Description
The Noah 5-String Tenor brings a fuller, more resonant voice to the ukulele world through its unique 5-string configuration. First built as a one-off custom project, its rich yet clear tone made an immediate impression — so much so that it quickly earned a permanent place in the Noah lineup. This model offers a familiar tenor feel with an expanded tonal range that invites exploration and creativity.
The string configuration will feel instantly familiar to ukulele players. It’s tuned GCEA, just like a standard uke—however, the G course is doubled with both a High G and a Low G. This simple addition transforms the instrument’s range. The Low G adds depth, warmth, and a powerful low-end foundation, while the High G brings shimmer and chime to your strums. Together they create a lush, ringing quality that elevates rhythm playing, yet still allows for clear, articulate melodies on the C, E, and A strings.
Features and Design
Handmade from all-solid tonewoods and crafted with care, the Noah 5 String Tenor blends traditional aesthetics with thoughtful modern features. Key elements include:
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Slotted headstock for a classic, refined appearance
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All-solid Mahogany construction for warm tone and strong natural projection
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Bone nut and saddle for enhanced sustain and resonance
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Pin bridge for improved stability and tonal response
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Strap button fitted at the base for comfort and playability
5-string configuration with:
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Standard GCEA tuning
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A doubled G course featuring both a High G and a Low G
Sound and Playability
This tenor-scale 5-string delivers a lush, ringing quality unlike a standard ukulele, while remaining instantly familiar to players.
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Strumming: The combined High G and Low G create depth, warmth, and shimmering top-end sparkle
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Melody and picking: The C, E, and A strings remain clear and articulate, offering clean melodic lines
The dual-G setup adds both low-end foundation and bright chime, giving the instrument a dynamic, expressive character suited to rhythm work, vocal accompaniment, and textured arrangements.
What’s Included
- Comes with a soft padded case
- Free UK delivery in 2 days
Specification
Body: Solid Mahogany back and sides; Solid Mahogany top
Neck: Solid Mahogany neck
Nut/Saddle: Bone
Strings: Set up with GHS strings
Peter Welham –
Purchased my 2nd Noah an all solid mahogany electro cutaway 5 string tenor and wow, what a ukulele this is, so much so selling my old ukes. beautifully handmade by a skilled craftsman and each one will be unique simply because they are hand made from solid woods, I can highly recommend, check out what the experts say (gotaukulele) they say the same. The owner Matt is a nice guy and will help in anyway he can, Buy a Noah, you’ll not be disappointed, I now have 2 Noah’s they are my go to ukes for home and in my uke group.
Ian Kirk –
This was a personal order last Spring. Delivery time was roughly six months. Arrived just after Christmas. Was it worth it? Well of course it was. I really like 5 string ukes. This is my third and has to be the best both in playability, tone and volume. It came with a wound low G which I later changed to a Worth Brown low G which isn’t as pronounced but still rings through and adds depth to the sound. The nut is wide and comfortable as all Noah tenors are (this is my fourth) and the cutaway I asked for allows easy access to the higher frets where the intonation is perfect (to my ears anyway!) Thanks Matt for yet another ukulele that I really enjoy playing.
Rick Vinson –
I love this ukulele
I was in the market for another ukulele but wanted something a little different. I had learned of a 5 string made popular by the artist Taimani. In my search for more information I came across Got a Ukulele Review by Barry Maz and there heard multiple reviews he had done on Noah Ukuleles. All of them positive. Imagine my delight to find that Noah had made a 5 string. A few email exchanges later and I had placed my custom order for a 5 string tenor. Six months later it found its way from Vietnam to the UK and to its new home in the US. I love it. It has the most beautiful sound and is stunning to look at. I’ve been playing the ukulele for over 20 years and have both low and high end instruments. Each one is unique and special in its own right but my Noah 5 string has already become my favorite. I play in a band once a week and this will be my go-to instrument from now on. Many thanks to Matt and to the amazing luthiers who crafted this beauty.
John (verified owner) –
I am delighted with my 5 string tenor it looks and sounds superb I find it very difficult to put it down Great service from Matt with quick replies to emails and delivery arrived as promised. This is my second purchase from Matt adding it to my pineapple soprano which is just great. If your in the market for a new ukulele then go no further I can highly recommend Noah ukuleles you will not be disappointed Thanks again Matt cheers John