Got A Ukulele Reviews - Flight 4SB Sammy Turton Signature Tenor

Got A Ukulele reviews looks at the Sammy Turton signature 4SB Tenor from Flight. Review - www.gotaukulele.com/2023/12/f...
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Intro 0:00
Thank you's 0:18
Review Start 0:53
Pricing 7:26
Sound samples 8:29
Summing up 11:58
Happy Christmas and New Year! 12:49
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[@4stringboy]

Cheers Baz for reviewing my baby, I’ve never been so nervous for a review 😅 the no pickup choice was very much after listening to years of your reviews, I am always watching and listening in the background. Have a lovely Christmas break mate ❤

[@GotAUkulele]

Ah - thanks man - it's a great uke - joint highest score I ever gave a Flight ukulele too!

[@4stringboy]

@@GotAUkulele ooooo what’s the score twin? Fireball or A10?

[@GotAUkulele]

@@4stringboy Beat the fireball - the equal score is the Anniversary model

[@4stringboy]

@@GotAUkulele oh and what a uke that is 😍

[@kithg]

Gorgeous, of course, and you know, he plays all those harmonics, so likely the brightness lends itself to that. Have wonderful holidays and a healthy, peaceful 2024. Thanks for all that you share.

[@GotAUkulele]

Oh for sure - thanks!

[@mikek4708]

Great review, really think this is really classy and love the aesthetic appointments. Think the wood choice is a great choice that suits Sammy’s harmonic style. Love it. Probably the first Flight I have looked at and thought it is lovely and affordable. Flight listening to professionals will reap rewards in the future. All the best for the festive season for you and yours and wonderful New Year.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you very much!

[@anthonyallsopp1474]

A great review to end the year on. Thank you for all that you do. Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks, you too!

[@gustau4764]

Price is cheaper than I expected. I really dig how the spalted maple's black lines match the black top. Less sure about the brown rosewood, I don't think it matches the rest of the color scheme. Overall very cool though.

[@cccukeclass7598]

I try not to have expectations,: it's much easier said than done :) I keep expecting Flight to miss, but everything I've come across I can't help but like! Love the originality here. As always, thanks for your honest perspective ~

[@GotAUkulele]

Well said!

[@shazziep5567]

This is one fantastic ukulele..I loved it the first time I set eyes on it and I now have one …thank you Santa 🎅🏼 ( my hubby really ) I have low G on mine and it sounds divine … it sits along side my beautiful Fireball which was my first ever ukulele last year and I chose it from listening to your review Baz …. Merry Christmas 🎄🥳🥰🦋

[@GotAUkulele]

Wonderful!

[@jiggywithviggy]

Was waiting for Baz to bust out some harmonics for this review 😁 happy holidays!

[@GotAUkulele]

I ain't that good!

[@Kie77]

Great review as ever Baz. The day the 4sb arrived at the Southern ukulele store i jumped straight in my car and drove down to Bournemouth. I love my 4sb. Thank you Baz for all your great reviews, i enjoyed every one of them. Merry Christmas to you sir

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you - and to you!

[@JessicaGorehamPenney]

Thanks for all the great videos. Have a great holiday break and happy Christmas!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Jessica - and to you!

[@FlightUkulele]

The 4SB is a beauty ✨🙌 thanks for the review!

[@GotAUkulele]

Was a pleasure to look at this one!

[@lisacompton3661]

Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year Barry. Thank you for all your Reviews.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Lisa!

[@brunorosa2227]

Happy Christmas Baz and thank you for another year reviews and entertainment.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you!

[@PhilPage227]

What a fantastic uke. Merry Christmas Baz and thank you for all your reviews.

[@GotAUkulele]

My pleasure! and Merry Christmas!

[@markattardo]

Beautiful uke! Great way to end the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks, you too!

[@e.castlerock8454]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family, Baz. Thanks for all the reviews; looking forward to more in '24 (and maybe some Not A Ukulele reviews, too).

[@GotAUkulele]

Same to you!

[@richardsnow7299]

Happy Christmas Barry and thanks for all your reviews. Here's to a wonderful 2024

[@GotAUkulele]

Same to you!

[@mikesmith6493]

Thanks for all your reviews this, helped me make my mind up on two of my ukes.

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad I could help!

[@MrDparker69]

Thanks for yet another great review ( well thanks for another year of great reviews) wishing you and yours a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Take take. Danny 🎄

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you Danny!

