Luthier Pepe Romero Jr. founded Romero Creations with the mission of providing high-quality instruments at affordable prices. Born into a family with a long tradition of building and playing Spanish guitar, Pepe is one of a long line of master luthiers.
His father, grandfather, and uncles were all knighted by the King of Spain for their contributions, excellence, and achievements in the fine art of Spanish guitar. So, what does this have to do with ukuleles? As it turns out, Pepe Romero has an affinity for building incredible ukuleles that stand out from the rest.
| Where Romero Creations Ukuleles are Made
| Vietnam |
| Romero Creations Ukulele Price Range
| $300 – $1200 |
| Types of Ukuleles Romero Creations Offers
| XS Soprano, Soprano, Concert, Tiny Tenor, Tiny Tenor 6 String, Tenor, Grand Tenor, D Ho 6 String, Baritone 6 String |
| Recommended Skill Level | Good options for all skill levels |
Top 3 Romero Creations Ukuleles Reviewed
Every Romero Creations ukulele is crafted using the same knowledge and expertise Pepe applies to his Spanish Guitars. Built for powerful yet lightweight performance, these ukuleles offer a rich, full tone that rings out beautifully and fills a performance space even without amplification.
Romero Creations ukuleles are popular not only with collectors and hobbyists, but with performing artists as well.
Daniel Ho, Jack Johnson, Mike Love, and Ben Harper are a few prominent fans of the company’s ukuleles and guitars. Daniel Ho has collaborated on some of the builds, essentially creating instruments that are by ukulele players, for ukulele players!
Finding the top 3 Romero Creations ukuleles was quite a task. Personal preference plays a huge role here, so don’t be alarmed if your favorite model isn’t mentioned.
Every single instrument this company produces is built using the traditional Spanish method, all are crafted of the finest tonewoods and components, and all are fitted with Pepe Romero strings. Let’s take a closer look at a few of the most fascinating models.
Romero Creations Tiny Tenor Ukulele
There’s nothing else quite like it: The Romero Creations Tiny Tenor is the brainchild of Pepe Romero and Grammy Award winning ukulele artist Daniel Ho. This tenor scale ukulele is built to the overall length of a concert ukulele, offering the best of both worlds in terms of portability and sound.
Pepe Romero explains that the Tiny Tenor ukulele is the instrument that Romero Creations is founded on. The concept arose when Daniel Ho was thinking about “fantasy” ukuleles.
Wanting to take advantage of the body, power, and sound of the tenor ukulele for enhanced performance but longing for the convenience of the concert ukulele’s size for easier traveling, he challenged Pepe to come up with a ukulele that met all of his needs. The Tiny Tenor is the result.
By creating a special shortened headstock and reshaping the instrument with an all lower bout body, Pepe Romero was able to meet the challenge, ultimately creating a ukulele that sounds and plays like a tenor while offering the portability Daniel Ho requested.
The Tiny Tenor ukulele comes in a few different finishes including Spruce / Mahogany, Mahogany, Spalted Mango, and Koa. Each comes with an eco-friendly Romero Creations soft shell ukulele case made by Access.
Features
- Handcrafted of solid tonewood
- 17” tenor length scale
- 14 frets
- High-quality 16:1 tuners
- Ebony bridge
- Ebony fingerboard
- Handcrafted Ebony tuner buttons
- Pepe Romero Strings (UT2 tenor ukulele set with a low G)
- Daniel Ho logo
Tiny Tenor ukuleles are incredible – the sound is warm, rich, and clear, and the design allows easy access to the entire fretboard.
The feel is comfortable and lightweight yet durable, and thanks to its size, this wonderful uke fits in a concert ukulele case.
Combining quality, craftsmanship, and a surprisingly affordable price point, the Romero Creations Tiny Tenor is custom setup by Pepe Romero Jr, and arrives ready to play.
Romero Creations Grand Tenor Ukulele
The Romero Creations Grand Tenor is a performing artist’s dream. As a grand piano serves as an upgrade to a basic upright piano, so the Grand Tenor takes the tenor ukulele to the next level. Warm, rich, full-bodied sound with mesmerizing depth makes this instrument irresistible.
Its neck is slightly wider than that of a standard tenor ukulele, resulting in wider string spacing and crisp, clean fingerstyle playing.
The Romero Creations Grand Tenor ukulele comes in Mahogany, Koa, Spruce, and Spalted Mango. An eco-friendly Romero Creations soft shell ukulele case by Access is included.
Features
- Handcrafted of solid tonewood
- Tenor scale length
- 17” Tenor Scale length
- 3” Body Width
- 1 ½” neck width at nut
- Ebony bridge and fingerboard
- Romero Signature
- Pepe Romero Strings (UT2 Tenor ukulele set with a low G)
Pepe Romero designed the Grand Tenor ukulele with a fuller, deeper larger body size. The back and top are arched to further enhance the bout’s interior.
The headstock is shorter than average to offset the larger body and provide the overall dimensions of a standard tenor ukulele while offering more power, a fuller, more voluminous sound, and plenty of clarity along with greater depth at the lower end of the scale.
Every Romero Creations Grand Tenor is custom setup by Pepe Romero Jr, and arrives ready to play.
Romero Creations ST Concert Ukulele
What’s an ST Concert ukulele? We’re glad you asked. The S stands for Soprano, and the T stands for Tenor.
This incredible instrument combines the scale of a concert ukulele with the length of a soprano and the body of a tenor, resulting in features from three common ukulele sizes all rolled into one amazing instrument. The result is excellent playability, rich full sound, and the ultimate in portability.
The ST Concert ukulele comes in Mahogany, Koa, Spruce, and Spalted Mango. It is also available as part of the Daniel Ho Signature Ukulele Pack, which includes some nice extras such as an adjustable ukulele strap, sheet music, and chord chart.
Like all other Romero Creations ukuleles, the ST Concert comes complete with an eco-friendly softshell ukulele case by Access.
Features
- 15” Concert scale length
- 12 frets
- Tiny Tenor body
- Overall length of a soprano ukulele
- High-quality 16:1 tuners
- Ebony bridge and fingerboard
- Daniel Ho logo
- Pepe Romero Strings (UT2 tenor ukulele set with a low G)
Like the Tiny Tenor, the Romero Creations ST Concert ukulele features an all lower bout body, so the tone and volume are just incredible. Overall, the sound is nearly identical to that of the Tiny Tenor. The shorter scale contributes to exceptional playability.
How much do Romero Creations Ukuleles Cost?
Romero Creations ukulele prices vary from about $300 to about $1,200. You’ll find quite a few on sale for lower than MSRP. The best offer currently available is $269, for the ST Concert Daniel Ho Signature Ukulele Pack, which normally sells for $349.
Overall, are Romero Creations Ukuleles a good choice?
If you’re in the market for something other than a cheap beginner’s ukulele, then you’re probably going to love everything about Romero Creations ukuleles.
These instruments are of outstanding quality, they’re above average in terms of appearance, and they are backed by a robust warranty.
The most surprising thing about this brand (besides the unique configurations) is that it offers something for just about everyone in terms of price; whether you can budget a few hundred dollars or if you have a bit more to play with, you can treat yourself to a Romero Creations ukulele.
