Mine arrived with the action so high I couldn't measure it with a string gauge. That affected everything else. I contacted Flight and they said they'd send a new saddle. They didn't, at least not yet, and it's been 3.5 weeks. I only had 30 days to send it back, so I quit waiting for the replacement saddle a couple of days ago. I still like the soprano version, but I think this one may have some kinks in production that need to be worked out.
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Ziret, send me a direct message with some contact info for you, and I'll do my best to help you out.
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The replacement saddles arrived today, but they weren't for this uke. One was clear, uncompensated, and thin. The other was white and compensated. I had just mailed it back to Amazon, so no way to check if they might have worked.
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Interesting thread. I was surprised it's 2.5 inches longer than a soprano. My old Kala long neck would fit in a soprano gig bag okay. But this has almost 3/4" longer scale than my Kala.
So far I'm liking mine. I've got used to the nylgut strings and I'm in no hurry to swap them out. Mine came in at 2 mm at the 12th fret, so on the lower end of good, but makes for easy fretting, if a bit low for finger picking. It came with untensioned strings and I really noticed the tuners are stiff, but not too noticeable once it's settled in and will be fine (until I do a string change). Maybe they'll get better in time? I like most details except the weight. I'm used to featherweight sopranos, so it feels a bit brick like when I pick it up. Probably similar to other plastic ukuleles though.
So far I'm liking mine. I've got used to the nylgut strings and I'm in no hurry to swap them out. Mine came in at 2 mm at the 12th fret, so on the lower end of good, but makes for easy fretting, if a bit low for finger picking. It came with untensioned strings and I really noticed the tuners are stiff, but not too noticeable once it's settled in and will be fine (until I do a string change). Maybe they'll get better in time? I like most details except the weight. I'm used to featherweight sopranos, so it feels a bit brick like when I pick it up. Probably similar to other plastic ukuleles though.
I used Worth Browns with unwound low-G. Works great.
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Noted, thanks!
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Have you tried a concert-sized bag?
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Ziret, any updates on this...sorry I haven't checked in with you about it.
Also...I ended up sanding my saddle down. I replaced the strings and something happened (not complaining) and the setup went crazy. So, I lowered the saddle and put on other strings (Enya E6 fluorocarbon, what I had at the time), and now I'm even more in love with the thing.
When I'm about the house, I probably play that and is sister, the Light Blue TUS that was $29 some time ago, more than anything else in the house. It doesn't hurt that I don't have to enclose them for the winter.
Also...I ended up sanding my saddle down. I replaced the strings and something happened (not complaining) and the setup went crazy. So, I lowered the saddle and put on other strings (Enya E6 fluorocarbon, what I had at the time), and now I'm even more in love with the thing.
When I'm about the house, I probably play that and is sister, the Light Blue TUS that was $29 some time ago, more than anything else in the house. It doesn't hurt that I don't have to enclose them for the winter.
No problem, Chris, I thought I had updated you. I had sent it back to Amazon. I didn’t get a replacement, As I didn’t want to take the chance. I agree, though, the TUS is a fun instrument, and I’m sure the TUSL is as good if they’ve worked out the problems in setup. I have an Enya Nova, so I think I have my durable, plastic uke bases covered, (and I could probably use them as bases!) at least for now. I keep the TUS in the trunk and the Nova on the porch. Every once in a while I switch that.
How do you like the Enya strings? They sent me a few sets and I haven’t tried them yet, but I’m curious!
Teri
How do you like the Enya strings? They sent me a few sets and I haven’t tried them yet, but I’m curious!
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Thanks for posting these. Honestly, as a beginner, I'm learning a ton from your YouTube channel. It's been so helpful. Thanks again!
I believe Ovation invented the concept
I saw these on the Flight website maybe a few weeks ago. They indeed look really nice, a step up in my book if you don't like the brightly coloured ones. There's also a TUS53 mahogany one.
I've got a review of one coming soon
