I seldom use the word 'lovely' but this ukulele is gorgeous! Aside from its music making capacity, it would be a piece of fine art for the home. Love the sound. I lean to the brighter side. No doubt, Flight is 'making waves' in the ukulele community.
This is spectacular! I also love the creativity that went into the headstock design, with those asymmetrical slots and the "bitten-off" look on one side.
Wow wow wow!!! BAZ was gushing about This one! I would love to see the other one. So no concerts or sopranos eh? Man, a soprano tricked out like that would be a real gem! 💎 (Literally!)
Wow! Simply stunning on looks, sound and price! It is so beautiful and sounds brilliant. Now, to me, if I am going to pay 1100 for a ukulele, I want something like this. A limited production, conversation starter, not the same uke that hundreds of others have in their collection. Thanks, Baz!
Don't think I have a favourite as such, but I'm quite traditional. For sopranos I always stick to mahogany. Bigger ukes, hard to beat Koa. I wouldn't have a maple uke myself for same reason I don't like spruce on ukes - too crisp for my ears and prefer woody tones, but... each to their own!
Congratulations in having the first play (as far as I've seen) on those festive ukeleles! Nice to hear a great maple instrument, Looking forward to the other X'es
A thing of incredible beauty! You could NOT leave that on a hook and not pick it up, to play it, EVERY time you walked past. I would love to see a soprano version of this. Can you imagine? 🤤
A lot of ebony trees are wasted in search of jet black. I think we have to get over that. Besides streaked ebony is no less hard or dense and performs equally . . . and has a beauty all its own. IMHO
I absolutely love the looks and build of this blue Ukulele. The sound is crisp and very nice. Almost to jingly on the edge for my ear, but all in all I love it! As always thanks I enjoyed the review.... me DOC
Did you have to send it back? Flight a good honest brand, this one top of the tree in so many wow ways, naturally I've got 3, 2 for the grandchildren to practice on...
It's a funny thing that you referred to this ukulele as sounding "like a bell". When I was just a young boy in the 1970s and playing the 4 string banjo, the old timers who mentored me, with their pre-war tenor and plectrum banjos from the 1920s Jazz Era, would frequently refer to the models made with tiger-striped maple resonators as sounding like a ringing bell (since we are Yanks it was known to us as tiger-striped maple rather than quilted maple). Seems that maple does lend that bell-like tonal quality. Perfect sound for a tenor banjo! For a ukulele, sometimes yes, sometimes no. If nothing else, it's an arrow in the player's quiver.
Absolutely stunning! Honestly, I keep coming back to watch your review of this!!! I only wish I could afford one. Flight are an amazing brand. I have one of their cheaper Gemstone Ukes and honestly, it's one of my favs and my goodness it packs a punch on sound. Wonderful review Baz! Thanks for sharing with us as always.
@@GotAUkulele I prefer that to the blue fade one. Can always tell you love an instrument when you play extra pieces on it. I bet this is added to your list of ukes you don't want to send back!
I LOVE the faded blue one they have and would buy it in a minute if I had the money and the skill to do it justice. As I beginner, I'd feel bad owning something that nice.
@@yvesb3426 Ah yes - forgot that - they sent that me on loan too, but never reviewed it. Never review more than one in an article. Sorry - didn't play it
Gorgeous Ukulele and Awesome tone, it really does sound like there’s more than 4 strings. They must have spent a lot of time on dressing those frets like that!
Damn! I have found one of these in a butique here in Denmark for £814 and am seriously tempted. A real stunner! That's a good price concidering we have 25% VAT here. I can see you also had the a10 spruce/Cocobolo beside you, do you remember if you had any thoughts about that one? I can also buy that one for £814, and it has the Lublijana logo inlay, and the 'X', BUT the neck on the blue quilted maple looks amazing .... and a comfort edge. A real looker with the 'blue ripple' I don't have a chance to try before buying, so I would appreciate a quick nod, or any reason why I should maybe go with the Spruce/Cocobolo model instead. I won't hold you responsible no matter what. Yours Barry Nielsen
I reconsidered my view on those after the review - lot of ebony is cut and wasted trying to get fully dark wood. Less wasteful of resources to use all ebony. Taylor guitars now making a thing out of using striped ebony for that reason. Of course neither are any different when it comes to playing
@@GotAUkulele - I guess I was vague. I meant since I thought you said you prefer a little more mellow, for this model would you keep the high G since it sounds good or do you think it would sound equally good with a low G?
