1920s Martin Style 2 Vintage Pre-War Soprano Ukulele Mahogany
$1,249.99
$1,249.99
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Up for sale, a 1920s Martin Style 2 soprano ukulele in excellent condition. This soprano ukulele was produced sometime between 1923-27, as identified via the original set of Grover No. 76 tuning machines, peghead stamp, position markers on the fretboard, and orientation of the internal stamp. The Style 2 was Martin’s mid-tier ukulele offering at the time of production, with slightly more ornate marquetry that the spartan Style 0 and 1 including multi-ply binding on top, a simple soundhole rosette, and single-ply binding on the back.
The body and neck are crafted from mahogany, with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and an ebony nut. This Style 2 is resonant, warm and clear, with a detail and roundness to single note lines that is classic Martin. This Style 2 soprano ukulele weighs 11oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fluorocarbon strings and optimal action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: C, measuring .550” 1st fret, .695” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, double dot inlay at 7th fret, position marker at 10th
-Frets: Bar, faint wear on frets 1-2
-Scale Length: 13 3/4”
-Nut: 1 3/8”, ebony
-Headstock: Logo on back
-Tuners: Grover No. 76, ebony buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Bracing: Cross
-Bridge: Brazilian rosewood (reseated), rosewood saddle
-Factory Markings: Horizontal “C.F. Martin & Co.” Stamp
-Marquetry: Three-ply celluloid binding on top, one-ply on back, maple/rosewood soundhole rosette
There is a short, professionally repaired split on the treble side of the top just south of the bridge, with some finish touch-up along the binding and at the bridge. The original gloss varnish exhibits light wear on the back and scuffing across the soundhole, with a few minor dings and scuffs on the body consistent with a century of careful usage. The varnish on the neck is smooth to the palm.
The body and neck are crafted from mahogany, with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and an ebony nut. This Style 2 is resonant, warm and clear, with a detail and roundness to single note lines that is classic Martin. This Style 2 soprano ukulele weighs 11oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fluorocarbon strings and optimal action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: C, measuring .550” 1st fret, .695” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, double dot inlay at 7th fret, position marker at 10th
-Frets: Bar, faint wear on frets 1-2
-Scale Length: 13 3/4”
-Nut: 1 3/8”, ebony
-Headstock: Logo on back
-Tuners: Grover No. 76, ebony buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Bracing: Cross
-Bridge: Brazilian rosewood (reseated), rosewood saddle
-Factory Markings: Horizontal “C.F. Martin & Co.” Stamp
-Marquetry: Three-ply celluloid binding on top, one-ply on back, maple/rosewood soundhole rosette
There is a short, professionally repaired split on the treble side of the top just south of the bridge, with some finish touch-up along the binding and at the bridge. The original gloss varnish exhibits light wear on the back and scuffing across the soundhole, with a few minor dings and scuffs on the body consistent with a century of careful usage. The varnish on the neck is smooth to the palm.
