On the block is my 1920's (I think) Gibson style 3 soprano. Gibson's top-of-the-line model ukulele, these are now quite rare. All mahogany, 5-ply top binding, 3-ply back binding, bound fretboard, with diamond and snowflake inlays at frets 5, 7, 10, 12. Bone nut and saddle. Grover barrel tuners (the King of vintage tuners- these alone are worth $100). Lots of finish crazing, as is the norm with these Gibsons. A fair amount of scratches. Two back cracks were repaired and cleated long ago. No top cracks, but two scratches near the bottom of the lower bout. My luthier agreed these were not cracks, but take a look at the pics and decide for yourself. When I received this uke, the bridge slots were too wide to hold a string, and a couple of the fretboard inlays were missing. The slots were plugged with wood shims- stained to match the bridge. Very nice work. The missing inlays were also seamlessly replaced (I can't remember or tell which ones). The repairs are excellent.
No other ukulele can match this model for pure mojo and historic bodacity. Comes with vintage chipboard case in excellent condition.
$850, Shipping and insurance included (to continental U.S.)
Thanks for looking!
No other ukulele can match this model for pure mojo and historic bodacity. Comes with vintage chipboard case in excellent condition.
$850, Shipping and insurance included (to continental U.S.)
Thanks for looking!
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