Well yes I do, but i don't find most tenors have an issue on that front with the bigger body. My main tenor is a Koa Kanile'a and that is as woody and warm as it gets!
That comfort edge looks a million times better than last week's Barnes and Mullins. While I'm curious to find out what next week's much cheaper instrument will be.
Goodbye Dave - never do these as adverts - never have, never will. It's just a stellar ukulele. Your suggestion means that it would impossible to say something positive about a great ukulele as you'd call it an 'advert'..
Not sure if you have been watching more reviews of Baz, but there always top notch, if it sounds like an ad, it must be a great instrument. I now do want one 👍🏻 I have ears and eyes. This is a stunner. Great review!
Dave here has previous on this channel and also on other channels too (and pokey emails). Seems to like being objectionable without backup. He won’t be posting on this channel again.
Seems like Dave doesn’t like Quality, and sound . So if Berry says goodbye 👋, it must be a great instrument!!! And this guy is a brand type , I’d buy a snail 🐌 if i needed it and it sounds good and holds up! Just off his review shows a lot !!!
If I bought that uke, I'd be afraid to touch it! Beautiful, chimey, handmade.... unique!
You and me both!
I seldom use the word 'lovely' but this ukulele is gorgeous! Aside from its music making capacity, it would be a piece of fine art for the home. Love the sound. I lean to the brighter side. No doubt, Flight is 'making waves' in the ukulele community.
This is spectacular! I also love the creativity that went into the headstock design, with those asymmetrical slots and the "bitten-off" look on one side.
Glad you like it!
Wow wow wow!!! BAZ was gushing about This one! I would love to see the other one. So no concerts or sopranos eh? Man, a soprano tricked out like that would be a real gem! 💎 (Literally!)
It's stunning! Just tenors at the moment. Not sure what plans are for the series, but Flight will be reading these comments!
GotAUkulele Hey Flight! If you’re reading this! A concert or Soprano would be GREAT!! 😀
10er, think they might be playing word games with the 10 years and the tenor size only
Thank you for yet another, genuine review.
Blown away by the sound and the impression it gives of more strings. It looks very well crafted.
Thanks!
Wonderfully crafted instrument. The sound is gorgeous, with an elongated sustain. The wood grain is definitely eye catching!
Yep - lovely!
Wow.
And that quilted maple is utterly gorgeous!
Isn't it just?
I’ve always loved quilted /spalted maple. That blue is stunning. :)
The bridge and binding are nice as well.
Yep, so pretty - looks three dimensional
This is just gorgeous! Wish I could justify owning one. Thanks for sharing.
Yep - lovely uke !
Wow! Simply stunning on looks, sound and price! It is so beautiful and sounds brilliant. Now, to me, if I am going to pay 1100 for a ukulele, I want something like this. A limited production, conversation starter, not the same uke that hundreds of others have in their collection. Thanks, Baz!
Couldn't agree more!
Very good looking instrument, I like the blue waves on the body!
@Barry what's your favorite wood for an ukulele?
Have a nice sunday!
Don't think I have a favourite as such, but I'm quite traditional. For sopranos I always stick to mahogany. Bigger ukes, hard to beat Koa. I wouldn't have a maple uke myself for same reason I don't like spruce on ukes - too crisp for my ears and prefer woody tones, but... each to their own!
Congratulations in having the first play (as far as I've seen) on those festive ukeleles! Nice to hear a great maple instrument, Looking forward to the other X'es
Yep - think this might be the first review of this one. Alex at SUS did an intro to the other maple one. Very nice ukes
I can tell you like this one by the look on your face and excitement on your voice .keep up the good work
Very much so!
A thing of incredible beauty! You could NOT leave that on a hook and not pick it up, to play it, EVERY time you walked past. I would love to see a soprano version of this. Can you imagine? 🤤
Yep / not been able to resist picking this up all week
Great review as always Baz - thankyou. Hope you can give us a strum on the other version too.