[@JonHancockUK]

I heard Sammy on a recent podcast explaining the design process behind the 4SB. His original choice was apparently for a glossy white top, to which Flight replied with a list of reasons why white was absolutely not going to happen 😁

[@GotAUkulele]

Interesting! Presume because it famously yellows over time on instruments?

[@JonHancockUK]

@@GotAUkulelei don't know, but it seems to be a poor seller. Same with cars, oddly enough.

[@threeleafshamrock]

Gorgeous! Thanks for another great review Baz and for a year of diverse instruments, from the Amazon specials to the amazing luthier crafted masterpieces. Thanks for your time, your obvious passion and unbiased reviewing and intelligent advice. It's been great! Here's wishing many more years of the same. Anyway, happy Christmas, good health to you and yours and looking forward too seeing you in 2024. 👍

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks so much! And to you!

[@johnchastain5657]

Happy Christmas and New Year to you, too! Beautiful uke, price doesn't sound too bad... and don't worry about the brightness. The sun is bright (and warm), and we can't wait for it to return to the northern hemisphere.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks John - and to you!

[@deniseforbes2332]

Thanks Barry for the great review. I’ve been waiting on this one. I saw a photo before it debuted and I knew right away it was going to be super popular because it’s such a looker. As Sammy says the opposite of the Fireball. So glad he got his own model. I’d add a pick up. Happy holidays and happy New Year to you and your family. Enjoy and looking forward to what’s ahead in 2024! 🥂

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you Denise - and to you!

[@chuckvt5196]

Wow, what a beautiful instrument. I think if you want something different, the price is ok! Thanks, Baz! Merry Christmas to you and yours and thanks for a great year!

[@GotAUkulele]

Same to you!

[@mrmisfit635]

Very pretty sound, and unique looks too. Happy Holidays, Baz✌🏼

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks!

[@joephillips4082]

A real dazzler. Thanks for introducing me to Sammy; I'll check out his music. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@GotAUkulele]

He's a fantastic player - and to you Joe!

[@barbarajgabriel]

Beautiful ukulele and very helpful review, as always. Cheers.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you kindly!

[@reneeaubuchon6683]

I bought one of these after watching your review. It just came via UPS today. So beautiful! It is bright sounding, and I am good with that. I have other ukes that are deeper sounding if that is what I want to play. Thanks for the excellent review. Please have a wonderful New Year!

[@GotAUkulele]

Great to hear!

[@patman13b]

I ‘d like to try low-G string set so I could hear the full range these woods are known for. Great year, Baz. Thank you.

[@GotAUkulele]

I agree with you

[@raykennedy8498]

Happy Holidays! Stay safe, and well. I look forward to seeing you again in January

[@GotAUkulele]

Same to you!

[@bonniedavidson936]

Happy Christmas !!! Great review. And I have enjoyed all the reviews over the year. I’m a little under the weather so I’m staying home and watching football. But that is ok. Was nice to also have your review this morning. I agree with you on the price. Seemed a little too much. And it is a little bright but a great looking ukulele and Sammy is such a great guy. I’m happy for him. Happy new year !

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks for the kind words and hope you feel better soon!

[@bonniedavidson936]

@@GotAUkulele Thanks ! Fortunately I’m retired so I can rest all week. I’m thankful

[@StevenDoyleLuke]

Drooling for this one!

[@GotAUkulele]

It's a stunner!

[@elvismemphisgs]

Really Like This One, Great Vid

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you!

[@user-uk7ce8eg9s]

Absolutely gorgeous but yes brighter sound than I prefer as well. Merry Christmas! See you next year.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks, and to you!

[@marj1585]

Merry Whatsit and a Happy New Thingy, Baz! Loving the festive nails, although for one horrified moment I thought you had slammed your fingers in a door😱!

[@GotAUkulele]

Happy new year

[@tommorrisey3999]

Had I not blown far too much of my Christmas bonus on an aging pickup truck, I would probably be griping about the price point and buying one anyhow. Agree with you about choosing my own pickup. I know you dislike Low G, but this cries out for flourocarbon trebles and Thomastik-Infeld flatwound bass courses (even though that would need different compensation on the saddle).

