Flight Flight: DUS371 Soprano Ukulele - African Mahogany -

A Designer Series Marked by Hawaiian Aesthetics (2018 Edition)

The Flight DUS371 is a standout addition to the 2018 Designer Series: a range designed to offer instruments with a strong style while maintaining serious craftsmanship and above-standard finishes. Here, the visual identity is based on a laser-engraved rosette inspired by the Ki'i Pohaku, those motifs carved into rock by ancient Hawaiians. Add to that a redesigned headstock and higher-end material choices (bone, arched back), and you get a soprano that stands out both for its character and playability.

Who Is This Soprano Ukulele For?

Thanks to its soprano format, the DUS371 targets those looking for a lightweight, responsive instrument that's easy to take anywhere: at home, rehearsals, traveling, or lessons. It suits beginners well (quick learning curve, comfort, nylon strings) as well as intermediate players who want a more refined soprano with better stability and more advanced lutherie details.

In terms of styles, this size is particularly comfortable for strumming (rhythm playing), pop/folk, vocal accompaniment, and of course the traditional sounds associated with the ukulele. The side dots also make it easier to navigate the fretboard, a real plus when progressing and changing chords quickly.

Sound: Warmth of Mahogany, Enhanced Projection by the Arched Back

The choice of top, back, and sides in African mahogany provides a recognizable sonic signature: a round and warm sound with present mids and a balanced response. On a soprano, this allows for maintaining softness and body while keeping the clear attack and liveliness expected in this format.

The arched back plays an important role in projection: it tends to give a more focused and better "carried" sound sensation, with a pleasant dynamic response when strumming harder. Finally, the bone nut and bone saddle contribute to better note precision, a more defined attack, and a cleaner sustain, especially appreciated on arpeggios and held chords.

Equipped with Aquila Super Nylgut strings, the DUS371 benefits from a set known for its comfortable feel, stability, and balanced tone, faithful to the ukulele spirit while remaining musical and controlled.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain your instrument over time, you can opt for a set of Aquila Super Nylgut strings for soprano ukulele (same string type reference as the original setup). A clip-on tuner is also a safe and practical choice: compatible with string instruments, it allows quick and discreet tuning, ideal both at home and on the go.

Technical specifications

Format	soprano	Fretboard inlays	dots
Top	African mahogany	Nut	bone
Back and sides	African mahogany	Saddle	bone
Back	arched (arched back)	Strings	Aquila Super Nylgut
Rosette	laser "Ki'i Pohaku" motif	Electronics (EQ)	none
Side dots	yes	Gig bag	included