UkeStuff
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Here is my take on the Flight TUSL-35, both in a “One Minute Format” and the longer UkeGuide review.
Sounds good. Lots of volume. These are now showing up on Amazon in the US for about $50.00, with free delivery in only a couple of days with Amazon Prime. I want a black one! The wide 30mm string spacing at the nut sounds right up my alley.
I bought one of these last week, actually the TUSL-50 model that has the wood grain soundboard.
Hate the white strings that it came with. They are thick and stiff and sound shrill when I played them. They were incorrectly strung as well, with too much string wrapped around the posts and the E-string wouldn't stay in tune. I replaced the strings with a set of Worth Browns that I already had. Now this ukulele sounds fantastic. Warmer and less plasticy than the Enya Nova that I also own. Plenty of volume for a soprano and sustain is not bad for a cheaper ukulele.
Can anyone recommend a better gig bag for this ukulele? Something with more padding to protect against bumps etc. I have other soprano gig bags, but none of them fit the long neck on this instrument. Concert ukulele gig bags are too bulky. Total length of this ukulele is 23.3 inches (59.3 cm). Thanks.
Can anyone recommend a better gig bag for this ukulele? Something with more padding to protect against bumps etc. I have other soprano gig bags, but none of them fit the long neck on this instrument. Concert ukulele gig bags are too bulky. Total length of this ukulele is 23.3 inches (59.3 cm). Thanks.
I bought one of these last week, actually the TUSL-50 model that has the wood grain soundboard.
Hate the white strings that it came with. They are thick and stiff and sound shrill when I played them. They were incorrectly strung as well, with too much string wrapped around the posts and the E-string wouldn't stay in tune. I replaced the strings with a set of Worth Browns that I already had. Now this ukulele sounds fantastic. Warmer and less plasticy than the Enya Nova that I also own. Plenty of volume for a soprano and sustain is not bad for a cheaper ukulele.
Can anyone recommend a better gig bag for this ukulele? Something with more padding to protect against bumps etc. I have other soprano gig bags, but none of them fit the long neck on this instrument. Concert ukulele gig bags are too bulky. Total length of this ukulele is 23.3 inches (59.3 cm). Thanks.
The Roadrunner RR1SUKE gig bag should work perfectly. Go to their website and you will see the internal dimension is exactly 23.3” long.
I have the concert model (3 years now) which works perfectly for long neck concerts and my Enya Nova which is longer then standard length. These are very well made with good padding, pockets, handle and pack back straps.
Flight has much nicer bags for higher end models. US list price is in the $20 range I believe. You should be able to find a dealer to get you one (I could but I'm in Canada) or you might be able to order directly from Hal Leonard.
Flight gig bag on Hal Leonard - https://www.halleonard.com/product/299940/flight-concert-ukulele-gig-bag?subsiteid=68
Cheers
Unfortunately, that bag costs as much as the ukulele. Anyone have a suggestion for close fitting long-neck soprano padded gig bag that costs under $20? Doesn't have to be pro quality.
It's so durable that the dust cover it comes with is good for most situations. If you want a case for less than $20, there are probably some out there, or you could make one yourself if you have a sewing machine. I think it might fit in most soprano cases, but I hope to find out.
The TUSL is 2.5 inches longer than most soprano ukuleles. It fits in none of the soprano cases or gig bags that I already own.
AFAIK, the 6B and 6W (black or white buttons) are the top of the Grover friction tuner line, with silicone washers on both top and back of the headstock, for smoother operation. The lower line 4B tuners are also nice, with a shorter metal collar on the back. The 2B are the low end, as found on Fleas/Flukes, and don't turn as smoothly. I'm pretty sure that Kiwaya and Famous ukes were/are equipped with Gotoh friction tuners, not Grovers.