[@hilltop1845]

It's a looker for sure!! The rosewood back and sides might be the reason why the extra few bucks. But at the same time, my first thought when I saw the price was "that seems plenty fair". If I were splitting hairs the inlays for the fret dots could have been a little deeper but not a big deal. Thank you for this year BAZ, you crushed it brother. I look forward to another year. All the best to you and yours this holiday season. Cheers.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks very much!

[@bonniedavidson936]

Thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks as ever Bonnie!

[@alanwhitney3263]

Fabulous ukulele, surprised by the price tbh, have a nice break over Christmas and New Year, Baz.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you!

[@partyontheobjective]

it is gorgeous! Hmm. It is bright but that rosewood I think adds a little something extra. Merry xmas!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you!

[@joeobyrne3189]

Have a good christmas baz.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you Joe - and you.

[@wylancslass]

Hmmm! Well I was hoping to be blown away but to be honest, I'm not. Thank you for the review as always Baz. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

[@GotAUkulele]

Fair enough Wendy - and thanks!

[@jimb1138]

Merry Christmas, Baz. Hope you have a lovely time with your family. Thanks for entertaining us with the fab reviews, you're lovely. Now, this uke. Looks like the love-child of an aNueNue Moonbird and Enya's Taimane special to me. The subtle signature is awesome (I found the Pete Moss MOSS off-putting), but I see influences from other instruments here. I love flight, I've got 4 of them, but I can't help thinking it looks like others. Sorry. Also prefer the sound of my fireball, its not as bright. In saying that, it is a striking looker!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Jim!!

[@turbochargedus-vz5dz]

Beautiful ukulele! Sound is tailored for Sammy style. Regarding the price, I'm sure the wood and production costs on this one are higher than other "similar" flights. It's more time consuming to get all of those unique appointments right than just throwing on a pickup. 👍 Great review as usual Baz!

[@GotAUkulele]

To a point - but the Fireball is made of notoriously expensive mango, has decoration in different ways, and a pickup. It's not hugely more money.

[@dennism9144]

Thank you once more, Baz! Wonderful review as usual! Thanks for the whole year of reviews! Regarding the bright sound of the (also wonderful) 4SB: any idea what strings could make this instrument less bright?

[@GotAUkulele]

That's a good questions as I'd normally say Worth Brown! I guess a low G would tone it back a good deal.

[@stoneyrunva]

I've been hoping for this review like a kid waiting for Santa. 38 mil nut width and spruce are both combinations I like. Such an interesting, unique, and clever design. Stunning to look at. I'm ok with the bright sound. Price should be about $299 - $329. Maybe the price will come down after some time. Thanks for this review. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks - and to you!

[@uknavynige]

When I saw 4SB demo this on southern ukes top ten I thought he'd wrote his name in biro behind the headstock. Personally if I had a signature uke is like to advertise the fact (I realise I may be in the minority) i would have liked it in gold to stand out more either on the black body tastefully neatly in gold. Love the feet markers, yeah price is a fraction high but at least it future proofs the price and leads to healthy discounts😊 maybe because as u know I favour Bari scale it does seem maybe too bright for me especially with worth browns, think I'd pop a low g on straight away. Love the fact no amp I never use them anyway. But definitely a strikingly beautiful instrument.

[@veronicagrillo6695]

Buone feste!❤

[@GotAUkulele]

Grazie!

[@barbarajgabriel]

Question for you, Baz. Would you say the 4SB has a similar sound to the AnueNue Moonbird tenor? I have the latter and don't want to have both if they're quite similar. Cheers and thanks so much.

[@GotAUkulele]

Not sure it's a fair comparison considering the price difference. They are both very good and the 4SB punches above it's weight, but the Moonbird is remarkable in tone

[@jimsatola3397]

It is very cool looking! I tend to agree that it is a bit overly bright. I am one of those folks who have well more than 20 ukuleles (most of which are “Ks”), and I play them all, so I hear a lot of sounds, and this one is kind of at the “trebly” end. Probably good for certain playing styles. But I too tend to like kind of “woodier” full spectrum players.

[@UkeDawg]

First again! Merry Christmas to all!

[@GotAUkulele]

And to you!

[@aidenedge8228]

What's that song called when you play the samples. your playing is amazing

[@GotAUkulele]

Link in video description to a tutorial on them!

[@huydn95]

Hey I was wondering what your personal preference would it be flight 4sb or the Martin t1 street master Which would you prefer ?

