I’m one of those Uke players who requires smaller bodied guitars … I’m a newbie on guitar … I truly LOVE this one! 💚

Hello Barry, thanks for this helpful review of this really nice Steelstring Bari - hope I will get one here in Germany. Made a Donation over Paypal to give a little Support! All the Best!!!! Kind regards from Germany, Bettina

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Thanks Bettina!!

I love how it looks. I prefer the tone of nylon strings. It’s definitely its own thing. Thanks for the review.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Looks like a lovely uke! I haven’t ventured into baritones yet but maybe in the future. It’s great how Flight always seems to be coming out with something innovative.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Yeah - great brand for that!

Dare I say I have a flight target on my back. I think this does sound lovely and different with the steel strings and a lovely tone. Thanks Baz for a fascinating review and another item to consider, my Christmas list is growing. Have a great week.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Been playing ukulele for a few years now and I just, last week, picked up my first guitar based partly on your really helpful 'not a ukulele' reviews 👍. Really enjoying the difference between ukulele and guitar. I think guitar manufacturers are also recognising the new market for a bridge between guitar and ukulele and making more parlour guitars and smaller gigging type guitars. Personally I'm glad I went for a small guitar rather than a large uke as want to at least master the basics on a guitar, but can see why people would want to go with something like this instead. Great price and looks fantastic! Oh and I'm still team ukulele!

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

it was your review of small guitars that lured me from ukuleles into the world of guitars last year. My poor little ukuleles are now sitting rather sadly abandoned in the corner. I know I’ll go back to them as they are so much fun but I’m a bit besotted with my guitar

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Making music is all good - the instrument is just the tool!

I love Baritones and this is stunning. Flight seem to make some very good ukuleles at competitive prices. Nice review Baz 👍

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

They do!

Hi Barry, thank you for this excellent and very enjoyable review. The Baritone Ukulele is my musical instrument of choice and this new steel string Flight Maia looks and sounds like a winner. I bought the Flight Aurora Baritone after your review of that one and absolutely love it and prefer it over my 3 Kala Baritones. If I didn’t just pick up my new Klos Baritone Ukulele I would get one of these babies from Fight right now.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MariUSukulele

Ай бұрын

Is the KLOS strung w\ steel-strings?

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Thought they were fluoro

@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life

Ай бұрын

@@MariUSukulele No definitely not. They use regular Nylon, Fluorocarbon, or Nylgut.

@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life

Ай бұрын

@@GotAUkulele Yes that’s what I use, but I believe it came stock with Aquilla Nylgut,which I like on my Wooden Baritones, but the Fluorocarbon sound so much better and sweeter on the Klos Carbon Fiber Baritone and Tenor

Love that tone. Really loud. Thanks Barry very nice. Looks like you had fun playing

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

You bet

Of course, here in America, tenor guitars have been a thing for about a century; usually tuned C3-G3-D4-A4, although baritone uke tuning (which sounds muddy to longtime tenor guitar players) has become popular with crossover ukulele players. I think, if you want something that sounds like a guitar, the ever-so-slightly longer scale engages of a tenor guitar is the way to go. And if you want a pickup, there are many copies of the short-lived Tenor Telecaster out there now; I have one, made in Vietnam, that was $99 (shipped) and - after $40 worth of attention by my luthier - sounds great.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Agreed - this is why I don't think any uke is comparable to a guitar - small or otherwise. The scale is so different. Yep - tenor guitar is the closer cousin. Don't see them that much in UK, though seem to be growing in popularity

Such a fan of steel string baritones, this one is beauty, very unique tone

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

I love it

Sounds quite unique with steel strings! Thanks for the review. Curious if you may ever review a cuatro? They usually have a slightly different version of re-entrant D (Adf#B) that emphasizes more of the lower register. Not much info out there online about them, but seem like an interesting crossover from uke.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Sorry no - never have. Played one years ago though

What a lovely instrument. Although it sounded great as you played it, I too would like to hear it strummed with a pick. The pickguard recommendation is a good one . Quite an attractive price too. By the way, I believe the baritone player in the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain plays or has played a steel-string baritone. Good review.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Hi Barry, sorry to gatecrash this revue. I’m sad to see that Brüko will cease the production of ukuleles at the end of this year. I bought mine as a result of your revues and it is a wonderful uke. A special order, it’s a thin boy maple with rounded back and walnut fret board and binding. I’ve bought and sold a number of ukes during the ten years I’ve owned it but never considered letting it go and it will one day be passed on to a grandchild. There’s nothing quite like the Brüko.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Very sad to see that myself..

Thanks Baz. I think I’m within the target audience. A new sound and feel, which I can play the same way as a baritone, which I play already. So a lazy man’s way of having a new instrument. A steel string uke would rock as much as a resonator for blues. Also a good way for me to get used to steel strings and using a plectrum with an otherwise familiar instrument. I’m really glad it’s good - if it had been shonky, it could kill the concept at that price range not just the instrument.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Yep - agreed

I’ve been trying to learn the guitar recently. Wish I had seen this. Possibly a better option for me.

Oooo, I really like that!!!

Thanks as always Barry, this has a lovely sound to it. As someone with large hands I have thought about switching to baritone but this could be the way to go.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Go for it!

I am curious about this one. I've been waiting for the tenor guitar that Ohana was developing a few years ago. I got to try a prototype, but so far I have not seen a production model. I think I would prefer this one with a Spruce or Cedar top. Still, a beautiful instrument 🎸

I really like that baritone! It is now on my radar, thanks to you! The information I can't find though is, where would I get strings for it? These is a custom set, right? But some specialist shops that sell the instrument, don't sell that string set. Or I am not looking in the right places? Have you come across it?