Afraid not - boxed up and going back - they understandably need to sell them!
A lot of ebony trees are wasted in search of jet black. I think we have to get over that. Besides streaked ebony is no less hard or dense and performs equally . . . and has a beauty all its own. IMHO
Fair comment
I absolutely love the looks and build of this blue Ukulele. The sound is crisp and very nice. Almost to jingly on the edge for my ear, but all in all I love it! As always thanks I enjoyed the review.... me DOC
Not a tone I go for either, but I have to be objective / it’s plainly very classy in tone
Did you have to send it back?
Flight a good honest brand, this one top of the tree in so many wow ways, naturally
I've got 3, 2 for the grandchildren to practice on...
Yep - most on the channel are loaned only
Just spectacular, breath taking!
Really enjoyed this review, take care Baz, cheers
My pleasure - thank you!
great review! 2 cam setup is looking solid - love it!
Thanks!
Gorgeous. Just gorgeous. 😍 thank u so much for reviewing this tenor! 😍
My pleasure!
It's a funny thing that you referred to this ukulele as sounding "like a bell". When I was just a young boy in the 1970s and playing the 4 string banjo, the old timers who mentored me, with their pre-war tenor and plectrum banjos from the 1920s Jazz Era, would frequently refer to the models made with tiger-striped maple resonators as sounding like a ringing bell (since we are Yanks it was known to us as tiger-striped maple rather than quilted maple). Seems that maple does lend that bell-like tonal quality. Perfect sound for a tenor banjo! For a ukulele, sometimes yes, sometimes no. If nothing else, it's an arrow in the player's quiver.
I knew these were going to be something else, but WOW!!!! I wish I had this kind of money to spend. I usually prefer cedar, but *damn*.
It's stellar.
Great looking and sounding uke! Great review.
Subscribed. Yes I've been watching you for a while and have forgotten to hit the sub button. Great reviews bloke!!
Thanks for the sub!
Beautiful ukulele, like everything about it, way out of my budget, recently bought myself the Flight Sunset Travel Soprano which is great!
Have fun!
Absolutely stunning! Honestly, I keep coming back to watch your review of this!!! I only wish I could afford one. Flight are an amazing brand. I have one of their cheaper Gemstone Ukes and honestly, it's one of my favs and my goodness it packs a punch on sound. Wonderful review Baz! Thanks for sharing with us as always.
Thanks as ever!
Great review as always and what a gorgeous instrument
It really is! I did wonder when I saw them annoucned. Clearly worked with the right builder on these.
@@GotAUkulele I prefer that to the blue fade one. Can always tell you love an instrument when you play extra pieces on it. I bet this is added to your list of ukes you don't want to send back!
@@ian1969uk I'm gonna hate sending this back!
I LOVE the faded blue one they have and would buy it in a minute if I had the money and the skill to do it justice. As I beginner, I'd feel bad owning something that nice.
I know Alex at Southern Ukulele store loved that one
Thanks for this review, beautiful uke 🤩
Is it bigger than the royal series?
Did you also review the cocobolo?
Think it's similar size to the royal series - sorry don't know the cocobolo you mean
I thought the spruce top flight anniversary uke sitting next to you on this video was called cocobolo, maybe I got it wrong?
@@yvesb3426 Ah yes - forgot that - they sent that me on loan too, but never reviewed it. Never review more than one in an article. Sorry - didn't play it
Gorgeous Ukulele and Awesome tone, it really does sound like there’s more than 4 strings. They must have spent a lot of time on dressing those frets like that!
Yep - takes ages to make these frets!
That is a real beauty! I Love this one 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Looks great & sounds great. Well done Flight.
Glad you enjoyed it
Damn! I have found one of these in a butique here in Denmark for £814 and am seriously tempted.
A real stunner!
That's a good price concidering we have 25% VAT here.
I can see you also had the a10 spruce/Cocobolo beside you, do you remember if you had any thoughts about that one?
I can also buy that one for £814, and it has the Lublijana logo inlay, and the 'X', BUT the neck on the blue quilted maple looks amazing .... and a comfort edge.
