Flight DUC450 Mango Concert
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Flight
DUC450 Mango Concert
Product Info
Article Number:
494877
Brand:
Flight
Model:
DUC450 Mango Concert
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Flight DUC450 Mango is a surprisingly well-voiced ukulele for the price. The mango top gives it a pleasant warmth, and the overall build feels solid. It's a great choice for beginner to intermediate players looking for a quality instrument with a nice aesthetic without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Flight DUC450 Mango Concert
- Concert Ukulele
- Body: Mango
- Neck: Okoume
- Fretboard and bridge: Walnut
- Nut and bridge inlay: Bone
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Diamond inlays on the 5th
- 10th
- 12th and 14th frets
- Arched back
- White/black/white rosette inlays
- Gold-plated closed machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: Aquila SuperNylgut
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Mango top delivers warm, articulate tone with surprising projection
- • Okoume neck provides comfortable playability and good sustain
- • Bone nut and bridge enhance clarity and tuning stability
- • Gold-plated tuners offer smooth, precise tuning adjustments
CONS
- • Mango can be prone to cracking if exposed to extreme humidity changes
- • Arched back, while visually appealing, might slightly compromise resonance
- • Walnut fretboard lacks the slickness of ebony for some players
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mango
Back & Sides
Mango
Size
Concert
Frets
12
Electronics
None
Weight
1.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mango generally offers a warmer, more mellow tone with slightly more overtones than mahogany, providing a richer, almost 'vocal' quality.
Yes, SuperNylgut strings are known for their nylon-like feel, making them comfortable for beginners, while still providing a brighter, more resonant sound than traditional nylon strings.
The arched back primarily affects the visual appeal and aesthetic; while it *may* slightly alter the resonance, the difference in volume compared to a flat-back concert ukulele will be minimal and not a significant factor.