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Yes it's a custom set - the gauges are in the written review - to be honest they are damn close to a range of custom lights with an 11 on the 1st string for acoustic guitar. If you get a set of 11 extra lights for guitar the first four will be near enough I think.

Interesting review. I typically play baritone. One of mine is currently strung with classical guitar strings (minus the two E strings). I like the look of mango and style of this one. Price seems reasonable. I think some of the warmth in sound is lost with the steel strings but you get more volume. Maybe even more with a pick? Nice to see flight is always offering options. I appreciate you took the time to look at this one and share your thoughts even though it's not exactly in your wheelhouse, so to speak. Thanks.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Nice finish to this large ukulele, a Baritone style definately not a guitar. Has a place for players who would like this style with it's deeper tone. Personally it's getting away from traditional models which I prefer with their higher tone, such as Soprano or Concert sizes. Good review.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

If you saw how many requests I get for bari reviews - there's certainly a trend happening!

Flight has made some great ukuleles but for me steel strings don’t belong on ukuleles. Barry, I have a Makai tenor ukulele 2010’s in koa, have you ever done a review on that particular instrument? Thanks

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

I'm easy on them. Several of the precursors to the ukulele had steel strings. Sorry - never reviewed a Makai - don't tend to see them in the UK much

@miahconnell23

Ай бұрын

It’s remarkably hard to find cavaquinhos for purchase inside the USA, so this thing her might fill a need… the neck and nut and size on this instrument are more spacious than a Brazilian cavaquinho, so perhaps this instrument could be good for people accustomed to playing guitar. This vid and its featured instrument definitely have my attention. I’d love to experiment with one of these. (Thank you for recording and posting ❤)

Agree that it's sui generis and some of your fingerpicking indicates, I think, that it could be great vehicle for certain pieces.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Yep, agreed

It is a beautiful instrument. I like the choice they made by using steal strings. A Baritone is not for me but baritone players may like this one. I agree the headstock is a good choice. The price is right I believe. I do like the sound it is a little melodic or lower if you get me. Thanks as always my friend…DOC

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

We agree!

As I may have mentioned before us Bari players are starting to multiply ready for the revolution 😉 I have a few baritones obviously, including the fireball. I actually think i prefer the maia above it and I can't get over the amazing price compared to the mango fireball. I know it's all solid but this new Maia....😘

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Ha ha - if it doesn't sound too weird - you were in my mind making this review Nige - know you love the baritones and was intrigued what you thought of this.

Hello, sorry for asking but do you recommend the flight nub310 baritone ukulele, it's the only baritone from flight in my city(and flight is the only respectable brand in my city for ukulele). thank you

@GotAUkulele

20 күн бұрын

Not one i've played, but have played a lot of Flight ukes and would recommend them. What I would say though is - make sure you buy that brand from a reputable store that checks them over as they often need a bit of setup work

Thanks

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Anna!

THX, Baz ✌🏻 gOOd Sunday

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Thank you too

That’s pushing on the line….its almost a parlor tenor guitar!😊

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Nowhere near the scale

@BlessYourHeart254

Ай бұрын

My tenor guitar is actually tuned to DGBE (rather than the traditional CGDA) 😊 It’s called the Chicago Tuning, and you can get string sets for this from Strings By Mail or Just Strings. But yes, the body of the tenor guitar is bigger than the bari-uke.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

@@BlessYourHeart254 yep - bigger body and quite a bit longer on scale

@nickiemcnichols5397

Ай бұрын

I did say “almost”…….i will say I do like it, it sounds cool picked or strummed, most baris don’t sound good strummed. Although I can’t play steel strings…..I wish another member of my band would. Thanks Baz!

Price in US is $427-$499, but probably worth it 😊 It sounds wonderful-thanks for another amazing review!

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

How does it compare to the Pono steel string baritones?

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Never played the Ponos - and I thought the Nui was nylon strung?

@TheJvan234

Ай бұрын

Pono UL4 is steel string

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

@@TheJvan234 Much bigger scale though

Thank you for another very interesting review... I want one. Is it a uke? I don't care, I like it whatever it is. I'll have to figure out how to sneak another uke(?) into the house. 😁

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

I think uke is about scale rather than strings myself - so a uke for me!

@Llanclox

Ай бұрын

@@GotAUkulele Agreed. Thank you again. 😊

That's probably the prettist mango I've ever seen!

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Yeah, nice example!

I don't hate it as a bridge for people or how it sounds. For me though? I'm with you and I'd just pick up my guitar. People will buy these I think

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Yep - i'm the wrong target - have parlours and mini guitars and regular too - so spoilt for choice. But I fell in love with the sound and playability on this one

Very nice, but I'll stick to my Bushman Jenny Baritone!!!

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Couldn't be more different, surely?

That is a lovely sounding instrument. Puts all non string ukes to shame. I’m talking personally, of course. 😢

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Non string ukes?

@saulchapnick1566

Ай бұрын

@@GotAUkulele oops. It should have read, “non steel string ukes.”

Dammit, you reviewed another great-sounding (& -looking) instrument in my price range! But you did reveal that you have tenor guitar(s), so I forgive you. Tenors are helpful for us clumsy mandolinists.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Guitars - not tenor guitars. Been playing guitar far longer than ukes

@johnchastain5657

Ай бұрын

@@GotAUkulele Oh well, I still forgive you. NTW, we're flirting with 100°F here in Washington DC, too!

Please stop reviewing baritones! Had to go and purchase the Magic Fluke baritone after your review and I really can’t afford another one 😂 Great looking and sounding instrument but I think I’ll stick this time to my Fireball baritone.

@GotAUkulele

Ай бұрын

Oops - sorry - may have a couple more to come too!