Flight UTS-40 Flower Ultra Travel
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Flight
UTS-40 Flower Ultra Travel
Product Info
Article Number:
556556
Brand:
Flight
Model:
UTS-40 Flower Ultra Travel
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$57.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Flight UTS-40 is a neat little ukulele – surprisingly robust thanks to the polycarbonate build. It’s a fantastic option for absolute beginners, kids, or anyone needing a seriously travel-friendly instrument that won’t fall apart in a backpack. Don't expect a concert-hall tone, but for casual strumming and portability, it's hard to beat at its price point.
Product Description
- Flight UTS-40 Flower Ultra Travel
- Soprano Ukulele
- Back
- sides and top: reinforced polycarbonate plastic
- Neck and fingerboard: reinforced polycarbonate plastic
- Fingerboard inlays at 5th
- 7th and 10th fret
- Nut width: 37.3 mm
- 12 Frets
- Zero fret
- Strap pin
- Open machine heads
- Factory strings: Flight Fluorocarbon Strings (art. #514939#)
- Colour: Flower print
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Reinforced polycarbonate construction provides surprising durability and weather resistance.
- • Zero fret design enhances intonation and offers a consistent feel across the fretboard.
- • Lightweight polycarbonate build makes it truly ideal for travel and kids.
- • Unique flower print adds a distinctive, playful aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • Polycarbonate lacks the tonal complexity and resonance of traditional wood.
- • Open-gear tuners are less precise and may require more frequent adjustments.
- • Limited fret spacing restricts playing comfort for larger hands or complex chords.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Reinforced Polycarbonate
Back & Sides
Reinforced Polycarbonate
Size
Soprano (23 in)
Frets
12
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 1.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Polycarbonate offers a brighter, somewhat less resonant tone compared to traditional wood; it's more percussive and lacks the warmth.
The soprano size and relatively narrow fret spacing can feel cramped for players with bigger hands, potentially hindering more complex chord shapes.
The polycarbonate construction is significantly more resistant to cracks, dings, and humidity changes than many wooden ukuleles, making it much more forgiving for travel and rough handling.
