Description
To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Noah Ukuleles, I decided that I wanted to add a special model to the Noah range. The question was though – what should it be?
A couple of years ago Mr Anh, the head luthier at Noah Ukuleles, built me a quite incredible acoustic guitar that I absolutely love and is by far my favourite instrument which I’ve ever owned. When trying to decide on what kind of model to do for the 10th anniversary, the idea of trying to replicate the design features of this guitar in ukulele form kept coming back to me… so in the end, that was what I went for.
This ukulele combines the classic wood pairing of Indian Rosewood back and sides with a Spruce top. The result is a bright, lively tone that responds beautifully whether you’re strumming or finger-picking.
The body features a bold florentine cutaway — perfect if you enjoy playing higher up the neck where the body meets the neck. It also includes a side-mounted soundhole, directing some of the sound toward you. That’s especially helpful if you’re playing in a group, enabling you to better hear yourself without boosting volume.
Other refined touches include an angled bridge (a detail often found only on high-end acoustic guitars) and a beveled armrest. I have to confess — before owning my guitar I was unconvinced about armrests. But now I’m a firm believer: the beveled armrest removes the harsh edge where your picking arm rests, making long playing sessions much more comfortable.
Features and Design
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Handmade using premium Indian Rosewood for back and sides, and Spruce for the top.
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Florentine cutaway for improved access to frets higher up the neck.
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Side-mounted soundhole to help project sound toward the player — especially useful in group settings.
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Angled bridge for better string stability and tone transfer.
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Beveled armrest for enhanced playing comfort, particularly over extended periods.
Sound & Playability
The Rosewood–Spruce tonewood combination brings a bright, articulate voice with enough warmth and resonance to keep it balanced and versatile. It handles both strumming and finger-picked passages with ease. The cutaway offers better reach for higher-fret playing, and the side soundhole gives you a clearer, more immediate sense of your own playing — great for rehearsals, small groups or casual jam sessions.
What’s Included
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Padded soft gig bag
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Set of premium Aquila strings (fitted)
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Care and maintenance guide
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Noah UK quality check and setup before dispatch
This ukulele was reviewed by Barry Maz on Got A Ukulele. You can watch the video review below, and read the full review here.
Specification
Woods: Indian Rosewood body, back and sides, and Sitka Spruce top
Neck: Maple neck
Bevel: Ziricote
Nut/Saddle: Bone
Nut width: 39mm
Finish: Gloss body with satin neck
Strings: Choose from Aquilas or Freemont Black Line Fluorocarbon
Case: Supplied with a soft padded case
Stewart Smith –
I received my tenor x two days ago and I just cannot get over how beautiful it is.
It simply looks and sounds stunning. I could not be happier with this my second Noah
Ian Kirk (verified owner) –
This is my first Noah bought thanks to the recommendation from Got A Ukulele.
It arrived with a slight problem with one of the bridge pins but this was speedily and efficiently dealt with by Matt. A lovely instrument to play and sounds great.
Alan Fleming –
Just purchased my first Noah, a TenorX. The Luthier hand built quality is quite superb and it looks and feels fantastic. With a low G tuning the sound is absolutely gorgeous and seems to resonate in the body forever. Had I paid twice the price I would still have felt that I had got excellent value for money. Can only strongly recommend. Originally seen on Got A Ukulele
saddad_1 (verified owner) –
Just received my Tenor X.Superbly packaged.
I’ve given it a go and am really pleased with the tone and ease of using a broader neck.
Once again the craftsmanship is second to none.
I look forward to many happy hours practicing and playing.
Keep up the good work and pass on my thanks and appreciation to the workshop of Tom That Ahn for their skill in making such a beautiful instrument.
charmedmagic (verified owner) –
I’m New to the ukulele this is my first thanks to my Brother having this ukulele I loved it that much I wanted one myself and have since started lesson thanks Matt I Love it x
Nigel –
Superb Noah anniversary model. Matt was super helpful and fitted additional pick up..
Super service and more importantly I really enjoy playing, and with the slightly wider i gond my fongers fall into shape naturally.
Excellent value and looks great.
Rufus Upstone –
If, like me, your Uke playing doesn’t seem to improve much, I’ve found the answer! Get yourself a top quality, handmade, superior instrument, and your playing will start to ‘lift off’ simply because you’ll enjoy playing it and will not want to put it down! It’s happened to me and my great Noah Tenor X. Highly recommended. Thanks Matt.
Peter Smith (verified owner) –
I recently bought a tenor X strung in high G to compliment my super tenor strung in low G. I now have the best of both worlds and the sound port on the side of the bout allows me to hear my own instrument better when playing in a group. I
Another very happy costumer Matt.
Stuart Barker (verified owner) –
I can’t add much that hasn’t already been said. My Tenor X is one of the loviest ukulele that on the market and well worth the purchase price. Thank you Matt.
David Holt (verified owner) –
I bought mine in the busy noisy hall at Cheltenham Festival. Perhaps not the ideal place to buy a uke, although the choice was enormous. Certainly well made, but as I got to play it I found the tone ‘polite’, to coin a phrase. I think that may be because I wanted an electro, and the pick-up etc must affect the reverberation in the body. It may also be the Aquila strings. I followed Paul Mansell’s advice to ‘try different strings’ and fitted Fremont Black Line. They are now settling in but the character has changed already, more projection and a vintagey tone. It will get a proper amplified testing at our u3a Christmas dinner, and I look forward to a developing relationship with it.
rickpenarth (verified owner) –
Recently purchased a Tenor X I had a feeling it was going to be good, didn’t realise it was going to be this good, lovely instrument, beautiful tone, fantastic finish and the action is superb, more than happy to give a five star review, intonation great all up the very playable neck, one very satisfied customer.
Steve Watson (verified owner) –
Just received my Tenor x. Low G tuning. Speaking as someone who is a fan of football. I feel that I’ve progressed from division 1 to the top of the premiership.what a beautiful instrument. A slight flaw in the banding on the body it doesn’t detract from an exceptionally well constructed, handmade uke.then the sound. It’s crisp, sharp and has a rich resonance ….. the superlatives could go on. Cant say how happy I am with it, and as another reviewer said, I can’t put it down.
Ian Bowie (verified owner) –
Received my Tenor X on the correct date. It sounds and looks as good as I hoped. The soundport helps me to hear what I am playing. The neck is very comfortable with a wide nut and satin finish. The armrest adds comfort, and looks good too. Look forward to ‘playing it in’, when it should sound even better. Well done Matt and Mr TT Anh for making a great ukulele.
Ian Richards –
To say that “I am thrilled” is an understatement.
This is my second Noah ukulele so I thought I knew what to expect, but …
The resonance and tones are amazing. I just love the unique design features and the quality of finish is there too, the Tenor-X really is a thing of beauty.
A BIG thanks too to Matt for his guidance and help while I was making my mind up about which Noah tenor to buy.
If you’re after a tenor ukulele, look no further than
Jessica Presland (verified owner) –
My second Noah. I have had my Tenor X for about a month now and I am still in love. There are a couple of minor flaws in the body but nothing that detracts from the sound. It is a beautifully made instrument which looks exquisite and has a resonant, bright tone and I couldn’t be happier. This really is an gorgeous ukulele and is an absolute joy to play.
Paul Tuvey (verified owner) –
Ordered my Tenor X and was a very quick delivery, very well packaged to reduce risk of damage. The Ukulele is absolutely beautiful really nice. Highly recommend fast service and fantastic product