Up for sale, a circa 1950 Gibson Uke-2 soprano ukulele in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. The Uke-2 was Gibson’s mid-tier ukulele model, featuring three-ply binding on top and back, a simple rosette, and all-mahogany construction. Based on the peghead, logo style, tuning machines, and Factory Order Number, this particular Uke-2 was crafted between 1947 and 1954. Tonally, this Uke-2 is rich, round, and sweet, with a notably even-tempered quality and overall string-to-string balance. Melodic lines ring out brilliant and true, while chords are articulate and bubbly with a kick of midrange warmth. This Uke-2 weighs 9oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fluorocarbon strings and optimal action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: C, measuring .620” 1st fret, .690” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, pearloid dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 13 3/4”
-Nut: 1 3/8”, bone
-Headstock: Gibson silkscreen logo
-Tuners: Pearloid buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Bracing: Cross
-Bridge: Brazilian rosewood, bone saddle
-Marquetry: Three-ply ivoroid binding on top and back, simple soundhole rosette
-Factory Markings: Six-digit (four, two) FON on neck block dates to late ‘40s/early ‘50s
There is a small, professionally-addressed split on the back at the bass-side waist. The gloss lacquer finish exhibits subtle, tight checking, with light wear on the back and a few small dings on the body. The lacquer on the neck profile is clean and smooth, with a worn-in satin feel.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: C, measuring .620” 1st fret, .690” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, pearloid dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 13 3/4”
-Nut: 1 3/8”, bone
-Headstock: Gibson silkscreen logo
-Tuners: Pearloid buttons
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany
-Bracing: Cross
-Bridge: Brazilian rosewood, bone saddle
-Marquetry: Three-ply ivoroid binding on top and back, simple soundhole rosette
-Factory Markings: Six-digit (four, two) FON on neck block dates to late ‘40s/early ‘50s
There is a small, professionally-addressed split on the back at the bass-side waist. The gloss lacquer finish exhibits subtle, tight checking, with light wear on the back and a few small dings on the body. The lacquer on the neck profile is clean and smooth, with a worn-in satin feel.
