bearbike137
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FS: Vintage Martin Tenor - GREAT sounding uke (clip)
Hi all. I am putting my vintage Martin Tenor up for sale. Let me say right up front that this is not a collector’s uke – this one is for the players. That said, it is a phenomenal sounding vintage uke. It sets up well (action is perfect), and it is loud. Moreover, the intonation is amazing – better than any uke I have ever owned.
Off Market. Sanity regained. Your choice of case. See photos. (The Harptone cases are no longer made, but they are great cases and fit the Martin Tenor like a glove.)
I recently had the uke gone over by Third Coast Repair in Chicago (authorized Martin repair shop) and they gave the uke a clean bill of health – no cracks and no loose braces (but plenty of play wear). The frets still look great. Lots of finish checking and crazing.
I would estimate it was made somewhere around 1950, but could be earlier or a bit later. There is no “Made in USA” stamp on inside brace, so that means it was made somewhere between 1934 and 1961.
I LOVE THIS UKE. Unfortunately, I can’t play it anymore because it is causing me chronic pain in my left wrist. I can only play thicker uke necks these days (like my Ko’olau).
Let’s talk about the wear on the top of this uke. I bought this uke the minute I saw it on eBay BECAUSE OF the wear. I figured it was played so much because it sounded great; or it sounded great because it was played so much – either way, I was right - it sounds great. I have attached a video clip. Now, bear in mind this was though my iPad mic, but at least you get an idea of the tone.
If anyone is looking for a great sounding vintage Martin Tenor – this is it. I honestly wish I could keep it, but my wrist won’t allow it. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you!
Hi all. I am putting my vintage Martin Tenor up for sale. Let me say right up front that this is not a collector’s uke – this one is for the players. That said, it is a phenomenal sounding vintage uke. It sets up well (action is perfect), and it is loud. Moreover, the intonation is amazing – better than any uke I have ever owned.
Off Market. Sanity regained. Your choice of case. See photos. (The Harptone cases are no longer made, but they are great cases and fit the Martin Tenor like a glove.)
I recently had the uke gone over by Third Coast Repair in Chicago (authorized Martin repair shop) and they gave the uke a clean bill of health – no cracks and no loose braces (but plenty of play wear). The frets still look great. Lots of finish checking and crazing.
I would estimate it was made somewhere around 1950, but could be earlier or a bit later. There is no “Made in USA” stamp on inside brace, so that means it was made somewhere between 1934 and 1961.
I LOVE THIS UKE. Unfortunately, I can’t play it anymore because it is causing me chronic pain in my left wrist. I can only play thicker uke necks these days (like my Ko’olau).
Let’s talk about the wear on the top of this uke. I bought this uke the minute I saw it on eBay BECAUSE OF the wear. I figured it was played so much because it sounded great; or it sounded great because it was played so much – either way, I was right - it sounds great. I have attached a video clip. Now, bear in mind this was though my iPad mic, but at least you get an idea of the tone.
If anyone is looking for a great sounding vintage Martin Tenor – this is it. I honestly wish I could keep it, but my wrist won’t allow it. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you!
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