FLUKE Ukulele Unboxing

The concert FLUKE has a 15.5" scale length
15 frets and overall length of 23 inches.
Weight is around one pound depending on materials and options. Necks are solid maple or walnut. The one shown in this video has a walnut neck.
Standard laminate tops are hoop pine (printed or colored tops) or natural walnut.
Optional solid wood tops include Adirondack red spruce or koa.
Bodies are injection molded glass fiber filled thermoplastic.
Standard fretboard is molded polycarbonate, hardwood and side dots are optional.
All Fluke models come standard with D'Addario Nyltech strings.
Standard tuners are Grover 2B friction, geared tuners are optional.
We carry three case options, two soft and one hardshell, all made in the USA. Pickups for plugging in, both active and passive are available.
The tenor FLUKE has the same body size with a 17" scale and overall length of 24.5". Like the concert, the tenor easily accommodates GCEA tuning but can also handle the lower DGBE tuning (high D).
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[@11jokerchen11]

TIME STAMPS (Skip ahead or go back) 0:00 Video Intro 0:45 First impression 1:20 Strings 1:29 Note from the company 1:52 Practical design 2:19 About the company 3:10 Tuning and sound 3:50 Step-up ukulele 4:30 Zero fret 5:14 Design and customisation 6:17 Playing demo strumming 7:15 Playing demo fingerstyle 7:25 Video outro

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you so much for the time stamps, Luisa!! Get ready, we have a very busy second part of the month coming ;)

[@11jokerchen11]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic Oh yes I can't wait!

[@arc1105]

F-antastic L-ou U K-eep E-very timestamp nicely organized🙌

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

ARC 110 😂 you’re such a poet, A!!

[@AirCapSailing]

I just can’t stop playing my fluke! From the flat neck to the light weight it just feels good in the hand and is a dream to hold. Surprisingly it has a big sound for a plastic body-much louder than my Waterman concert plastic uke. I have it tuned with low G, which gives it extra bass sound and I highly recommend! I opted for the upgraded tuners to get a little more consistent tuning, and the only thing I wish I had opted for is a pickup but basically I am 100% happy with my purchase. A great all American company with excellent customer service! Ok... enough bragging on them-everyone should go try one yourself and see if you agree!

[@ACraftySock]

I love watching ukulele unboxings! They make me want all the ukes!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Prisca Hebert thank you! As long as you all like unboxings, I’ll keep them coming ;)

[@ACraftySock]

Sounds like a good deal to me!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

You were missed 🤗🤗

[@maddiemillage9229]

Omgeezes yas

[@muxesuu]

what a cool uke! i saw it on the sax livestream:) another amazing ukulele miss b! it may have been this uke im not sure but i think it was cause this video could have been pre filmed

[@georgewoodruff8415]

Magic Fluke company in U.S. makes great instruments, and as you would expect, are the nicest people to deal with. You rarely see their instruments for resale on Craigslist, or EBay, because people just love them-won’t part with a good thing. One thing that would be helpful in any uke review would be to mention nut width. In this case, the nut is slightly wider than the standard 1 3/8”. It measures 1.41 inches, which is helpful when fretting, and barre chording, and those with, ummm, finger issues (arthritis, perhaps)? This is assuming the string width distances are proportional to the nut width.

[@girlmeetsuke2980]

Very nice! I have a Flea concert (same company). I recently did a sound comparison with the flight travel ukulele and they sound VERY similar. Makes sense because they both have plastic bodies with laminate tops. I do like the flat bottom though. This instrument just demands to be played a lot. 😉 Have fun with it!

[@arc1105]

F-un L-ooking U-niquely K-ool E-ngineered beauty Ms.B. Thanks for adding the detailed description, interesting to read this and the Tenor can be tuned as a Baritone, how cool is that! Love the idea of getting creative with the customization, I can imagine having a wall of this model Fluke with different components and woods, one for ever friend to play. Smart idea, I like the inventiveness of this company. That headstock with the zero nut and body shape are a welcome change from the norm. A lovely old world charm this design, it's very appealing, kind of looks like a mini Oud. The sound, wow, that was a great description of it's sound, I hear what you are saying/playing. Questions: Does it feel much different on the arm with the flat bottom compared to a rounder uke? What's the appeal of this style of tuners? Does the ukulele feel balanced with the wood neck, or does the body size balance it all out? Your enthusiasm is contagious, I'm going to check out their website. Look forward to hearing this Fluke uke in a song. Thanks for this Sunday funday video Ms.B.

