tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post596726405284952117..comments2024-03-26T17:50:42.904+00:00Comments on GOT A UKULELE - Ukulele reviews and beginners tips: Flight TUS50 Travel Soprano - REVIEWBarry Mazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-52901344749999669052021-07-08T17:15:32.723+01:002021-07-08T17:15:32.723+01:00Update to a previous comment: I had the same issue...Update to a previous comment: I had the same issue with my TUS-50 so emailed Flight directly. They asked for photos of the damage and proof of purchase which I supplied. Apparently, there were a small number of these ukes which had some problems with the bridge so they have sent me a brand new replacement (despite being outside the guarantee period). That's what I call good customer service! I certainly wouldn't hesitate to buy from Flight in the future.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040803468508587269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-49926406187428968222020-11-29T18:55:54.369+00:002020-11-29T18:55:54.369+00:00I bought one, yellow stain top, in autumn of 2020 ...I bought one, yellow stain top, in autumn of 2020 and the soprano now includes a strap button on the body.<br />NorCal Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614189205594135953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-55928616509854554972020-02-07T00:06:22.631+00:002020-02-07T00:06:22.631+00:00Although this is a great uke, especially for the p...Although this is a great uke, especially for the price, I've found that the bridge is cracking where the strings are sited (meaning the slits become so large the strings can ping out & you have to find a way of making the end knots bigger to keep them in place). It happened first to the G string & I was puzzled but assumed I'd somehow bashed the uke carelessly, then the A string went. The E slit is starting to crack in the same way & so I need to make a more permanent repair over the whole area to strengthen it. <br /><br />Has anyone else encountered the same issue? Thanks. Jeanette Webmaster.PLUChttps://lewishamukulele.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-89330149556241286832020-02-06T23:59:21.171+00:002020-02-06T23:59:21.171+00:00I asked Barry this on his 'Fitting A Strap But...I asked Barry this on his 'Fitting A Strap Button' YouTube tutoria, as I have this uke, & he suggested I use Araldite / epoxy glue to stick the strap button on, which worked a treat.Webmaster.PLUChttps://lewishamukulele.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-69934728513474645122019-08-30T00:11:56.373+01:002019-08-30T00:11:56.373+01:00I just picked up the TUS-50 after Amazon got them ...I just picked up the TUS-50 after Amazon got them back in stock. $60 USD as of Aug 2019. I notice 2 major differences. 1) They added a strap button on the back. 2) the saddle is NOT a compensated saddle. Also the tuners seem a little stiff. I'm not sure I love it at this price, but you can pick up some of the other colors around $42 USD. But if I don't love it, I'm not as likely to play it, so this one may go back. I'm running out of places to hide ukuleles from my wife. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702625446941928714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-64735513154553065242019-08-12T19:59:23.997+01:002019-08-12T19:59:23.997+01:00What is your opinion on trying to put a strap butt...What is your opinion on trying to put a strap button on it. I concerned that it may be too weak to drill into as there might not be an end block. Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053618612402713013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-32056336875480973412019-05-17T18:41:00.696+01:002019-05-17T18:41:00.696+01:00It appears to be compensated with the two outer st...It appears to be compensated with the two outer strings then the two inner strings in pairs. As a fellow lefty I think (and I haven't tried it) that this setup will reverse OK. It's not like the normal compensated nut which won't reverse.Cobber Keefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00394723869781750601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-55427428778013760002019-01-02T13:45:30.630+00:002019-01-02T13:45:30.630+00:00Yes, I believe so, but it will be a 10% coupon goi...Yes, I believe so, but it will be a 10% coupon going forward but for purchases from the MusicRoom site - i've amended the post above to reflect that.Barry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-46493481329542442942019-01-02T12:52:59.800+00:002019-01-02T12:52:59.800+00:00The coupon expired in 2019, do you know if they...The coupon expired in 2019, do you know if they're going to renew it?Hugo Sancheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375532133924103162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-4287291346806900872018-08-26T18:40:14.244+01:002018-08-26T18:40:14.244+01:00I never give string recommendations - it’s just to...I never give string recommendations - it’s just too personal. What some like others do not and I think it’s a myth certain strings suit certain ukes. As for these staying in tune. They certainly do, but staging in tune isn’t a positive or negative point for a `Ukulele. It just means either it has geared pegs (like this - gears cannot slip),well set up friction pegs or that the strings are on properly. Ukes do t lose tuning unless there is a setup issue, and that can affect a 30 dollar uke as much as a 3000 dollar ukeBarry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-30746502273130448632018-08-26T17:35:55.579+01:002018-08-26T17:35:55.579+01:00Hi I have very similar Ukulele but in blue color F...Hi I have very similar Ukulele but in blue color Flight TUS35DB. Generally in this price I'm very happy. Stay in tune (new strings need time), solid build, perfect for travel as expected. <br />Want only in future change strings for something better - any recommendation??Arturhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12889110393875913560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-19021500649384470172018-07-19T11:50:15.811+01:002018-07-19T11:50:15.811+01:00A uke staying in tune is not the mark of a good or...A uke staying in tune is not the mark of a good or bad uke - geared tuners simply dont slip whether open or sealed. They just dont<br /><br />If you get gears slipping either the strings are settling, the strings are not put on correctly or the tuners are brokenBarry Mazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731777711884288947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-55820288581063646542018-07-13T08:15:02.521+01:002018-07-13T08:15:02.521+01:00Hi there, great review, this little one looks real...Hi there, great review, this little one looks really tempting! Does it stay in tune? I was looking for something with enclosed tuners but this one seems like good value for the money but the open tuners leave me hesitating...Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09751854597738100431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-34253966334845958572018-05-19T12:41:37.043+01:002018-05-19T12:41:37.043+01:00Just got one, and very happy with it. Sounds bette...Just got one, and very happy with it. Sounds better and has smoother action than my other beginner level ukes. <br /><br />At first I thought it was a bit too mellow, but swapping stings out helped a lot. I find the lip of the plastic back over the walnut top a little in the sharp side when I've been playing a while and will probably put a simple strap on it (as I do with all my other ukes). Budahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569599641661212789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-61939027368756656322018-04-05T18:54:01.428+01:002018-04-05T18:54:01.428+01:00Great review as ever Barry. I have just received ...Great review as ever Barry. I have just received mine and it doesn't disappoint. However there isn't a gig bag included in the deal for these, or at least i didn't get one and the flight website only shows the bags on their more expensive ukes. Keep up the good workAlan Cleavesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-15504648427583134582018-04-04T18:23:38.766+01:002018-04-04T18:23:38.766+01:00Great review. This looks very tempting. As a lefty...Great review. This looks very tempting. As a lefty, I swop my strings over. Do you think the compensated saddle would be a problem with that approach?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840452296810045739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4724767841739249964.post-40818409544947536072018-04-01T21:22:12.364+01:002018-04-01T21:22:12.364+01:00walnut already sold out! lol yet :(walnut already sold out! lol yet :(poiboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916979195976181731noreply@blogger.com