Alvarez RU22CCE Regent Concert Electro-Acoustic Ukulele

This second hand ukulele is in great condition.

One small dent on the back edge, otherwise great.

The Alvarez RU22CCE is one of the most musical, comfortable, and stage‑ready concert ukuleles in the sub‑£200 bracket. It blends Alvarez’s acoustic‑guitar DNA with a warm mahogany voice, reliable electronics, and genuinely impressive build quality for the price. It’s not flashy , it’s just solid, consistent, and enjoyable to play

A concert‑size acoustic‑electric ukulele from Alvarez’s Regent Series, designed to offer:

• Warm mahogany tone
• Comfortable cutaway access
• Alvarez’s AUE‑20 pickup system
• Clean, traditional aesthetics
• A very playable neck and setup

It’s aimed at beginners, intermediate players, and gigging musicians who want a dependable uke without paying premium prices.

 Tone & Sound 

Acoustic Tone

• Warm and woody thanks to the mahogany top, back, and sides
• Balanced mids that sit nicely for strumming
• Soft, rounded highs — not brittle or overly bright
• Surprisingly good projection for a concert body

Feel & Playability

• The neck is smooth and comfortable, with a slightly fuller profile than ultra‑thin modern ukes
• Low action out of the box (Alvarez are consistent here)
• The cutaway gives excellent upper‑fret access
• Intonation is reliably good across the fretboard

It feels like a scaled‑down Alvarez guitar , stable, well‑built, and confidence‑inspiring.

 Electronics (AUE‑20 System)

The AUE‑20 pickup is simple but effective:

• Volume + Tone controls
• Natural, warm amplified sound
• Handles strumming and fingerstyle equally well
• Low noise floor
  

For live use, it’s more than capable  especially through a PA or acoustic amp.

 Build Quality

Alvarez’s Regent Series is known for punching above its price, and this uke follows suit:

• Clean fretwork
• Solid, tidy internal bracing
• Good nut and saddle shaping
• Attractive satin finish
• Stable tuning machines

 Real‑World Use

Home Practice

Warm, friendly tone that doesn’t fatigue your ears.

Recording

Mahogany’s midrange focus makes it easy to mic and mix.

Live Performance

The AUE‑20 system gives a clean, reliable amplified sound.

 Strengths

• Warm, balanced mahogany tone
• Comfortable neck and low action
• Reliable electronics
• Cutaway for upper‑fret access
• Excellent build quality for the price
• Great for both beginners and performers

• Players wanting a warm, musical concert uke
• Beginners who want something that will last
• Intermediate players upgrading from a cheap starter
• Gigging musicians needing plug‑and‑play reliability
• Content creators wanting a consistent, mic‑friendly tone

The Alvarez RU22CCE is a fantastic value ukulele that delivers warm tone, great playability, and dependable electronics. It’s not trying to be flashy , it’s trying to be good, and it succeeds.