[@ph4edo]

Woah! Hold the phone! The tenor can take baritone tuning?! That is so cool! Now I’m going to have to check how much they cost.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

ph4edo yeah!!! I saw that too and got super excited about that option!!! And now that all of the tutorials on this channel have baritone chords, you will have more resources available ;)

[@Markle2k]

It's a high-D baritone tuning. It's not like the same tuning as a guitar's 1-4 strings. The D is a just a full step below the high e. If you put a capo on the fifth fret it would have the same tuning traditionally used on a ukulele. It's d-G-B-e

[@ph4edo]

This instrument just keeps getting more and more versatile, doesn’t it? Crazy! And it sounds like they make them to take a beating! Might be worth the investment for sure!

[@memestessamedesima]

hi bernadette, i have kinda of a weird song tutorial request... since the beginning of the year i had "jolly holiday" from the original mary poppins movie stuck in my head. i know i'ts random and weird but maybe you can include it in some future film song challenge or something :D ps great unboxing

[@rudyramirezjr2309]

We own their Firefly banjolele, a Flea (Poi'ple) and a Fluke (my practice ukuleles at work) We love the Magic Fluke Company!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Wow, Rudy! You have quite the collection! I can totally see why. This little uke is amazing :)

[@rudyramirezjr2309]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic Thanks, yeah the UAS is strong with The Ramirez household. Our toddler already has two! Ha! We bought the Magic Fluke's violin (yes! They make them!) my sister in law. Very cool company

[@Kevin-nr9lj]

It's such a cool looking instrument. Looks like some Japanese instrument. Great video as always :)

[@jennychen8048]

Haha it's really late at night here in Atlanta but I'm glad I finally finished my studying and now I'm just watching your videos that I have missed. Haha Its a beautiful uke tho😍

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Jenny! 👋🏼 It's super late here in Maryland too, but I seem to work better when everyone is asleep and quiet :)

[@jennychen8048]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic Same! I'm such a night owl but it's how I work best!

[@onehundredhourchallenge836]

My fluke ukulele is the one I play most often - with the flat bottom I can keep it just standing on my desk so it's easy to just grab it and play. If I were going to make the purchase again I think I would pay the extra for a wood fret board - mine has the plastic.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Jana Gray hi Jana! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your fluke! This will help anyone considering buying one. I kind of like that the fingerboard is plastic because I can easily sanitize it with a wipe and not worry about damaging the wood. You’re right about that flat bottom. I’ve been playing this uku the most because I can put it on my work desk.

[@pfatalbert]

same here! The Flea and the Fluke sit by my couch on the floor. Always ready to go. Most played. Made in the USA by nice real people. The wood fretboard is a must- have for me.

[@lynngriffin7558]

I have the Flea concert size magic fluke. I will tell you I almost gave up learning ukulele until I got my Flea. It is the easiest ukulele to fret a chord! It has a beautiful tone!!! I love mine and will never part with it!❤️💕

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

QUICK QUESTION: What ukulele size is your favorite?

[@ACraftySock]

I love my concert. I find Sopranos too small and I've never had the chance to play a tenor for more than 5 minutes!

[@arc1105]

Hi Ms.B. I see a concert on the horizon, when I get one I'll let you know which size is a fav. Love the soprano sized Flight for working on challenging fingers stretching chords. Have two tenors as they feel right in hand. Find the Baritone a tad big. Intrigued to hear the Fluke tenor can be strung as a Baritone, this just may be the way to go. What's your favorite size uke when you're playing around the house?

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

ARC 110 I love the O’nina, tenor, and baritone most :)

[@teddydynski2010]

Concert size is my favorite.

[@HaHa-hr1vu]

haven't tried a baritone, bass. so currently will be a tenor :)

[@shresthabasak7737]

How do the tuners in this ukulele work? 🤔Are there tuning gears in them? Love you Ms. B!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

No gears! These are tension tuners. You just need to turn slowly because they are very responsive!

