Flight Navigator EQ-A Tenor

Flight Navigator: a distinctive signature within the Royal Series

The Flight Navigator incorporates some aesthetic codes from the Royal Series while asserting a clearly distinct personality. Whereas the range emphasizes elegant and refined instruments, the Navigator stands out through a rarer combination of woods in this realm: solid flamed maple for the top and solid rosewood for the back and sides, enhanced by a glossy finish and a sunburst Tobacco burst gradient. It also features typical Flight "premium" details (stained maple rosette, uniquely designed headstock, compensated nut, pin bridge) that reinforce the feeling of holding an instrument thoughtfully crafted down to the smallest detail.

For which musician and styles?

With its tenor format and comfortable scale length, the Flight Navigator EQ-A targets musicians seeking an expressive, stable, and inspiring ukulele, whether at home, in rehearsal, or on stage. It suits an intermediate level player looking to upgrade in lutherie quality, as well as an advanced player searching for a tenor with refined tone and solid projection.

Regarding repertoire, its clarity and balance make it comfortable in pop, folk, vocal accompaniment, open chord playing, and arpeggios. The presence of an active preamp (dual pickup) also makes it an excellent choice for amplified contexts: coffeehouse gigs, acoustic duos, events, direct recording, or sound reinforcement on small stages.

Sound: solid flamed maple + solid rosewood, precision and richness

The Navigator's sonic character primarily comes from its solid flamed maple top. Maple provides a quick and clear response: you get a clean attack, bright highs, and excellent note separation, particularly appreciated for arpeggios and precise rhythms. Combined with the tenor format, this top favors strong projection and an immediate sense of "presence" under the fingers.

The solid rosewood back and sides complement this character by adding depth, harmonic richness, and a nice density in the lower midrange. The result is a ukulele that is both bright and warm, with a balanced output that remains musical even when played loudly. The rosewood fingerboard contributes to a sensation of smoothness and roundness, while the bone nut and saddle optimize vibration transmission for increased precision and sustain.

In terms of craftsmanship and comfort, the rosewood pin bridge ensures effective string anchoring and well-distributed tension. The compensated nut improves intonation across the entire neck, a real advantage for complex chords and higher positions. Finally, the dual active C1U pickup system allows the instrument to be plugged in with a defined and usable signal, practical for preserving playing dynamics and recovering nuances in amplification.

Recommended compatible accessories

To fully enjoy this instrument daily, you can consider a set of Worth Brown strings for tenor ukulele (identical to the factory-installed ones) to maintain the touch and tonal balance intended by the manufacturer. A chromatic tuner (clip-on or pedal) is also a safe and universal choice, ideal for staying perfectly in tune both in rehearsal and on stage.

Technical specifications

Format	tenor	Nut material	bone
Top	solid flamed maple	Position markers	3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, and 15th frets
Back and sides	solid rosewood	Bridge	rosewood
Finish	glossy	Bridge type	pin bridge (with pins)
Color	Tobacco burst	Saddle material	bone
Rosette	stained maple	Nut	compensated
Neck	mahogany	Strings	Worth Brown Strings
Fingerboard	rosewood	Pickup	dual C1U Active Pickup system (dual active pickup)
Scale length	430 mm / 16.93"	Premium features	solid flamed maple top, solid rosewood body, rosewood fingerboard, glossy finish, stained maple rosette, uniquely designed headstock, pin bridge system, compensated nut, Flight humidifier, Worth Brown strings
Nut width	38 mm / 1.50"	Case	Flight Deluxe Gig Bag included