A real looker with the 'blue ripple'
I don't have a chance to try before buying, so I would appreciate a quick nod, or any reason why I should maybe go with the Spruce/Cocobolo model instead.
I won't hold you responsible no matter what.
Yours Barry Nielsen
Sorry - didn't have much time at all to play the other one much - so unfair to comment on it. The one I reviewed I loved though!
Absolutely beautiful sound. As you would expect from Flight. I have two of them. Wonderful review thanks Barry
Enjoy!
the look is gorgeous!
I was on a pre-order list since last November and I just got mine in the mail today. I really enjoyed watching this review. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
What a stunner!
Yep - utterly!
Beautiful instrument.
Isn’t it just?
Beautiful ukulele but those light spots on the neck would make me crazy.
I reconsidered my view on those after the review - lot of ebony is cut and wasted trying to get fully dark wood. Less wasteful of resources to use all ebony. Taylor guitars now making a thing out of using striped ebony for that reason. Of course neither are any different when it comes to playing
@@GotAUkulele You make a very good point. I would not want to waste wood. Thank you very much for your kind reply.
Hubba hubba! That's a beautiful uke!
Sure is - Flight knocked it out of the park with this one
Gorgeous!!!
I want to hear the cocobolo with spruce top. Don't get me wrong I love the blue, but can we hear the comparison?
Afraid not - been sent back to Flight now. I didn't have time with them to do both
Thanks
Thanks so much for that!
I'd love to see you review that black Magic Fluke behind you one day, by the way!
Sorry - already reviewed a Fluke some time ago - never review the same model twice!
What a Ukulele... An instrument from Atlantis.
What is the name of your test tune that you always play. Sounds 20s..
See links below the video!
@@GotAUkulele Wonderful, thanks.
Beauty!
Do you think this would sound better with a Low G?
Depends what you mean by better? If you like low G, then it will take one. I think it sounds great as it is!
@@GotAUkulele - I guess I was vague. I meant since I thought you said you prefer a little more mellow, for this model would you keep the high G since it sounds good or do you think it would sound equally good with a low G?
Well yes I do, but i don't find most tenors have an issue on that front with the bigger body. My main tenor is a Koa Kanile'a and that is as woody and warm as it gets!
My goodness, what a beautiful ukulele...what I don't really get is the dragon emblem on the spruce one, imo, that looks awful!
It's the symbol of the city of Ljubljana - the place where Flight are based.
That comfort edge looks a million times better than last week's Barnes and Mullins. While I'm curious to find out what next week's much cheaper instrument will be.
Couldn't be a more different application of the comfort edge!
Any some body help me in spanish?
Puedo probar!
One of the most beautiful instruments I've ever seen..
What a stunning uke..!!! 😍
Sounds great as well.
Work of art.
Stunning indeed!
I believe some viewers might be under the false impression that "subscribing" is not free. Perhaps if you remind them that it is free. Just a hunch.
Could be the case!
Very jangly!
Podrían ayudarme en español?
¿Qué ayuda necesitas?
Nice but to expensive for me. Thanks 🙏
My pleasure!
I really enjoy your reviews (and your playing).
@@smilingdave99 Thank you Dave!
All I have to do is persuade someone to give me £980...
Send me a soprano! ASAP
You are not the first to call for a Sop. Must say (as Sop is my scale of choice) nice to see so much love for it!
Sorry, had to turn off. Sounding more and more like an advert on this one and the back of the neck nealy blinded me in contrast to the demure blue.
Goodbye Dave - never do these as adverts - never have, never will. It's just a stellar ukulele. Your suggestion means that it would impossible to say something positive about a great ukulele as you'd call it an 'advert'..
Not sure if you have been watching more reviews of Baz, but there always top notch, if it sounds like an ad, it must be a great instrument. I now do want one 👍🏻 I have ears and eyes. This is a stunner. Great review!
Dave here has previous on this channel and also on other channels too (and pokey emails). Seems to like being objectionable without backup. He won’t be posting on this channel again.
Seems like Dave doesn’t like Quality, and sound . So if Berry says goodbye 👋, it must be a great instrument!!! And this guy is a brand type , I’d buy a snail 🐌 if i needed it and it sounds good and holds up! Just off his review shows a lot !!!