1941 Pre War Martin Uke Ukulele C-1 Concert Taro Patch Natural Mahogany, Mint, Original Soft
Breathtakingly clean is this pristine example an all original 1941 Martin 1-C concert uke ukulele in near perfect condition with original Silbertone (not Silvertone) NY, New York chipboard case. Martin concert ukes are the same body size as their traditional 8-string Hawaiian style taropatch (1918-1932) but with four strings only. Concerts ukes are tuned the same as their smaller sister the soprano but because of the larger body have a deeper and richer sound while retaining a smaller more manageable neck and scale lenght of 14 3/4". Production of the Martin 1-C concert starts in 1925 and continues until 1965 but even so one can usually count on one hand how many Martin concerts they’ve held. Finding a pre War Martin concert uke is difficult enough finding one in this condition, almost impossible. Stunning pre War instrument looks like the day it was made; Martin made more sopranos, tenors and baritones than concerts by far, Martin concert uke production is very low. No modifications or repairs, no cracks or breaks, all original finish and parts. rosewood fingerboard, great feel, wide at the nut slim uniform depth. Cosmetically almost perfect a couple of very small little marks only and the binding in the waist of the top left side has seperated a littel. Vintage Gear America sells only clean near perfect all original American made instruments, every instrument sold has been detailed and set up with new strings and will be packed and shipped FREE via USPS Priority within the domestic USA only, fully insured by Heritage Insurance. Thanks, only $2499.VGA
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We ship USPS Priority and Fed Ex Ground next business day, all instruments are carefully packed utilizing new shipping materials, all instruments are insured by Heritage Insurance. All parcels are flat rate shipped and are the same price for all buyers in the domestic USA, international shipping is also flat rate for anywhere in the world. The price is based on the cost of new shipping materials, boxes, bubble wrap, tape and labor and has nothing to do with where you are or your ability to pick it up in person. It is not in our business model to offer in person demonstrations of instruments or in person pickup, both of these things take an employee and extra time. If you have a limit as to what you want to spend on shipping please factor this into you instrument offer as we accept reasonable offers on most items. If an item doesn’t allow a lower offer it’s because it’s already been discounted and already at its lowest price. We recommend that you don’t chose an instrument based on shipping cost alone as there are more important issues all of which we have well covered. I might point out that all of our guitars come with professional detailing and set up, this has real value and keeps one from getting inferior work from an unqualified retail establishment. Thanks for your understanding. John Russell Nelson owner VGA Vintage Gear America
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