Flight Iris 8 Tenor EQ-A BK
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Flight
Iris 8 Tenor EQ-A BK
Product Info
Article Number:
604440
Brand:
Flight
Model:
Iris 8 Tenor EQ-A BK
Category:
Alternative Design Ukuleles
Price:
$240.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Flight Iris 8 EQ-A is a seriously cool and unique ukulele. Having eight strings expands your harmonic possibilities, and the active pickup makes it stage-ready. It's ideal for players wanting a fuller, richer sound than a standard ukulele, especially those exploring chord melodies or experimenting with different voicings.
Product Description
- Flight Iris 8 Tenor EQ-A BK
- 8-String Tenor Ukulele with Pickup
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Top: Solid spruce
- Neck: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Rosette and binding: White
- 19 frets
- Nut: Bone
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Pickup: Active Double C1U
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle: Bone
- Open gear machine heads
- Tuning: GG
- Strings: Carbon fibre
- Colour: Black
- Includes Deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly rich, resonant tone for the price.
- • Active Double C1U pickup provides a clean, amplified signal with low noise.
- • Rosewood fingerboard and neck offer a smooth playing experience and warm tonal character.
- • Open gear tuning machines provide stable tuning and a vintage aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • Mahogany back and sides, while warm, slightly limit overall dynamic range.
- • 45mm nut width might feel cramped for players accustomed to wider guitar necks.
- • Carbon fiber strings, while bright, may not offer the same warmth as nylon alternatives.
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Tenor
Frets
19
Electronics
Active Double C1U Pickup
Weight
1.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tuning is GG, CC, EE, AA, which means you'll need to learn new chord shapes, but it opens up richer harmonies and a wider sonic palette.
Yes, the pickup uses a standard 9V battery, easily replaceable to maintain amplified sound – keep spares handy for longer gigs.
The C1U pickup provides a clear, well-defined signal that cuts through a mix without being overly harsh, making it quite versatile for live performance.
