Flight Iris BK Concert Ukulele
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Flight
Iris BK Concert Ukulele
Product Info
Article Number:
559537
Brand:
Flight
Model:
Iris BK Concert Ukulele
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$146.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Flight Iris BK is a solid entry into the concert ukulele market, offering a surprisingly rich tone for its price point. The spruce top provides sparkle, while the mahogany body grounds the sound. It's a fantastic choice for beginner to intermediate players who want a well-made, good-sounding uke without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Flight Iris BK Concert Ukulele
- Concert Ukulele
- Princess Series
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and bridge: Rosewood
- Dot inlays at 3rd/5th/7th/10th/12th/15th fret
- 19 Frets
- Nut and bridge inlay: Bone
- Rosette and binding: White
- The Jung machine heads
- With pickguard
- Factory strings: Fluorocarbon
- Colour: Black
- Incl. Deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly bright and articulate tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain, nicely balanced.
- • Bone nut and saddle contribute to improved clarity and sustain.
- • Jung machine heads offer smooth, reliable tuning stability.
CONS
- • The black finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can show fingerprints easily.
- • Fluorocarbon strings are decent stock, but an upgrade would really shine.
- • While well-built, the rosette and binding feel a touch less refined than higher-end models.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Concert (23 in)
Frets
19
Electronics
None
Weight
1.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Iris BK’s spruce top leans towards a brighter, more focused sound compared to some other models which might be a bit more mellow, but the mahogany back helps keep it balanced.
Flight generally does a good job with fret ends, but a quick filing or smoothing might be beneficial for ultimate comfort, especially for players with sensitive fingers.
It's a genuinely deluxe gig bag—well-padded, with accessory pockets and a comfortable shoulder strap, a step above the standard offerings at this level.
