Alvarez RU26TCE

Regent Series: The Alvarez Spirit in an Affordable Tenor

The RU26TCE is part of the Regent Series, a range designed to offer a true Alvarez playing experience at a reasonable budget level. The goal is clear: to provide a reliable, enjoyable-to-play instrument that is well-built enough to support rapid progress, while integrating practical electronics to seamlessly transition from home to rehearsal or stage without changing instruments.

A Ukulele Designed for Progression and Amplified Playing

This model is aimed at motivated beginners as well as intermediate musicians who want an expressive, stable, and versatile tenor ukulele. The tenor size is particularly suited for energetic strumming, vocal accompaniment, as well as fingerpicking and solo arrangements requiring more projection. It fits very well with pop, folk, reggae/island, and chanson styles.

Sound

Thanks to its solid spruce top, the RU26TCE delivers a clear attack, a great dynamic range, and precise mid-high frequency articulation, ideal for highlighting arpeggios and rhythmic patterns. The African mahogany back and sides provide a singing midrange and pleasant roundness, creating a natural balance between clarity and warmth. The modified fan bracing enhances top responsiveness and generous projection, while the bone nut and saddle contribute to efficient vibration transfer and more stable sustain. Once plugged in, the AUE-20 EQ allows quick tone shaping and maintains a clear, usable live sound.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this model, prioritize tenor ukulele strings (standard GCEA tuning, in High-G or Low-G depending on your style), a tenor-sized gig bag or case for transport, a 6.35 mm mono jack cable for connection to an amp or DI box, and 2 spare CR2032 batteries to stay operational during rehearsals and on stage.

Technical specifications

Shape	Tenor	Scale length	16.93" / 430 mm
Top	Solid spruce	Nut width	1.38" / 35 mm
Back & sides	African mahogany	Tuners	Closed chrome
Finish	Natural / Satin	Nut & saddle	Genuine bone
Bracing	Modified fan	Strings	Aquila Nylgut
Neck wood	Mahogany	Preamp / Equalizer	AUE-20 EQ with built-in tuner
Fingerboard	Techwood	Power supply	2 lithium CR2032 batteries
Neck/body joint	Glued tenon	Total length	26.10" / 663 mm
Number of frets	18	Series	Regent Series