The Flight DUC323 is made from laminate mahogany.  Mahogany is a hardwood which has been used to make quality musical instruments for centuries. Its color can vary a fair amount, from a pale pinkish brown to a darker reddish brown, and it tends to darken with age. Do not let the “sober” look of mahogany fool you, though—mahogany ukuleles, especially those fitted with an arched back like the DUC323, know how to growl!

The nut may seem to be a small component, but it plays a critical role in the quality of the sound of an instrument.  The nut and saddle of the DUC323 are made from bone (not from plastic). This is just one of the details that makes this ukulele truly special.