[@MrFreth]

They do have a geared tuner option .. !!!!

[@basterds4330]

I'm really unhappy with them. When the screw gets loose the string gets loose too. And I'm afraid to damage something when tightening it to strong. It's only one string. And I don't like the sound of the plastic fingerboard and strings. The price is way to high for what you get. Just a gimmick but an expensive one

[@jpsalis]

@@basterds4330 That's just friction tuners in general, same thing happens with my violin, it takes time to get used to. When adjusting a string, it's best to loosen the peg first, then tighten it to the right tension while pushing the peg inwards. Obviously geared tuners are better, but they're much more expensive and they need professional installation.

[@MandyMcElrath]

I love my Magic Fluke Flea ukulele, out of all my ukuleles it’s the ukulele I play the most.

[@lynngriffin7558]

Mandy McElrath Me too! My favorite ukulele!❤️

[@probablybanana3771]

Wow if only they have a store here in the Philippines... I'd definitely buy one.

[@cherrytang1946]

Yours is gorgeous! I don’t see it on the website, but I see so many other great options. I’ve played one before (at a music store), and that is what convinced me to purchase the similarly-built Flight Travel Uke.

[@hanby8285]

It really has an unique look. Almost like a Lute.. A bit. Looks interesting :)

[@letsjam4939]

*unboxing videos are usually so boring to me but B makes them interesting I don't even know how* 😂💙

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Aww :) thank you so much for your love and support!!

[@letsjam4939]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic 💛🌻

[@RavenMadd9]

My friend had a black one ...their very beautiful sound wise ....one day I want one

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yeah! I saw their all black one.. it is GORGEOUS. 😍😍😍

[@RavenMadd9]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic have a great day B!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

@@RavenMadd9 you too, Raven! Hope to go to NYC this year... how far are you from the city?

[@emmalob1992]

Could you please do a video on electric/acoustic ukes? I love to perform live and it’s super annoying to play with a mic in front of you when you’re strumming Thank youuu❤️

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

oh yes! I totally understand. I didn't like the clip-on mic for ukulele too. It was not balanced at all. Sunstar has a great one :) I just got a flight one as well that I'll plug in and test ;)

[@emmalob1992]

Bernadette Teaches Music thank you so much ❤️

[@lemueldc0104]

It looks cool and unique 😮 like the design in the sound hole

[@scara1701]

This seems like the bigger brother of the Flight travel ukulele. :)

[@greenis421]

I went to visit the Magic Fluke workshop on Monday! Less than an hour away from me...What welcoming owners! I ordered my Fluke and it will be here in a few weeks! So excited!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Oh wow! That's amazing. You're so lucky you got to meet them in person! ❤️

[@greenis421]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic They are also part of the Harvest Host program for RV'ing... We plan to camp on their property in the Spring! So excited for that... Looking forward to my "Ivy" Fluke to arrive! 🙂

[@meiamei1273]

You are so lucky! I am happy for you! I love the unboxing! Sorry i am too excited. Hahahaah

[@jessicabarcenas8465]

0:15 because I want it Same SAME 😂😂😂

[@rockitguitar1918]

Wow nice😋

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Agreed! Very beautiful uku!! ❤️

[@rockitguitar1918]

Yeah it's so cute lol

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

@@rockitguitar1918 agreed!!! :)

[@coyotegraysr]

Nice! I have one of the early, 20+ year old, Tiki King painted top concert fluke. I went deaf years ago and stopped playing. Recently I was in public and played a ukulele with my eyes close from rote and when I opened my eyes there were quite a few people around stopped and watching. Maybe I’ll start playing again. Thank you for this video.

[@victorianas1821]

I love uniquely shaped ukuleles so much :3

[@cindyhughes4952]

I love the sound! I have wanted one for so long... I did buy the Flight Ukulele and it’s such a fun unique instrument (with a unique sound of its own but it’s not a flea (or fluke) that it filled my desire... and then you did this 😮 thank for sharing.

[@daviddean5267]

What a great sound!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Absolutely beautiful :) It's a very unique ukulele!

