The Flight GUT850 Solid Top Guitarlele is a premium, hybrid instrument designed for the musician who refuses to choose between the portability of a ukulele and the harmonic versatility of a classical guitar. As a standout in the Flight Ukuleles Performance Series, this guitalele features a solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides. This "solid top" construction is the gold standard for achieving a professional-grade tone, offering a crisp, powerful projection and a sophisticated clarity that will only become richer and more resonant as the wood ages. Six-string versatility and classical soul The GUT850 is essentially a "mini" classical guitar tuned to A-D-G-C-E-A, providing the familiar interval spacing of a standard guitar but in a compact, travel-friendly body. To ensure a premium playing experience, it features a real bone nut and saddle, which provide superior vibration transfer and string-to-string definition. As a hallmark of the high-end engineering at Flight Ukuleles, this model is equipped with a traditional slotted headstock and high-quality gold geared tuners, ensuring exceptional tuning stability even with the increased tension of six strings. Boutique craftsmanship and ergonomic design Designed for the serious player, the GUT850 features a wide, comfortable neck that allows for intricate fingerstyle arrangements and complex jazz chords. The elegant abalone rosette and high-gloss finish give the instrument a boutique, custom-shop aesthetic that stands out on any stage. The arched back design. A signature innovation of Flight Ukuleles further enhances the instrument's volume and sustain, ensuring that this compact hybrid can hold its own in an ensemble or a solo performance.
