural-wood crowd, while the all-mahogany construction keeps the tone warm and focused.
Part of Luna's Vintage Series, this tenor is aimed squarely at players who want a genuinely playable instrument without spending a fortune. The Vintage Series is the perfect place for beginners or intermediate players looking for an affordable ukulele to noodle around with — one that delivers a warm sound and higher-pitched tone from its eastern mahogany top and body. The tenor body size gives you a bit more real estate on the fretboard than a soprano or concert, which many players appreciate for fingerpicking or chord work.
The details Luna put into this uke are a nice touch at this price. The instrument features beautiful triangle inlays and a laser-etched rosette around the sound hole — design elements that make it feel a little more special than a plain starter uke.
All-Mahogany Construction, Walnut Fingerboard
With its all-mahogany construction — top, back, sides, and neck — the Luna Vintage Mahogany Tenor Ukulele delivers a surprisingly rich and full voice. Mahogany is a classic tonewood in the ukulele world, known for producing warm, slightly rounded tones that work well across strumming and fingerstyle playing alike.
The walnut fingerboard adds a touch of contrast to the black finish and has a smooth, comfortable feel under the fingers. Walnut is a dense wood with a tight grain — players often find it comparable to rosewood in terms of feel without the sourcing complications.
C-Shaped Neck and Aquila Strings
The satin-finished neck sporting a "C"-shaped profile plays fast and smooth. The C-shape is one of the most universally comfortable neck profiles around — not too chunky, not too thin — and works well for a wide range of hand sizes. The satin finish on the back of the neck helps avoid that sticky feeling you can sometimes get with high-gloss finishes.
The Vintage Mahogany Tenor Ukulele is strung with premium Aquila Super Nylgut strings. Aquila strings are a go-to for ukulele players who want reliable intonation and a balanced response straight out of the box. They're a meaningful upgrade over the generic nylon strings that often come on budget instruments.
Product Features:
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Size: Tenor
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Top: Eastern mahogany
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Back & Sides: Mahogany
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Neck: Eastern mahogany, "C"-shaped profile with satin finish
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Fingerboard & Bridge: Walnut
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Finish: Open pore black satin
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Inlays: Pearloid triangle fret markers
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Rosette: Laser-etched design around sound hole
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Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut
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Tuners: Open gear
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Series: Vintage Series
Brand: Luna
Model: Vintage Mahogany Tenor – Black Satin
SKU: UKEVMTBKS
Condition: New
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