Flight DUBS Bass Ukulele
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Flight
DUBS Bass Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
465282
Brand:
Flight
Model:
DUBS Bass Ukulele
Category:
Bass Ukuleles
Price:
$284.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Flight DUBS is a seriously impressive bass ukulele, offering a warm, woody tone and surprisingly good amplified response. It’s ideal for ukulele players wanting a bass alternative or bassists looking for a unique, portable instrument. The build quality is solid, and the setup is generally very good right out of the box.
Product Description
- Flight DUBS Bass Ukulele
- Bass ukulele
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Top: Mahogany
- Neck: Okume
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Dot fretboard inlays
- 16 Frets
- Bone nut
- Pickup: Flight FU-T3
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gigbag
PROS
- • Mahogany construction delivers warm, resonant, and surprisingly full tone.
- • Okume neck provides excellent stability and comfortable playability.
- • Flight FU-T3 pickup system offers clear, articulate amplified sound.
- • Walnut fretboard adds a touch of elegance and contributes to a smooth feel.
CONS
- • Mahogany can be a bit 'woody' sounding; lacks the snappiness of maple.
- • Bass ukulele size limits low-end extension compared to a full-size bass.
- • Okume neck, while stable, isn't as premium as some higher-end woods.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
30 in
Frets
16
Electronics
Flight FU-T3 Piezo Pickup
Weight
4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The FU-T3 offers a balanced, natural tone, avoiding the overly bright or harsh characteristics found in some cheaper options, though it might lack the extreme output of high-end active systems.
Okume is a stable wood, but humidity control is still recommended like any wooden instrument – a case and humidifier are good practices.
It's a different beast! The DUBS has a warmer, more mellow tone with a unique ukulele-like character, not a direct substitute for the punch and low-end of a traditional bass.