[@inienonang6045]

You look beautiful today teacher 😶

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

thank you so much! You are so sweet :) ❤️

[@BillHart_Family_Friends]

The fluke is a really neat idea and the tone sounds great. It is hard to tell from the video but it seems that the voice (volume) of the uke is a little quiet. I sure am interested in playing one of those gems and giving it a good listen!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Ohhhh good point! It would be interesting to play it next to other ukuleles to compare the sound capacity. You always give me good ideas, Bill! 💡

[@TuttoHobby]

Beautiful uke and beautiful video!!😊😊🤗🤗

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you so so so so much!!! I really appreciate your kind words ❤️

[@reginasanchez5418]

Love it 🥰 I always like your videos

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Regina Sanchez thank you so much, Regina!! ❤️

[@reginasanchez5418]

Bernadette Teaches Music Your welcome ❤️💫🥰

[@charleengiles3107]

It sounds pretty and I like the shape. I will check them out. ❤️❤️

[@valeriekoolemansbeijnen1834]

The sound of your camera is very sharp...I hope in real time the sound of this Amazing ukelele is much softer. Can you check? Greetings from Holland

[@deniseforbes2332]

I visited the Magic Fluke just last week and purchased a tenor Fluke. It was a fabulous experience & love the Fluke. Great minds….

[@joseantonioperezgonzalez9334]

Bendicion me encanta wooow dios te bendiga feliz dias gupicima saludos desde marbella ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hola Jose! Muchas gracias!! :)

[@jasneskis]

I am looking to buy my next ukulele and my last. I am looking to up grade from inexpensive beginner to a real instrument that will sound better and better as my playing improves. Can you tell me your favorite good or your best instrument that you would recommend as a permanent only musical instruments. I know I don’t want plastic. Thank you

[@joseantonioperezgonzalez9334]

Linda gracias feliz dias dios te bendiga guapicima saludos

[@terrywhite3526]

Really great sounding Uke , bright and punchy... does it come with a pickup for plug in?

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Terry! That's one of the customization options you have :)

[@periperi5204]

Dear techer...how to play chord E, it so hard

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yes! That is a very difficult chord. I have a tutorial JUST for the E chord because it's sooo tough :((

[@snenny_me4189]

I woke up to a review on a ukulele I’ve been eyeing for a while and this might’ve just sold me sksks 🥰

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

oh no way, what a coincidence! :) Good morning!!

[@yunie4296]

Nice unboxing video. I have never seen that kind of ukulele in our area. ❤️

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

it is a very unique ukulele! I haven't seen anything like it before

[@rancosteel]

Always try to buy made in the USA.

[@denisenadeau5243]

Thanks Bernadette I'm an older person and I am thinking about getting this type of uke .

[@teddydynski2010]

Wow. love the uniqueness of the Ukulele.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Ted Dydynski yeah!! It’s a very special instrument :)

[@jamesgretsch4894]

I remember about 10 or 15 years ago Fluke ukes were big. Really popular. I almost bought one but went with a wood ukulele. I guess they are still popular but not as much. Great review thanks for posting. I probably will buy one still. The prices are good and they sound great.

[@livinglakenorman]

Popular” usually is a measure of marketing spend not the quality of the product. I think magic fluke started business about 15 to 20 years ago so that might be why you first heard of them then… but I love them. It just shows you that you do not have to have a traditional wooden instrument that requires special care to have a great sounding instrument. Most of my friends some musicians and some not, cannot tell the difference in blind sound test between my $3000 Koa ukulele and my $200 soprano flea

[@alynawatersmusic]

I have one of their banjoleles and I love it!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

They have really cool instruments! I’m really excited about this brand!!

[@michelleodell2986]

What style Magic fluke did you puchase

[@lorigreen6666]

I love this uke!!!

[@juniperlee1275]

you look so happy when you saw the ukelele :))

[@eppxk]

Hii ♥️ I want a für elise tutorial

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi! Thank you for your request :)

[@juniperlee1275]

Look is on poinnnt :)))) also nice uke

[@dannyjohnson9592]

What a nice sounding little ukulele. I like the looks of it a lot. I would say my favorite size is a toss up between between tenor and concert. I play them both about the same. I have 2 sopranos, a Outdoor and a Waterman and I rarely play them. Great unboxing and I like the zero fret idea, very cool. Thanks for this. 😎🤙

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

they make a black on black on black option of this! I think maybe you would like that :)

[@dannyjohnson9592]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic 😁Yes I would... I'm going to check them out now. Dang I love the peghead tuners.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yes! I love those tuners too.

