Flight TUS35 Travel Ukulele DB
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Flight
TUS35 Travel Ukulele DB
Product Info
Article Number:
435176
Brand:
Flight
Model:
TUS35 Travel Ukulele DB
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$50.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Flight TUS35 is a surprisingly robust little ukulele, perfect for beginners, kids, or anyone needing a truly travel-friendly instrument. The ABS construction makes it tough, and the zero fret is a nice touch for better intonation, though the tone is noticeably less rich than a wood-bodied uke. It's a great entry point without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Flight TUS35 Travel Ukulele Blue
- Soprano Ukulele
- Durable and travel-friendly
- Top: Basswood
- Body with arched back: ABS
- Neck: ABS
- Fretboard: ABS
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Scale: 355 mm
- 15 Frets
- With zero fret
- Machine heads: Open-geared
- Colour: Blue Stain Satin
- incl. gig bag
PROS
- • ABS construction provides surprising durability for travel and gigging.
- • Zero fret improves intonation compared to standard ukulele designs.
- • Open-geared tuners are surprisingly stable for an instrument in this price range.
- • Compact size and gig bag make it genuinely convenient for travel.
CONS
- • Basswood top lacks the tonal complexity of traditional ukulele woods like mahogany.
- • ABS body delivers a somewhat plasticky, less resonant tone than wood.
- • Limited fret spacing restricts playing advanced chord voicings and techniques.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Basswood
Back & Sides
ABS Plastic
Size
Soprano (355 mm scale)
Frets
15
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 450 grams (15.9 oz) - based on similar Flight models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The basswood top and ABS body produce a brighter, less warm tone; it lacks the complexity and sustain of mahogany, but is still serviceable for simple melodies.
The 35 mm nut width is relatively narrow, so players with bigger hands might find it a bit cramped, especially when barring chords.
ABS is quite impact-resistant, much tougher than most woods; it's designed to withstand the bumps and scrapes of travel, though extreme temperatures could potentially affect it.
