How old is my B&J Serenader soprano?

Fleapluckin_Flapper

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• Aug 16, 2015

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I picked this one up for $17.95 with the original gigbag. Some sites say these are from the 20's,another site says the 70's. Help!

 

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• Aug 16, 2015

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I'm no expert but it definitely looks 70's...not 20's

 

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• Aug 17, 2015

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lakesideglenn said:

I'm no expert but it definitely looks 70's...not 20's

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yeah, no plastic fretboards in the 20's!

 

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• Aug 17, 2015

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Actually, it looks a lot like some of the 1950s Harmony ukes - with plastic fretboards.

-Kurt​

 

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• Aug 17, 2015

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Best little $17.50 uke I've seen

 

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• Aug 17, 2015

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thanks all fpr the replies-the tuners are your typical Harmony ones from '50's,I'm guessing.It's a great little uke. Wonderful bargain!