[@colinuk4509]

Hellooooooooo. I saw this and thought we were psychically linked as I have the exact same ukulele, then I realized it was just a Fluke ! 😉😉

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Ah no way!! I see you are a man of taste ;)

[@colinuk4509]

Sorry I was wrong, I have a flute ! 😀

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

@@colinuk4509 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you got me that time!!!

[@colinuk4509]

My pleasure 😊😊😊

[@redsal09]

Fluke was my first. Not good for my steady use. I found that the straight edge in the back was hurting by arm.

[@ananyaseth6173]

I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE

[@Janidontbcruel]

I love your videos I'm looking to update my ukelele. Could you recommend a good affordable one ? I know you have alot of recommendations and videos I just get so lost picking the right one.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Jani! What's your budget and which country are you in?

[@Janidontbcruel]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic $150 and the United States

[@kingofallwhites]

Woah! Your hair! Broke the Internet!

[@drakenbraat1962]

Very cool looking and sounding uke!!! :)

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yes! Definitely a collector's item and attention-grabber :)

[@mountfairweather]

So beautiful 😍 oh and the ukulele too 😸

[@14xx07]

Did she use them again? :)

[@jpsalis]

The sound is really impressive despite the plastic body, and the zero fret is a really cool idea. Was curious about the instrument's odd shape though, some reviews mention that the "sharp"-ish corner can be uncomfortable when playing, have you had any issues with that?

[@Markle2k]

I like these because they are kind of an anti-Ovation built like an Ovation. Anti-Ovation because those guitars with the bowl-shaped plastic back are as slippery as an eel without a strap. And because the round stiff back is just there to reflect and reinforce the sound coming off the top they sound enormous in timbre. But that price. OMG, with a real spruce or koa top they are almost the same price as a Celebrity electric-acoustic guitar. Even without a real wood fingerboard. That's the price of made-in-America, I guess.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

"as slippery as an eel without a strap" 😂😂😂 I just went to check the price of the Koa... $388 is the price of an acoustic electric celebrity guitar? I don't know anything about guitars 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mychildrensmother10]

Love it. My 8yo says the soundhole might be meant to look like the sun. I am surprised by how light and loud it is. I am so used to holding the neck up while playing so that is the big difference I noticed with the Fluke, its more balanced. And intonation is perfect. Mine is tuned to DGBE like a baritone.

[@SativaMoonStudio]

I love love LOVE these Fluke Ukes. Its my next buy. Gonna have to save up but its so worth it.

[@francesrbernardo]

What a very fortunate company to have you reach out to them!!! It looks good, sounds great and most of all Ms. B approved! What else can you ask for? 😉😉😉

[@fisherchi]

It sounds very good for a plastic back and side uke. And I love it's unique shape. Is it as loud as your other favorite ukes?

[@barbh1777]

Do you like the concert size?

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

I do! I usually like tenors, but on this one I am glad they sent the concert. It feels light and comfortable

[@ionela2984]

Hei Bernadette, please do a tutoriale for "Big big world"

[@minidagger5104]

yeah thats a famous brand. too bad those brands doesnt reach our country. cute though 😻

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Which country are you from? 🤔

[@minidagger5104]

from philippines. i'm the one requesting for the enya pineapple 🙈🙊

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

ahhhhh yes! I remember.

[@minidagger5104]

hope you still want to send giveaways to philippines. especially for me lol 🙈🙊😅

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

At this moment I won't personally send ukuleles to the Philippines. If a company is willing to send for me, then yes.

[@deniseshaw3871]

Lush !!!

[@loveanimals8673]

I honestly love this channel and all of your vids. it has made me feel more comfortable playing my ukulele 💗

[@cassiedeleon7139]

😍

[@PeterSedmakMusic]

It really looks so cool! :D reminds me of a very small simplified version of a lute

[@MarioHemsley]

Great job! Love your videos!

[@zHumanfactor]

I love my Fluke Uke. :)

[@jeanbucag1949]

Its very beautiful