[@GotAUkulele]

Sorry - I have a policy of keeping away from 'either/or' as the decision is ultimately very personal at that point. They are also very different constructions and uke types. I gave the T1 8.4 and the 4SB 9.4 which is the obvious first answer. But there are subjective personal elements to that scoring

[@huydn95]

@@GotAUkulele thank you for your honesty You sir are underrated keep up the amazing videos!

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you!

[@ChrisGorman87]

Lovely uke but I definitely agree that for a tenor it is on the bright side. I personally prefer warmer tones but great review nonetheless!

[@GotAUkulele]

Think this is about the artist behind it - that tone is very much his style

[@daveflatters4981]

I really don’t see the point of painting a solid top unless the grain is crap. I know it’s only angles and lighting but on the FB page the top looks grey and I prefer it to the black. Your choice of nail varnish may look better with a grey top too 😂😂😂 I hope you and yours have a great Christmas and New Year

[@GotAUkulele]

It's the jet black that does it for me. Never seen one that looked grey - that's the Peter Moss uke, surely?

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Not nearly enough warmth for a tenor scale. Way too chimey for me. I don’t like “painted” tops. But I think the price is right. The intonation sounds spot on and I like the sustain. Happy holidays Baz!

[@GotAUkulele]

Think it's about Sammy's harmonic style - the fingerpicked tone is very pretty. Strummed sounds more like a concert.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

@@GotAUkulele a few years ago, Ohana put out some really chimey tenors. They mounted Aquila strings on them. They had no lower register art all. They were a hard sell for the shop I frequented.

[@theodorehowe2262]

Greetings Baz Is this Ukulele worth the price $580 us ?

[@GotAUkulele]

All relative - I’m UK and think it’s worth the price here!

[@elvismemphisgs]

? Are Flight Good manufacturers of Ukes. I know Martin's are good and so on. I'm 60 this year so want a good Uke but not over priced solid wood maybe pickup on board any advice cheers I do like the sound of this think I'm better suited to Tenor rather than Concert as I'm a Guitarist

[@GotAUkulele]

Flight are a Euro brand making ukes in far east so quite different from Martin - they range from the beginner level to the high end, but very much focussed more on beginner to intermediate. Rather like the Kala brand. They have great looking and sounding ukes, but due to their origin the quality control can suffer at times. Easy way to remedy that is to always buy one from a specialist uke dealer and not places like Amazon. I have a list of stores I trust implicitly on my website

[@bethmcmullan7686]

I imagine this may not be a popular opinion, but I think the dark gloss looks really cheap and tacky. Not my cup of tea at all I’m afraid! I’m sure it’ll have plenty of fans though. The dots also feel a bit gimmicky instead of actually being useful. Sounds quite nice tbf!

[@GotAUkulele]

Fair enough - all very subjective!

[@4stringboy]

The dots are very useful to me - the 5,7 and 12 mark out the natural harmonics which I use all the time 😇 I realise it may not be useful to most folk, but to me it makes my life much easier ☺️

[@pietersixstring1531]

@@4stringboy I think clearly separating the 10th and 12th on a short scale length is also really useful. Especially when just playing around with chord shapes moving 5ths up and down.

[@jeffwatson4908]

It is a handsome instrument but the sound was an entire turn off IMO. Too bright and pinky for a tenor. Anyway to its credit Flight just keeps on trucking with new models and that has to reverberate through the industry. HNY to you and yours Baz. Looking forward to another year of fair and fun reviews.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Jeff!

[@Zeb1432]

Thank you for 2023 and have a great Christmas..!! **( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡° )**

[@GotAUkulele]

Thank you! And to you!

[@denniswalker9680]

What’s with the coloured nails Baz ??

[@GotAUkulele]

Having a young teen daughter at home for Christmas with time on her hands...

[@mcconlogue1898]

So the rumors are true! Just kidding! Have a wonderful holiday.

[@GotAUkulele]

@@mcconlogue1898 Used to paint my nails black when I was at college! The goth in me...

[@e.castlerock8454]

​@@GotAUkulele - Sweet! At first, I only noticed one nail and didn't really note the color. I thought perhaps you accidentally hammered it.

[@markossrarkos2729]

painted top kills the natural sound of the wood and volume

[@GotAUkulele]

Not when it's thin - this is no thicker than a gloss top - so thin in fact you can see the grain pattern in waves under the gloss.