Flight NUT500 Tenor

A "NUT" Reference Designed for the Tenor Format

The Flight NUT500 positions itself as a tenor ukulele with a natural look and a distinctly acoustic DNA, relying on wood species renowned for their musicality. Its tenor format offers superior comfort for the left hand (wider spacing) and a fuller sound presence, while maintaining the accessible and portable spirit of the ukulele. This combination makes it a relevant instrument for those looking to advance their playing sensations and tonal depth without adopting a complicated approach.

For Which Musician and Styles?

Thanks to its tenor format and solid top, the Flight NUT500 is suitable both for the motivated beginner seeking an inspiring instrument from the first weeks, and the intermediate player looking for a more dynamic and nuanced ukulele. The tenor is particularly enjoyable for enriched chords, wider finger positions, and small melodic phrases.

In terms of styles, mahogany naturally lends itself to strumming (rhythmic accompaniment) with a warm and balanced output, while remaining very pleasant for fingerstyle to highlight melody notes. It perfectly suits acoustic pop, folk, sung covers, and softer arrangements where a round, musical, and never harsh sound is desired.

A Warm and Singing Tone, Carried by Solid Mahogany

The solid mahogany top is one of the key features of this NUT500: it responds finely to your attack and allows more room for nuances than a laminated top. In practice, this translates into a better sense of "response" under the fingers, a more gradual dynamic when playing louder, and an instrument that expresses itself more naturally on both arpeggios and rhythms.

The mahogany back and sides complement this character with present mids and enveloping warmth. On a tenor ukulele, this wood/base format favors a broader projection and a more settled low register than on a soprano, often resulting in a sound considered more "mature." The rosewood fingerboard and bridge contribute to the balance: rosewood provides a clear attack and a slightly more defined edge, useful for maintaining clarity when playing chord progressions.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of your Flight NUT500 Tenor, you can choose a tenor ukulele string set (gauge and material depending on the desired tone: brighter or softer) and a clip-on tuner, ideal for quick and precise tuning both at home and on the go. A microfiber cloth is also useful for maintaining the natural finish and keeping the wood clean after playing.

Technical specifications

Category	Ukulele	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Format	tenor	Electroacoustic	No
Left handed	No	Color	Natural
Strings	nylon	Finishing	Matt
Top	Mahogany	Hardware	Chromed
Back&Sides	Mahogany

Type	tenor ukulele	Nut width	not specified by manufacturer (mm and inches not provided)
Back	mahogany	Bridge	rosewood
Sides	mahogany	Tuners	not specified by manufacturer
Neck material	not specified by manufacturer	Electronics	no (acoustic instrument)
Scale length	not specified by manufacturer (inches and mm not provided)	Gig bag	included