Details
Dating Martin ukes from this period is never exact, but this Style 2 doesn't have the "Made in USA" stamp that was added in 1960, and these Waverly tuners weren't used in the early '50s, so our date can't be more than a couple of years off. These example really sparkles, both tonally and visually. There's some playing wear to the finish around the end of the fingerboard, and a few scratches and small dings, but it's a great example of Martin's ability to make mahogany look its best. It's quite loud with a lot of sparkle to the tone, a very fun uke to play.
Specs
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Back sides
Mahogany
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Binding
Grained Ivoroid
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Bridge
Rosewood
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Fingerboard
Rosewood
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Finish
Lacquer
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Frets to body
12
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Make
Martin
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Nut width
1 3/8"
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Scale length
13 3/4"
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Top material
Mahogany
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Total frets
12
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Tuners
Waverly No. 2014 Friction Pegs
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Year
c. 1955
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Case type
Hardshell
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SKU
MARTSTYLE2UKE-140404
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UPC
140404
