It’s many ukers’ dream to come across a vintage Martin ukulele at a car boot sale for a tenner. ... Graziano Concert Uke 2008. They began with just four, Style 1, Style 2, Style 3 and Style 5. still manufactured in quantity until 1965. The diminutive 12- and 17-fret instruments were followed in the 1920s by concert and tenor models, while the Martin 5-K from 1922, with its koa wood body and abalone inlay, is much in demand among collectors. 12 or 14? Maderian cabinet makers, Augusto Dias, Jose do Espírito Santo and Manuel Nunes are gen… Discontinued Save this search. It has single white dot on 5th, 7th and 10th. $2,500. One dealer even told me that Martin had told them it was a Style 1 when it clearly wasn’t. With a bow tie, you are probably talking a Style 3. FIND 1000's of Antiques, Art, Vintage & RARE Collectors' items offered for sale by antique centres, dealers and collectors. Martin made the transition to T-frets on guitars in the 1930s but used up remaining bar stock on ukuleles until the war halted uke production. Martin style 3 uke model made first in 1918, discontinued in the 1970s. 4 tuners on back white covers. It certainly has some value, you can check some of the auction sites or used instrument stores and see what they are asking for one like this. $44 for 12 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $44 for 12 months. A soprano-sized model, the 5K Uke is the ukulele equivalent of a Style 45 guitar – the top of the line. These were in the case of a 1950’s Martin Soprano ukulele and I just thought they were cool, so I scanned them. No serial , has CF. The superb book, which I also bought, dates it to between 1934 and 1937. Posting pictures is easy. Condition is VG, no cracks, slight crazing, some tiny nicks and scratches. $899.00. Abalone pearl and black/white wood around soundhole. Scrumptious, gorgeous, yummy. Again, the models produced from the Hawaiian koa wood are the most collectable, as there were only a limited amount made. Friend gave me a used Martin ukulele. In 1945 Martin went from small to slightly larger fret markers. $50.00. Likely late 20’s Martin. The fancier style 5 There is a serial number inside the instrument where the neck joins the body: 30834. Most of the pictures you see on my posts are mahogany. Vintage Martin Ukulele - Circa 1918 Spent the last 95 years in its case in an attic in Duluth. I’ve attached pictures which I see you prefer when assessing instruments 1833 The bottom front reads: THAYER PIANO COMPANY Ltd. What precautions do I need to take. on the SIDES of style 5k ukes during 1926 and 1927. Approximately C $558.03 (including shipping) [ 4 bids] Your max bid: Place bid. Martin offered three ukulele models to its customers in 1918. , collectible. Shop with confidence. c. 1927 Martin Ukulele 1K in Koa Martin Ukulele 1T IZ Tenor in Solid Quilted Mahogany with Mother of Pearl inlay (NEW) The Style 5 was similar to the Style 3, but had 9 bands with a mother-of-pearl inlay in one of the bands on the top. Martin and co. Nazareth PA made in u. Hello, would you help me identify my Martin? The 0 was made in mahogany only. For the Style 1 and 2 it is two small dots. In some cases this may work in favor of the buyer, but most of the time it doesn’t. i have an antique martin ukelele i inherited ,it has a single dot on fret 5,2on fret 7 and 1 on fret 9 ,it is in very good condition, Your email address will not be published. It seems to be a 1930s style 0? Tortoise shell binding and 14 frets. You’ll have to send some photos if you want me to compare and identify. Martin Ukulele Price / Value Guide: Browse FREE Martin Ukulele Price & Value Guide. $899.00. Longworth Concert uke 2001. There are two primary items to look at to determine the Style, the 7th fret marker and the bindings. I found a ukulele in grandparents attic. Is it worth anything? baritone ukulele strings martin nylon uke strings .027 - .035 5 out of 5 stars (2) 2 product ratings - BARITONE UKULELE STRINGS MARTIN NYLON UKE STRINGS .027 - .035 The line expanded from mahogany to more elaborate Hawaiian koa models. $99.00. I have a Martin uke that belongs to a friend. Get highlights of GryphonStrings news delivered to your e-mail inbox. I have an easily identifiable (I believe) Type 1 Tenor with double dots at the 7th fret, 12 frets to the body, fretboard goes to the sound hole, tortoise shell plastic binding, geared tuners, Type 1 binding (and of course almost all Tenors are Type 1). $ 700.00. Ukulele perfection. April 2011 - James Hill plays a vintage Martin 5K Subscribe http://bit.ly/23OTz0J Decals can be added or removed, but impressed stamps are much more difficult. There are pictures of Tenor style Martins with only a single marker at 7. Martin did make Style 1,2 and 3 instruments in koa wood. Antique Martin Ukulele. Vintage Harmony Soprano Ukulele 1960's USA With Case. Martin Style 1 Soprano 1960s. Hi I won’t give money values unless I can actually play it. Peghead It’s in excellent condition but lacks tuners. 12 fret rosewood fingerboard with bar frets. Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items I’d like to send pictures if I could. Martin 1920’s Style 3 Ukulele In the 1920’s and early 30’s, the Hawaiian craze was in full bloom, and ukulele production was crucial to Martin’s success in this period. Your best bet to narrowing down the time frame is to consult with an expert or reference the Martin history mentioned above. Note: It has been alleged that Martin used Abalone additionally First, they stamped the logo on the back of the peghead (from circa 1895). wood models are more collectible than mahagony models. – mahogany bridge with black saddle There currently are 0 Comments. After 1960 as the stamp includes Made in USA. Spruce Tree Music . For the safety of everyone, we ask that you wear a mask or face covering. Martin Style 3M Soprano Ukulele (1920) SKU: 180U-205846. be dated by specification changes. Binding for the Style 3 was a white plastic celluloid with a total of 7 alternating white and black lines. As it is my first all-solid uke, I am worried about how it will fare in my centrally-heated house over the winter. Even today, you can special order a Martin ukulele, but a simple Style 0 will cost well over $1000, much higher then the price of a vintage instrument. Centre brace inside is stamped/embossed C F MARTIN & CO, NAZARETH PA (in all caps on the embossing). Do you have the exact measurement of the small vs larger fret marker? I happened to think that this would be a good time to do a comparison with my Martin soprano ukulele's. Martin has had five Styles, or quality levels, of instruments that they produced. Soprano Ukulele Style 0 with an instruction book. Ukuleles were in highest production from 1916 to the 1930's, though still manufactured in quantity until 1965. The koa tends to be a bit lighter. Martin 5k c1930s. Ukes have the Martin stamp on the back of the peghead until 1935. I have seen many listings on eBay and Reverb where the seller has mis-identified the instrument they have for sale, usually it is an error determining between the Style 0 and the Style 1. I have a Martin and co. Uke passed down from my grandma it has small dot on frets 5 7 10 Martin stamp on headstock and sound hole says Nazareth and made in the USA underneath any idea as to what yr I’m guessing 50 or 60s. If you can send some pictures of the tuners and other key items, I may be able to help narrow things down. Another thing to check is how many frets from nut to body? Is it safe to assume that according to your article above that would make it exactly 1926? I have pictures but don’t see how to attach them. I wish you good luck in your quest to add a vintage Martin to your collection. $10.00. Does that tell you anything? 17 fret ebony fingerboard extents to the soundhole. And just because they say it is worth several thousand dollars doesn’t mean that is an appropriate value.