Flight UTS-42 Fat Cat Ultra Travel
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UTS-42 Fat Cat Ultra Travel
Product Info
Article Number:
559510
Brand:
Flight
Model:
UTS-42 Fat Cat Ultra Travel
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$57.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Flight UTS-42 Fat Cat is a surprisingly robust little ukulele – perfect for kids, travel, or anyone needing something incredibly durable. It’s not going to win any tone contests, but the polycarbonate build means it can take a serious beating, and the zero fret is a neat touch for ease of play. It's a great budget-friendly option for beginners or casual players.
Product Description
- Flight UTS-42 Fat Cat Ultra Travel
- Soprano Ukulele
- back and sides: reinforced polycarbonate plastic
- Neck and fingerboard: reinforced polycarbonate plastic
- Fingerboard inlays at 5th
- 7th and 10th frets
- Nut width: 37.3 mm
- 12 Frets
- Zero fret
- Open tuners
- Strap pin
- Factory strings: Flight Fluorocarbon strings (art. #514939#)
- Colour: Fat Cat Print
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Polycarbonate construction offers exceptional durability and impact resistance
- • Zero fret improves intonation and simplifies playing
- • Reinforced polycarbonate neck resists warping common in wood ukuleles
- • Fat Cat print adds a playful, unique aesthetic appeal
CONS
- • Open tuners are less precise and may require frequent retuning
- • Polycarbonate sound lacks the warmth and resonance of traditional wood
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to higher-end ukulele models
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Reinforced Polycarbonate Plastic
Back & Sides
Reinforced Polycarbonate Plastic
Size
Soprano (23 in)
Frets
12
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 18 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
Polycarbonate produces a brighter, more plastic-like tone; it lacks the warmth and complexity you'd find in a mahogany or koa ukulele.
The reinforced polycarbonate neck is significantly more stable than standard plastic, minimizing warping concerns and offering better playability.
The included Flight Fluorocarbon strings are serviceable, but upgrading to a higher-quality set will noticeably improve the ukulele's tone and feel.
