The Cordoba 20SM brings solid–top construction to the soprano ukulele format, combining traditional Hawaiian tonewood selections with contemporary build quality. A solid mahogany top delivers warmth and harmonic complexity that laminate–topped instruments cannot match, offering improved resonance and dynamic response. Mahogany back and sides extend the tonal character across the body, while the soprano scale length preserves the bright, articulate voice that defines the smallest member of the ukulele family.
The solid mahogany soundboard develops richer overtones as it opens up with playing time, a characteristic absent from laminate construction. Cordoba fits this model with a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard and bridge, materials chosen for tonal transfer and structural stability across varying humidity conditions. Aquila Nylgut strings come fitted as standard, providing the balanced tension and clear intonation these Italian–made strings are known for in the ukulele community. The 20SM's soprano dimensions suit players who want the classic high–register voicing and compact portability that made the format popular in the 1920s.
Features
- Solid mahogany top for enhanced tonal projection and harmonic depth
- Mahogany back and sides extending warm midrange frequency response
- Soprano scale length delivering traditional bright ukulele voicing characteristics
- Rosewood fingerboard and bridge providing smooth playability and sustain
- Mahogany neck construction ensuring long–term stability under string tension
- Aquila Nylgut strings factory–installed for balanced tone and tuning stability
- Natural satin finish allowing unrestricted soundboard vibration and resonance
- Traditional aesthetic design honouring Hawaiian soprano ukulele heritage and proportions
- Top: Solid Mahogany
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Binding/Bridge: Rosewood bridge
- Purfling/Inlay: NA
- Rosette: All natural wood inlay in herringbone pattern
- Finish: Natural (satin)
- Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
- Scale Length: 343mm (13.5")
- Nut Width: 35mm
- String Spacing at Saddle: 39mm
- Fret Marker Inlays: Pearl inlays on the 5,7,10,12
- Nut/Saddle: Composite
- Number of Frets: 12 to body, 16 total
- Body Width & Length: 130mm at the upper bout / 180mm at lower bout / 530mm in total length
- Overall Length: 21.25"
- Body Depth: 59mm at lower bout / 52mm at upper bout
- Tuning Machines: Silver tuners with Pearl buttons
- Strings: Aquila Nylgut 4U
- Electronics: NA
- Tap Plate/Pick Guard: NA



