The Flight Iris 8 Tenor is a groundbreaking eight-string ukulele, marking Flight's first venture into multi-string instruments. With four courses of two strings, tuned with octave Gs, octave Cs, and unison Es and As (gG cC EE AA; high-g and low-G), this ukulele offers a unique playing experience. It produces a powerful and characterful sound that stands out from traditional four-string ukuleles. While tuning an eight-string ukulele requires a bit more time, playing feels natural as your fingers perceive each course of two strings as a single larger string.
Specifications:
- Body: Solid spruce top with laminate mahogany back and sides
- Neck: Okoume with rosewood fretboard
- Frets: 19 frets with offset position markers at the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, and 15th frets
- Nut and Saddle: Bone with compensated saddle for precise intonation
- Strings: Flight fluorocarbon strings for clarity and projection
- Headstock: Classic slotted headstock with open geared tuners
- Electronics: Active Double C1U pickup with controls mounted under the sound hole
- Accessories: Deluxe 15mm padded gig bag, instructional booklet, and sticker pack
The Flight Iris 8 Tenor is ideal for musicians seeking a distinct and rich sound experience. Its solid spruce top combined with mahogany back and sides delivers a bright and punchy tone, rounded with warmth. The included active pickup makes it easy to share your unique sound with the world. Whether performing, recording, or playing in a group, this ukulele will elevate your musical journey.
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| Publisher | Flight Music Ukuleles |