Flight UTS-42 Kumiho Ultra Travel

The Ultra Travel Series: Flight's Nomadic Spirit

With the "Ultra Travel" series, Flight focuses on the essentials for mobile musicians: a compact instrument, easy to carry, and designed to remain reliable in situations where a more traditional instrument might be fragile. The UTS-42 "Kumiho" model fits this logic by combining modern synthetic material construction with a distinctive "Print" aesthetic, offering an easy-to-live-with ukulele, hassle-free, and always ready to accompany your ideas.

A Travel Ukulele to Play Anywhere, from Beginners to Experienced Musicians

The Flight UTS-42 is particularly suited if you are looking for a nomadic instrument: impromptu sessions, rehearsals, travel, van life, backup instrument at the office or home. Its design aims for peace of mind: you choose it to play often without worrying about everyday bumps or changing conditions.

In terms of styles, this type of ukulele is well suited for rhythmic accompaniment (strumming), arpeggio playing, and simple, effective melodic parts. It will also suit the experienced musician who wants a practical instrument to slip into a bag for composing, working on transitions, or keeping an everyday guitar/ukulele within reach.

Sound: Consistency and Attack of Modern Poly Carbon ABS Luthiery

The uniqueness of this model lies in its construction: top, back, and sides made of Poly Carbon ABS. Unlike wooden luthiery (solid or laminated), this type of material favors a consistent and predictable response: the instrument reacts stably to environmental changes, which is a real advantage once you step outside the "living room" setting.

Sonically, you can expect a clear attack and coherent projection, with a generally bright and direct tone. The benefit is consistency: you find your instrument just as you left it, more easily than with some luthiery sensitive to humidity. For rhythmic playing, this quick response helps maintain a clean groove and more stable tuning throughout the day.

Finally, the "travel" format emphasizes efficiency: an instrument designed to be played often, transported frequently, and remain enjoyable daily. It's an excellent choice if you prioritize practicality and durability while retaining true musicality to accompany singing and compositions.

Technical specifications

Type	"travel" ukulele (Ultra Travel Ukulele)	Sides	Poly Carbon ABS
Top	Poly Carbon ABS	Color / finish	Print
Back	Poly Carbon ABS	Case	gigbag included