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RARE UKE: 1920s MARTIN 2M CONCERT UKULELE / Offers Welcome!
Estimated price for orientation: 7 850 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: C.F. Martin & Co. Model: Rare: Concert 2M
Extremely rare early model 1920s era Martin 2M Concert Ukulele. This is one of the earliest known concert ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted by C.F. Martin & Co outside of the 1-C model and a tremendously rare museum-quality collectible ukulele.These instruments came at a time when interest in Hawaii was on the rise and only the Martin 1-C ukuleles were in production and sold at the concert size. It is said that there are very limited numbers of Martin ukuleles in the concert size aside from the 1-C model. This is an excellent representation of the rare 2M concert, which was never pur in to production and crafted in mass numbers.The 1920s Martin & Co 2M Concert ukulele can be characterized with a classic style mahogany wood top, back, sides, and neck ‘stained’ to the classic dark rich C.F. Martin & Co. wood-stain. Top, and back ivroid binding in keeping with the 2M soprano model characteristics with added heel-cap ivroid binding for added appeal. Rosewood fretboard and mahogany wood bridge. Traditional concentric circle purfling rosette. Classic “C.F. Martin & Co” stamp inside of the soundhole. Total length 23.5 inches.The overall weight of the instrument is also significantly lighter than the post 1920s 1-C Martin concert models that have passed through and I suspect that this is due in part to the overall thickness of the wood on these early pieces. This could be a contributing factor to the incredible projection, clarity, and sustain these early pieces have that indefinitely separate them from the later production models. Absolutely amazing!
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | C.F. Martin & Co. |
| Model: | Rare: Concert 2M |
Extremely rare early model 1920s era Martin 2M Concert Ukulele. This is one of the earliest known concert ukuleles to have ever been handcrafted by C.F. Martin & Co outside of the 1-C model and a tremendously rare museum-quality collectible ukulele.These instruments came at a time when interest in Hawaii was on the rise and only the Martin 1-C ukuleles were in production and sold at the concert size. It is said that there are very limited numbers of Martin ukuleles in the concert size aside from the 1-C model. This is an excellent representation of the rare 2M concert, which was never pur in to production and crafted in mass numbers.The 1920s Martin & Co 2M Concert ukulele can be characterized with a classic style mahogany wood top, back, sides, and neck ‘stained’ to the classic dark rich C.F. Martin & Co. wood-stain. Top, and back ivroid binding in keeping with the 2M soprano model characteristics with added heel-cap ivroid binding for added appeal. Rosewood fretboard and mahogany wood bridge. Traditional concentric circle purfling rosette. Classic “C.F. Martin & Co” stamp inside of the soundhole. Total length 23.5 inches.The overall weight of the instrument is also significantly lighter than the post 1920s 1-C Martin concert models that have passed through and I suspect that this is due in part to the overall thickness of the wood on these early pieces. This could be a contributing factor to the incredible projection, clarity, and sustain these early pieces have that indefinitely separate them from the later production models. Absolutely amazing!