Flight Nighthawk EQ-A Baritone

A "Royal Series" Model with Bold Design

The Nighthawk EQ-A brings Flight's modern aesthetic to a baritone ukulele with a strong character. Inspired by visual codes already acclaimed in the range (contrasting details, offset square markers, dynamic silhouette), it positions itself as a larger format alternative for musicians seeking the look, finish, and performance of an instrument designed to go beyond a traditional ukulele.

Who Is This Baritone Ukulele For?

This Flight Nighthawk EQ-A is ideal for intermediate to advanced ukulele players looking for a more expressive instrument, but it is also well suited for guitarists who want immediate familiarity thanks to the DGBE tuning (identical to the 4 high strings of the guitar). Its baritone format and active electronics make it an excellent choice for pop, fingerstyle, vocal accompaniment, folk, and live settings where a round, steady, and clear sound in the mix is desired.

Sound: Solid Spruce, Solid Mahogany, and Generous Projection

The solid spruce top provides precise attack and good definition, particularly useful for fingerpicking as well as articulated strumming. The solid mahogany back and sides enhance warmth and roundness, with present mids and a balanced response across the entire neck. The baritone format (longer scale length) favors more stable string tension and natural sustain, while giving more breadth to the lower register. On the amplification side, the dual active C1U pickup is designed to deliver a usable signal in real conditions (rehearsal, stage), preserving the woody character of the instrument and good note precision.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To keep the Nighthawk in top condition, you can consider a set of baritone ukulele strings (DGBE tuning), such as the Flight Custom Baritone Strings. A clip-on tuner is also perfectly suited for quick and discreet tuning, both at home and on stage.

Technical specifications

Format	baritone	Nut width	38 mm / 1.50"
Top	solid spruce	Nut and saddle	bone
Back and sides	solid mahogany	Fret markers	5th, 7th, 10th, 12th, and 15th frets
Cutaway	sculpted	Markers	offset squares
Purflings	blue	Bridge	rosewood
Rosette	white mother-of-pearl	Strings	Flight Custom Baritone Strings
Color	black (black stain)	Pickup	dual active C1U system
Neck	African mahogany	Recommended tuning	DGBE
Fingerboard	rosewood	Gig bag	included 20 mm padded deluxe gig bag
Scale length	20.1" / 510 mm	Humidifier	included Flight humidifier
Truss rod	yes	Other premium features	unique headstock, aesthetic details inspired by the Royal series